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    In case you missed it, real names or known identity preferred now

    According to the ACA you are not a cue maker unless you are a member. Free advice is priceless. Take it at face value and reach your own conclusions before acting. Roger Pettit
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    Wood identification

    Maybe Wenge
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    Denny (you putz)

    I didn't realize selling woof tickets on az was an option.
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    Gluing Delrin

    On the contrary, delrin is a great joint material. In the 80s I played with a Burton Spain. Delrin buttcap. joint, and ferrule. Ferrule was solid with probably 10/24 threaded rod to attach to shaft. Joint had 5/8 aluminum rod shaped like a tap. Pin was in shaft and that held the delrin on the...
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    A Coos Cue headed to the midwest

    Gorgeous! Beautiful lumber from the far east traveling to the midwest.
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    What is this turquoise?

    It is reconstituted turquoise.
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    14mm LePro and Elk Masters

    Lepros are available in 13.5 mm. I don't know about Elk Masters. Every tip in my last box has been excellent.
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    Ring material do's and don'ts

    Some cuemakers cut metal rings a few thousands deeper on the surface to help offset expansion problems.
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    Russ Waldo cue. Very unusual!

    Great to hear from you Bill. Info I provided was to the best of my knowledge. Crank up that lathe and turn out some more classic cues. Roger
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    Linseed oil and super glue

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    Sailor Holy Grail?

    Googled Frank Stellman. Died 2017 at 90. Lots of info. 3rd edition Blue Book puts the cue at $850 minimum. That is almost 20 years ago. Highest price probably achieved in Racine Wisconson. I started playing in 1971 and have only seen one Sailor in person.
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    Sailor Holy Grail?

    Butt sleeve appears to be bakelite.
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    Sailor Holy Grail?

    This cue is gorgeous. A ton of time and effort went into this creation. I have no idea of value, but I do thank you for showing this classic.
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    What types of wood are cue butts made of? How do they affect the way a cue hits?

    Macassar Ebony forearm and back with a maple grip is my favorite combination. Provides a well balanced cue with great feedback. All my shafts are selected by tone. Blanks are bounced on concrete floor. Hold loosely in the fingers while dropping end about 6 inches. A good shaft provides a high...
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    What types of wood are cue butts made of? How do they affect the way a cue hits?

    Every time I read similar posts I wonder if a balsa wood cue would as good as others
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    What types of wood are cue butts made of? How do they affect the way a cue hits?

    Tonewoods
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    3/8 10 aluminum pins

    Sent pm as per orders from the hierarchy!
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    Table Stain

    Our tables at the 211 Club were sprayed with Scotch Guard Fabric Protecter. Spills were easily wiped up without staining.
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    Anyone know anything about this cue?

    Tell your friend to mount it on a wall and enjoy the fond memories of grandpa every time she looks at it.
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    Full 16 Ball-Tray Slam

    When that happened where I worked the balls were returned to the tray and the offenders were pointed to the exit.
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