Recent content by Pete Tonkin

I Would like one how i pay you tonkincue@yahoo.com

Wood can be bent with pressure and heat. So a butt can be straightened the same way. I have done it and have show a few other cuemakers how to do it. And yes they do stay straight over time.

Yellow paua shell

Copper, super tusk and yellow paua shell

Just want to share some pictures of this Bubinga & Yellow cue.

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Pick up some paint remover and soak the parts in. Will not hurt they at all. Have done this in the past to clean spray guns covered in paint and plugged up.

I would stay away from CA finish. A lot of automotive paint shops can put catalised clear coat in a rattle can with a nice nozzle on them. It will last for a few day to a week before it sets up in the can. Very economical way to get a quality coating. But still need to use proper protection...

Will's new cue One of the best parts of this cue build was delivering it in person to Will at Shooters. He had no idea I was coming or that the cue was finished. So I called him from shooters and told him guess where I am at and I have something for you. It was such a good time hanging out with...

Trident This design is called Trident its designed after the Poseidon cue but with a leather wrap.

Yes the front is tapered before I cut point slots I use the dia at the forearm base as a reference. 1.150 cut point slots 1.125 A joint ring and bridge work if needed 1.100 install handle 1.082 inlay work 1.072 second round of inlay work if needed 1.062 finish size

Did you indicate the joint before you put the pin in ? Did you indicate the joint when you put back in the lathe to check ? If its run out from the chuck use a lead hammer and tap the high jaw tell you get no run out. Than check the pin or install the pin.

Well I guess my cue designs have arrived. One of my original designs knocked off by a cheep decal cue.

Dean, Thanks so much for such nice compliments. Thanks so much for the apology although I dont feel that it was necessary. What happened between was was a long time ago and I don't remember all the details and don't think it needs to be drug up. But I would also like to also apologize to you. I...

Dean, if you would like to look there are a couple of my cues at J&J Cues www.jjcue.com that are ebony and burl handles with just simple white rings. Might give you a idea of how the cue you are having build will look.