Recent content by BigAlTheTiger

Does the type of ferrule magnify deflection? I was wondering if !vory ferrules have more or less deflection than other ferrules of the same length considering that the shaft is the same length and weight. Thanks

Thanks, I have some LePro tips, but I don't have a presser. I will check into getting one.

I would like to know if Gus always used the same tip or if it was customer preference. If he used the same kind, what was it? Thanks Big Al

Thanks for your answer. My question is does points make a better butt than one without points as far as how it will play?

I have one. Nicely done cue.

I like that turquoise.

No problem. that's some nice curly maple!

That's a great looking stick that's in the making. Is that burl?

That is one example that I found. Thanks

It's a cue that is for sell, that's why I am asking. I don't know if it's a full splice or short, but the points are ebony. I don't know how the point cracked. Has ebony been known to crack over time? thanks

Will a small crack in one of the points in an older custom cue effect the playability of the cue in any way if the shafts are straight? Thanks.

I am curious as to what you recommend to clean the felt/chalk dust out of the felt. Thanks

Thanks Practice Champion, I'll measure the the 3 shafts to see if there's a notable difference.

I bought a Schon LTD around 2001 with 2 shafts that fit fine. I purchased another shaft recently, but it will not screw down all of the way on the butt, I'm guesing that it lacks 1/4 inch of going all the way down. I called Schon; they said to apply a little dab of Vaseline inside the shaft or...