Recent content by R2PQZ

I build cues, but I quit playing because of eye problems. Lot of break cues available. Don't know what to recommend. A house cue would probably work well enough.

My guess is you are breaking with your playing cue. Very hard on the tip. Best to break with a cue dedicated for it. A good hard tip will hold up better. You may also need a better quality tip on your playing cue.

A way to check for straightness without a table is to stand the cue up on the bumper. Hold the ferrule loosely and spin the cue while looking from the tip down.

I screw the cue together first. Put the tip on the table and the buttcap on the cushion. With the cue elevated you can really see what is going on. The same can be done with both pieces. Roll them separately elevated off the felt.

Wish you the best of health after your ordeal.

I played my best at 450 pounds. With that much weight you have no choice but staying down on the shot. No jumping up.

Sorry to say, for some, one cue is too many.

Worked in the same pool hall for 20 years. We always used rubbing alcohol in the ball polisher.

I have boxes of le pros from the 90s still good. If you squeeze them side to side with pliers that will tell the tale. If they compress easily they are probably not good. If they are firm they are good to go.

The U.S. surgeon warns that improper drug use may cause drain bamage!

Most likely went to a water based polyurethane. Some finishes are very toxic. Water based is much safer.

The 44 seller rating says it all.

Not quite sure what you are looking for. Spray starch and a warm iron may do it.

Gorgeous cue. Always loved Macassar. I have built over fifty Macassar cues since 1983. None with figure like this. I was inspired by Kersenbrock's cues. All of his builds I saw were from Macassar. Great playing wood. Built by a fantastic artist.

A good cuemaker can alter the joint threads on any shaft. That is one option. The cue pictured is very nice. Curly and Tiger maple are the same thing as far as I know. Good luck finding your magic wand.