Recent content by WildWing

Reported. Even with an extension, you may not be able to find the hole.

The joint rings are somewhat familiar to me too. Definitely not something Frank Paradise did.

Not a Paradise, that's for sure. Looks more like a garage project to look something like a Meucci.

Very nice addition to the thread, thanks. Although he's not with us anymore, Jim McDermott was instrumental in American cuemaking for decades. This is the earliest and fanciest one that I've seen. All the best, WW

To you, it is.

Asian import. The bumper and joint rings don't match Adam at all, whether Japan or China.

Interesting old thread. I'll participate some more. Who was the first to use the two-part car finish on a cue, rather than lacquer, polyurethane, etc? Bill Stroud claimed to have been the first. But I don't think so. I saw a few examples of his in the late 70s, and they were still lacquer...

Just pick a Triangle with a slightly rough shaggy looking top. That will be a slightly softer Triangle than a lot of them.

I did have a question mark about Larry.

Arthur (Babe) Cranfield Alfredo de Oro Larry Nevel? Kevin West Ed Kelly Jack Breit

As far as I know, that was never a joint collar pattern for Joss. Also, that bumper sticks out way too much for that make.

Way more detailed pictures would be needed. Joint, pin, wrap, buttplate, sleeve, bumper, inside the bumper, only to start. Given that Gus made blanks before he made cues, I think there's very little chance he made many Merry Widow cues. But, as others have said, Barry would be the one to go...

The styling looks older than mid-70s Vikings, so I'm inclined to agree with you on the vintage. There must be a catalog picture somewhere.

Yep, time goes fast. I believe Buck passed away earlier this year. You probably knew other area players Jim McAdam (Jimmy Mac), and Danny Green as well. They are both deceased as well. Not sure about all the others.

Yep, that one and Revolution Fairfax used to be Fast Eddie's.