Any cue makers that would consider finishing a full splice blank

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Rackaday

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Hello. I am considering picking up one or two full splice blanks. I would prefer a radial pin, but I would be OK with a 3/8-10. If anyone would be willing to finish out FS blanks, send me a direct message and we can discuss additional details. Please have at least some kind of internet presence with cue building or a website. I am open to almost any cue maker, but I also know that those in demand (a year or longer waitlist for their cues) are likely not interested in a project like this. Thanks!

Edit: fixed almost any cue maker
 
I could be wrong, but I think those two probably have the greatest number of blanks available, that anyone could look up on the internet. Dig deep enough and you will find someone that can and will do a full splice blank with great attention to detail and you or I would be satisfied with the result. For maximum exposure, I would also post the question on other social media platforms as well.
 
JasonATX said:
I'd like to know suggestions as well. I'd like to get Rounceville or Prather to make a Titleist style blank and get it built out.
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Be prepared to wait and pay BIG bux for a Rounceville. I'd go with a Jeff Prather myself. Very nice work, decent prices and fairly quick build time.
 
Rackaday said:
I could be wrong, but I think those two probably have the greatest number of blanks available, that anyone could look up on the internet. Dig deep enough and you will find someone that can and will do a full splice blank with great attention to detail and you or I would be satisfied with the result. For maximum exposure, I would also post the question on other social media platforms as well.
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You do the diggin and let us know. There are very few that make quality spliced blanks for sale to the public. Off the top of my head its Prather, Rounceville, that dude in Russia and Schmelke. If there's others feel free to let us know. Bell Forest had some Rounceville blanks a while back. They range from around 350 for a sneaky-style all the way to a $1000 for veneered ones. https://www.bellforestproducts.com/...euYkqY83xxrTjoSw95aN91FGpgbQ8oPtHhcIXLARH6Gxh
 
garczar said:
You do the diggin and let us know. There are very few that make quality spliced blanks for sale to the public. Off the top of my head its Prather, Rounceville, that dude in Russia and Schmelke. If there's others feel free to let us know. Bell Forest had some Rounceville blanks a while back. They range from around 350 for a sneaky-style all the way to a $1000 for veneered ones. https://www.bellforestproducts.com/...euYkqY83xxrTjoSw95aN91FGpgbQ8oPtHhcIXLARH6Gxh
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I have been in touch with Jeff Prather this past week. He had a few ready to ship cues and I think 1-2 full splice blanks. A new build would be an option with up to a year wait was a possibility as well. I also stumbled across this link that you posted. I think with the buying and additional shipping that needs to be done, just working with a cue maker will be the best option, financially speaking. Outside of that, it seems to be a seller’s market and jumping in line after putting down a design and initial deposit might be the way if you want something with form over function. My experience and opinion as of today.
 
garczar said:
You do the diggin and let us know. There are very few that make quality spliced blanks for sale to the public. Off the top of my head its Prather, Rounceville, that dude in Russia and Schmelke. If there's others feel free to let us know. Bell Forest had some Rounceville blanks a while back. They range from around 350 for a sneaky-style all the way to a $1000 for veneered ones. https://www.bellforestproducts.com/spliced-blanks/?srsltid=
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I see that your google fu is also strong. You probably came up with a few more than I did. Are you looking to have any cues made?
 
This illustrates one of the many reasons that a forum exists. In this case, a member determined their use case and budget for a tool used maybe for entertainment or for use on their way to the greatest pool player the world has ever known.
 
Rackaday said:
This illustrates one of the many reasons that a forum exists. In this case, a member determined their use case and budget for a tool used maybe for entertainment or for use on their way to the greatest pool player the world has ever known.
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Heck, anyone can appreciate a well made and pretty cue. I only have a handful of cues but I appreciate and gaze into the wood grain each time I take it out of my cue case. Some members are cue collectors. It's a pretty neat hobby where you can enjoy looking at a master builder's work.
 
boogieman said:
Heck, anyone can appreciate a well made and pretty cue. I only have a handful of cues but I appreciate and gaze into the wood grain each time I take it out of my cue case. Some members are cue collectors. It's a pretty neat hobby where you can enjoy looking at a master builder's work.
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I am certainly not here to kink shame, what you do with fine grains in the privacy…I am kidding. I should have included the collector or one who appreciates beauty/craftsmanship as well. I already have done what garczar pointed out and if asked would recommend that for most. I just don’t think a “state of the market” exists. That is why people continue to ask varying questions. I also did find a thread on cue makers and their contact information. I don’t think it has been updated or maintained after 2010 or maybe 2012. In the first 10-11 names listed the websites are no longer valid. I think pool as a sport has plenty of life, but cue builders have more competition by companies with streamlined production methods and increasing profit by (one example) buying resources in bulk. Pick an industry and I am sure that this story has already been told over and over again. America!
 
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