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For those deflection deniers out there, here's something to think about: It seemed to me that if lower end mass would decrease cue ball deflection, then the converse should also be true: higher end mass should increase deflection. To test this, I installed a 3/8-16x3 set screw in the tip end...

SOLD These JPs were abandoned so I thought I'd offer them for sale here. The bodies are amboyna burl with black linen collars to protect the edges and an Elforyn cap. The shaft pins are 3/8-10 modified in aluminum but they will fit any 3/8-10 shaft. The body diameter is .860" and the butt JP...

Late to the discussion, as usual. Here's a link to how I do my signature:

Because a freshly sharpened hss tool bit will cut the soft leather better than a carbide turning insert. Try it.

I usually build one or two a year. Feel free to shoot me an email with your ideas.

This video might answer the question you actually asked: https://youtu.be/oYARSoHlGFA?t=136

That is one way. There is one shown in this picture:

Response to emails & PMs In response to a few questions I received: I had been using Ivorine3, Juma, Elforyn, Mason's Micarta, LBM and several other one-offs until I tried Tomahawk. Each had its own share of problems. Juma, Elf & LBM will all crack, particularly on a thin shaft in a sleeved...

Now THAT'S a Plain Jane! Nice work, Kelly! The trim rings really catch your attention & the fit, finish & alignment is spot on - even the JP's. It almost looks patriotic!

Finally got around to installing the adapter. You can follow it HERE.

Predator / Molinari bumper adapter The thread size is M16 x 1.5 My lathe will not cut a 1.5 mm pitch accurately. Between having an SAE lead screw & only the most basic change gears, most budget lathes will only approximate a metric pitch. I tried making the threads sloppy and relieved part...

Predator / Molinari bumper similarities Can anyone verify if the Predator bumper threads are the same as the Molinari bumper? They are virtually identical but specs are hard to come by. I thought I read somewhere that the Predator extension kits worked with Molinari cues. I ask because I'm...

Too good to throw away; not as good as my current supply: I have 12 blanks that range in size from .530" to .550". They are dated, showing the last time they were turned, which varies from 1 to 3 yrs ago. Half have less than .005" TIR and the others aren't far behind. Biggest issue is stray...

climate controlled vs not I do not store any of my wood in a climate controlled room. In fact, I move shafts & cores from a warm place to a cold place constantly. From a cool, damp basement to a hot, dry attic and back. From a warm, moist shop to a freezing breezeway. And back. Why store...

Tried it on a shaft this morning & all went well. My only concern is the baby oil - which is clear - darkened the area more than I expected. Other than that, it was a piece of cake. I used paper towels this time & found it much easier for this small area. I also tried applying oil between a...

Since this was my first attempt, I don't have a "process" yet. To answer your question, no, I did not use oil between CA coats - only on the bare wood. I've seen videos showing oil applied between coats but I haven't tried it. I might experiment with some JP's when I get some free time & I...

Thanks, Eric. I'll email you for some clarification but it's working out surprisingly well. My medium CA arrived a day early so I finished the cue this afternoon. After 2 coats of CA, I sanded & polished it & thought it was good to go until I got it under better lighting. There were a few...

Based on the info in this thread, I'm giving CA a try on a purpleheart sneaky. While awaiting the arrival of some medium CA, I oiled the cue with Johnson's Baby Oil (the only stuff I had that was clear) and applied a few coats of some thin Loctite 401 I had on hand. A quick sanding & a few...

A nice offer was made & I'm awaiting the owner's response. I asked him about the butt and here is his story: "The butt was stolen in Toledo at the Glass City tournament in the late 80' s. I had another shaft with the butt. I also had my original Hoppe stolen at the same time out of the trunk...

After more than 20 yrs, I'm still experimenting :-) For those who responded, you can see a 30 second video showing the shaft roll HERE.