I dont not build FS blanks. I buy them for making SPs. Now and then i will build six to have in the shop. They are in a price range where my average cue tip customer can afford, but can't afford my high end customs!
I threw away all my ivory. If they find it in your shop or a cue a you build and you are in the wrong state or ship it, beware!
Once the feds have you on the radar and you are charged, 94% of federal case the defendent loses. Legal fees to fight the gov are insane.
Do play with fire and you...
I chop my SPs so the points are closer to the joint. Click below to view pics and read procedure;
https://forums.azbilliards.com/threads/new-esoteric-cue-chopped-cocobolo-fs-with-kielwood-shaft.583459/
Offering an Andy Gilbert Custom Cue For Sale in Las Vegas. My Cue Collector Friend Christopher Easley asked me to write a description and appraise the condition of this cue as I am a Cue Maker of 20 plus years.
Chris's buys and keeps his cues in impeccable condition!
Please note that I am not...
Tip are made of organic material, pig, cow or waterbuffalo. If you think that H, M or S labeling means a much you are smoking Crack.
I have aalways had a durometer and I check every tip when the come in my shop then write the durometer number gh on the back with a pencil.
I find many softs...
New Esoteric Cue
Chopped Cocobolo/Curly Maple FS with Kielwood Shaft. What is a chopped FS Sneaky Pete?
When you purchase a SP Blank they have what i call "pimpy point heights" that are closer to the middle of the cue than the nose in some casees. IMO ugly!
So what i do is chop 5 inches...
A 58" Esoteric KersenbrockTribute Cue.
Fully Cored on a one piece laminated
.750 maple dowel.
The Butt has constant conical taper from the nose to the A Joint, then transitions to a slight parabolic taper extending to the butt end producing a slightly thinner handle!
The Forearm and butt...