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You can use epoxy instead. In my nonmetalic structures class, we fabricated some composite layups using epoxy, fiberglass, kevlar, and honeycomb. It was quite stout. Given that it will not be used in pool cues instead of the space program, you should be able to make what you need. You could be...

Here's one with left over epoxy.

Here they are with some Watco natural.

I used to use a top sander and a butcher knife.

Actually, I suspected something special. You could see that it was a crotch cut and there was obvious decay starting. I will be getting more if possible. I'm not sure if I am staying in this area.

The metal version of that sander is plenty precise.

I'm not a fan of leather. In the end, it is your cue. Get what you want.

This is actually oak. It has been dried and stabilized now. It came from a railroad tie cutoff that was originally going to be firewood and sat for two years.

A better look before I cut it. All I did was sand it and apply some Watco to get an idea what it would look like.

I love walnut. This is a gift to a friend.

Sounds like a misnomer if nobody else is using it.

Come on Joe. Gimme a break. I'm not THAT bad. And thank you Chris for all the help.

The difference is effort required to make it usable. I found some amazing wood at the bottom of the fire wood pile last winter. It was treated to prevent cracking, dried, and it is going to be stabilized in a week or so. It is spalted, curly, crotch cut oak. You don't find it everywhere. It was...

Super glue may be preferred for tips but is not generally used for ferrules.

If it fits tightly, Titebond is good.

That's called reconstituted. Calling it ebony would be a lie. Calling it an inlay is a stretch. Just call it black.

GENERALLY speaking, seal the end grain and store in a dry place for a "while" and then use a wood kiln. Other techniques have been developed for the oddballs that don't like to dry in kilns. Various chemicals have been developed to reduce wood loss while drying. I have used Pentacryl and saved...

I have a friend who has a wood shop. I keep wondering why he doesn't make blanks.

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Very pretty cue Alex.