Colored veneers: a dying art?

[Chopdoc]

That’s one example…
CNC can make sharp points. Bill McDaniel did them over 20 years ago if not longer.
You just need better machinery

It's just a different technique to cut the channel for the points. Cutting them in with CNC isn't a problem.

If you get a sharp point cue from Joss they are cut in with CNC.

Probably that's true for all the major manufacturers. No need to set up a jig on a table saw to do it when you have CNC.

Veneers, recuts, whatever, not a problem.

A lot of people didn't like the rounded inlaid points done with CNC when they came out. We still see a lot of comments as if there is some limitation to doing sharp points with CNC. There is no such limitation. It's a different style, different process.

 

[Mensabum]

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nice wand!!

 

[Mensabum]

I think brand recognition is a major problem. U.S. made makers aren't as well know as Predator and the like from what I've seen in the various leagues I'm in. The average APA banger doesn't know about good U.S. made production cues, let alone customs. Now, add in that designs from companies like Joss and Schon are largely outdated or boring in the eyes of younger folks starting to play. Nevermind the cost when it comes to some of them and especially Schon.

A lot of younger people either can't afford or don't want to spend that kind of money for a cue when they can get an Avid for $250. To that end, I get cheaper cues off of eBay/Marketplace and give them away or sell them for cost to folks just starting out so they get a serviceable cue when they start out.

We should prolly stop doing this bcuz we're shooting ourselves in the foot come time to sell an older custom.

 

[HawaiianEye]

Titlist veneer comes to mind, such a classic.

The standard that sets them apart from modern cues.

I am not a fan of some veneers today that are made with overly bright and gaudy colors.

 

[CajunPopeye]

nice wand!!

Thank you. Now I have the envies for a floating point Joss.

 

[CajunPopeye]

nice wand!!

Pointy points and rounded point (the long black point). I like it. My first points cue.

 

[Bavafongoul]

IMO, veneers dress a cue up, rings create sections to view like the forearm & butt sleeve. Rings help to frame the design and inlays are like jewelry that adorn your attire and appearance. I learned the hard way when I had Bob Owen build a design that I screwed up the veneers. All my friends know the nickname I’ve given that particular cue. “Frankenstein”…….but it’s my creation and I learned with my next few custom cues that have beautiful veneers.

Yup, veneers are a distinguishing characteristic of a cue design. CNC cut veneers sans sharp points looks unfinished. A cue’s forearm is a backdrop for points or veneers so selection of wood & stain are very important considerations.