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The cue making industry is dying a slow death because of gatekeeping. Why we can’t just help people is beyond me. I guess we prefer big box stores selling canned goods. I had a great mentor in WilleeCue. Never once make me feel like I asked a dumb question or was too stupid to learn. I’m still...

I could probably use some work on my buffing technique. I started with Woodturners finish. Doing what I can to avoid spraying clear coats. Then moved to Brite Tone and found it sanded to a polish really easy with minimal problems. I could buff it out nicely but not quite where I wanted it...

What makes it harder to use? I’ve not tried Kraft Kote either.

Interesting. Gonna have to dig a bit to order any as it’s only sold through a distributor. Best brush on I’ve used has been Crystalac Brite Tone. If this is reasonable I may take a look at it.

I've never done it so I might be talking out my ass but when you double dye I believe your base dye is just a soak with the secondary color under vacuum. Or vice versa. You'll definitely need a value to slowly pull vacuum. Other wise you'll bubble over. When I stabilize I use a valve and...

Have you looked at TurnTex? They have dyes and chambers as well. That’s where I bought my stuff. However your DIY might be easiest. Seems you’re basically set. With that lid you definitely want some kind of relief valve. Probably a quick disconnect too.

If you start making billets or rings let me know. I’ll buy some. We need some innovation and creativity. I’ll try anything. You can get a chamber from woodcraft. I’d do that before winging it.

I think it might be more durable than Bakelite. Which is something I routinely buy for cue rings. Just bought these not long ago and they seem to be solid and machine well. I’ve seen a ton of vintage cues(Think Rico Cervantes) with this stuff both broken and intact. Figuring it’s mostly about...

Man I learned the hard way about coring. I was of the belief that stabilizing added structural integrity until I snapped a couple pieces of beautiful wood. It really doesn’t compensate in weak spots like I thought it would. If I would have cored I could have drop filled easily. I’ve opened up...

I think this brings a little over 2k.

He never wastes an opportunity to antagonize the community.

I’d rather lay a cue on a table than at an angle on a rack. If the full length of the cue is supported how is that worse?

Most competent cue makers, even hobbyists cue makers like myself take small passes and let the wood rest in between cuts. It’s pretty obvious which pieces will need to be discarded. Coring can solve problems as well. I suppose if someones wanting to debate that or split hairs they’d argue that...

I don’t care how anyone spends their money. I’ve had experience with expensive cues warping as well as cheap cues. I’ve got a handful of 20-30 year old cues, including shitty house cues and cheap Chinese shit that stills rolls straight. In my experience cost isn’t nearly the determining...

Those haters are one and the same. Some of those that work forces are the same that burn crosses.

He referred to her as a Token. Says all we need to know about him.

Guys like you are some of the biggest hypocrites around. You swear to stand for individual freedom and rights. Like a private business appointing whoever they choose to their tournament. But if it’s a woman or god forbid an lgtbq person your principles and convictions become flexible. Your...

Why do you care?

What do you go by on Reddit?

My mom died from Covid. Since I openly shared that she passed on the forum others on this forum were allowed to antagonize me and badger me about my dead mother.