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I am an active poster on other forums and am well aware of the 'tiresome' reappearance of the same questions. However, I'm also of the opinion that if you have no time to reply, then why waste time telling someone to search? It's easier, and more helpful, to briefly give an answer. Easier...

Does anyone else has an issue with the lack of steady when working on shorter pieces on a Porper lathe? I thought I would be able to make some collets and just use the the inside of the spindle to 'steady' my work. But I didn't realise the inner diameter does not run true to the outer. Mine...

What's wrong with uk? :confused: i have what you need. pm me and i'll send for free :)

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I'm glad this thread has not died. The construction and timbers used in the whole cue make a massive difference to overall feel and playability. It's been very interesting reading your thoughts.

Maybe something like this happened: Me - "What's between that wrappy bit and the top part of the butt" Cuemaker - "There's a joint between them" Me - "Eh? What did you say?" Cuemaker - "There's a joint between them" Me - "I'm sorry, I didn't quite catch that, it's your accent you see"...

Ahhh...so a prong IS a forearm (or a front). Jeez! Listing 'fronts' and 'forearms' on a shop page sure does seem unnecessarily confusing. I thought they had to be different somehow :( Anyway, that's all clear now, thank you for that. But unfortunately, you just reminded me of that other term...

Thanks, very informative. But I'm afraid it's confused me on a couple of issues... :sorry: The bit I thought was the forearm looks like it's labelled as 'prong'? Or is prong the word for your splices? Also, the 'handle' is the part where the linen wrap goes? In the diagram it appears to run...

Thank you very much for everyone's input. I am much clearer on the whole process, and reasons why now. One little thing though, is there a simple online diagram/picture pointing out handle, forearm, butt sleeve? Forgive my ignorance, I am not sure on your terminology. I think I know what you...

I notice a lot of you talk about coring. What part of an american pool cue butt is cored? Just the middle bit (I don't know the proper term). Do you core the wood specifically to keep weight down or because you find some of the woods unstable? How long is the bit you core out? And may I ask...

The black lines are harder. You may feel them 'raised' after the cue has settled for a bit.

Yeah, why not. I only work about 70 hours a week, a few more won't hurt :grin: I'm just intrigued to see for myself what this stuff is like. Did that thanks. Do you have any experience with them?

Actually, I think the answer lays in the drying. From other stuff I have researched, the submerged stuff should not be allowed to air dry AT ALL, because, for a reason I can't remember right down, it breaks down in some way. This could explain the 'non wood', wrongly dried. I have read that it...

Thanks. I found this an interesting read: http://www.desertrosebanjo.com/oldwood.html

Thanks for your input. I've been researching this elsewhere and most times it seems that old growth maple is stuff that sunk in rivers or lakes and has been there 100 years or more. Then brought to the surface and dried. Apparently, being submerged for all that time somehow makes it stronger...

I did last night, could not find any comments about maple in general. Does anyone have a link to a relevant thread? If not, the question remains:

I searched for Sugartree and Eric Crisp in users list and could not find him.

Thank you. That is very helpful. To clarify, would anyone be able to tell if maple is old growth on a finished cue? I was assuming it may have a certain look/colour and have a lot of growth rings, indicating slow growth, and therefore possibly be 'superior' in terms of playability. Do any...

I understand that of course. I have dealt with many suppliers over the years, mostly european based, but wondered if there were specialists that I don't know about. It certainly won't affect me if nobody knows, or is willing to speak, but it's worth asking I think. Nevertheless, my questions...

I posted this in ask the cue maker but think it should be here. Can somebody please explain the preferred grades of maple for american pool cues? I have used lots of maple myself, buying in boards and just picking the bits I like. But i keep reading about 'old growth' maple and various other...