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    Possible to extend shaft length from 29 to 30 inches?

    I would add it at the joint end rather than the tip end if possible. This shaft originally had a very thing black collar, we added the ringwork to match the butt of the cue.
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    What so great about Westinghouse Micarta?

    Guessing it was very good ferrule during its time. Wondering if it still up to par compared to modern ferrules...
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    What is your definition..,

    Strictly speaking if your livelyhood is based on playing pool, then you are a professional pool player, Yes, even the crappy pool player can be a professional by carefully choosing his victims :)
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    Val Kilma Doc Holliday

    How is this related to pool?
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    Starting again after 20 years - where to start, please?

    When I came back after a long vacation from pool, I got this advise, get the 9 and 10, throw it randomly on the table, ball in hand pocket the 9 ball and make sure you have shape for the 10, Repeat 5 times, if you can make this "drill" without missing for 5 times, add the 8 ball, repeat. if you...
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    Trigger Finger……….Has Anyone Ever Had This Medical Problem?

    Had the same, I was prescribed anti-inflammatory tablet and Fastum gel, they were all over the counter meds and warm compress and it greatly improved, after a year another finger is acting up, may need to do the same procedure again . Diabetes also has an effect on this ailment
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    Schon STL-7

    I had the same notion when I first had my cue, early 90's, I dont recall when it exactly change, but early 2000's all my cues had a stiff shaft, I did not notice any difference when drawing the cue ball and I can draw table length when the CB is in the middle of the table and object ball is near...
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    WOW are they nuts

    Are the designs a direct copy of the originals or they are just using the name?
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    WOW are they nuts

    There is even one for ....
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    Schon STL-7

    Yes, because it is dirt cheap
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    Schon STL-7

    I have tried those Le Pro, hated it, try installing a medium Kamui Black, night and day difference for me....
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    Schon STL-7

    Do you know what tip was installed? Try changing the tip to one level that is softer. Draw shot is all about where you hit the CB and how much power you can transfer to the CB. The CB does not care if it is whippy or stiff
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    Judd cue ?

    we need more pictures....
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    Schon STL-7

    Let me get this straight, you want a whippy shaft with more deflection? I know it is personal choice, but don't get me wrong, IMHO, these are not good traits for a shaft.
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    Conical taper to pro-taper

    Got a cheap shaft 13mm that has a conical taper, i want to sand it down to have a pro-taper for the first 10 inches, what grades of sandpaper do I use? I do have a small lathe
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    Looking for a cue maker that will make a plain jane or merry widow cue for 300$

    5 pages and he still has not specifically defined what he needs or did I miss that post?
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    Increase in custom cue prices

    why not post a pic?
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    Looking for a cue maker that will make a plain jane or merry widow cue for 300$

    I "stole" my wife's broken ivory bracelet and gave it to my cue maker to make ivory dashes on the rings for a cue I ordered :)
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    Looking for a cue maker that will make a plain jane or merry widow cue for 300$

    Nothing fancy, just a plane jane cue, no rings, just plain wooden cue with Brazilian rosewood forearm and butt sleeve with Amboyna handle :)
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