Recent content by Phil Ballard

Thank you for your guidance. It's really appreciated.

The moisture content is below 12% because that was the last measurement my two moisture meters read before baking in my smoker for half a day. It dried out nicely and seams bone dry. That was about two weeks ago and this past Saturday I cut down to roughly a 4" sq. I'd like to get down to 2"...

I am in the process of making a turning blank from a Satin Wood stump in my yard and would like to use it for a full splice 4 point cue but am not sure how carefully I need to be in waiting between trimming down. The wood is very dry and is about 4 inches wide after a third trimming. How long...

Would you consider a trade of one of two OB Pro 2 cues that I have. They are both in excellent condition and roll perfectly straight. I would through in a payment, as well.

My cue maker told me that since it is a jump handle it won't need to be cored. He knows it is quilted maple but has not seen the piece yet. Should I be concerned? I live it Camarillo and go to the OC a lot. Do you do custom cues?

Thank you, all for your assistance. It is much appreciated. Sincerely, Phil

Regarding the HW core, do you feel that the quilted Maple likely will warp or is it your fear the the wood is too light to use for a jumping cue butt?

I bought a dried quilted maple turning block to be sent to a cue builder to have a Jump cue handle made. The piece is 12.25 x 2.5 x2.75 so I know will need to be trimmed down to to a thinner piece before being turned to the final size by a cue builder.. I have read about this on AZB in the...

Could you email me a picture of the handle, please? phil_e_b@yahoo

WTB Jacoby Jumper or Custom jump cue w/ Radial Pin. I really only need the handle so if you have just a handle I might be interested. I'm looking for something in excellent condition and if I go custom, I'd like a jump cue with a reputation as being an excellent job cue. I prefer the colors...

I just received a reply from McD and they are saying November/December, as well.

I preordered a Defy Shaft from a retailers a couple months ago but still no word on when it will deliver. Has anyone heard anything concrete about when they will start delivering?

SOLD I'm selling a mint condition McDermott E-F5 cue with six ebony inlay points and butt. Also made with Birdseye maple with nice tulip wood rings. The shaft is a brand new and custom made by McDermott. Made to original specs (except for the replacement of the 13mm LePro with a 12mm Tiger...

This cue is a nice looking cue and I have some interest in it but I have a question regarding the ebony. Cuetec calls it True-Wood Ebony veneer. Is this a cored out piece of ebony turning wood with a maple core inserted or is there some other process used? When I hear the word veneer it makes...

I'm having problems with my PM messages showing up so please email me phil_e_b@yahoo.com Thanks