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wrap I use glue on the entire wrap area. (Elmer's glue works - add alittle water) one method - you overlap the first thread-tape the end to the cue - overlap the next ~ 8 to 10 threads over the short end -cut off the short end with sharp knife wrap the rest...

good times late eighties. I hook up with a very attractive girl from Sweden for partners. They run the table to the eight ball. My turn, I'm about to take my first shot and Helena from Sweden, with long blond hair,a little nasty facial look, gets down just abve the pocket.....and forms a big "...

Masonh, PM sent. later, sax

Best ferrule design How about a ferrule like the design by Canadan Cue. http://forums.azbilliards.com/showthread.php?t=89376 You have a sleeved type ferrule. (better tranfer of the hit) You have some threads. (better construction) You have a shank at the base. (center the ferrule) You use New...

Originally Posted by WilleeCue Now if we told you that, it would not be such a big secret ... would it? You could pm me the source..... It would be are secret....;) Just kidding :p later, sax

bump last bump for one great buy! Jeff, Did you get your new Sly cue yet? later, sax

Hey Jeff, Great cue ......Great price........Bad timing....too close to x-mass! money tight......extra bucks going to low end x-mass presents. Come Jan/Feb .... You'll have better luck with cue sales. ( just my thoughts ) bump for one great buy!!! later, sax ~ You Got to hook up with...

Knowledge jazznpool, Thanks for the info.! Knowledge is priceless. Hands on experience is more than priceless!!! Thanks to all for the great discussion on this topic. I will TRY to go away and stop bugging everyone. later, sax ~ time to get lots & lots of hands on experience.

the Best wood How do you differentiate between a good piece of wood (any type of wood) and an exceptional piece of wood? Knowledge of that paticular wood....grains per inch..... straightness of grains ...experience from working with that wood.... As a experienced buyer, most cuebuilders...

The best kept secret of cuebuilding! Where to get great wood for shafts/prongs/butt? This is a very critical process in creating a good product. Atlas, Prather,Schmelke,Hightower & OMG Cue Components come to mind. Any other source that is well known that anyone cares to share? Some have...

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Mr. Hoppe, Thanks for the insight. More critical stages would be the drill,bore,tape of joint pin. (this process needs to be dead nuts at 90 degrees- right? ) Also, Thank you so much for the dvd's on cue building!!!!! I will soon go away.....for some time...and not post as much.... so...

center square/dowels JoeyInCali, How do you Know a shaft square/dowel is dead centered? How do you find the dead center? Don't forget Murphy's Law ( what can go wrong-will go wrong) This can get quite analytical! I confess I am a super ass analytical Mo Fer! later, sax ~ This is getting...

How do you turn a shaft square from 1 1/2 x 1 1/2 x 30......... to the final finished shaft. ( ready for finish spray on joint end ) 1) Take edges off ( octagon shape ) rest....how long? 2) Turn octogan to dowel rest....How long? 3) Turn dowel down.... How much/ How often? 4) Start taper...

list Dick, Your absolutely correct. I think I will title the list My top ten.........things to remember. May change the order/ add/ delete ....from time to time. thanks for all of the input later, sax

tenon flex KC Cues, Thanks for the clarification of the tenon flex. (leverage) I'm alittle slow at understanding new info. sometimes. Your sharing your info. is greatly appreciated! later, sax

What is your thought process when you miss a shot? Is it negative??? Especially those shots YOU know you should of made! Also, You make the shot and you screw up the shape on the next shot. (this is about the same as missing the shot) Did I overcut/undercut? Did I hit it too hard/too soft? I...

patience Thanks doug for the input. 1- Safety 2- Patience 3- Knowledge 4- Perfection the best you can do! 5- Humility 6- Find your nitch your way of building a cue 7- Murphy's Law 8- Sanity ....try to maintain some!!! 9- Enjoy the ride 10- Customer Service I think the...

stroke burns420, So true!! How hard you hold the butt of the cue. How many fingers you use in your grasp of the butt of the cue. How smooth or jerky of the stroke....How fast or slow. You opened another can of worms! later, sax

tip ferrule - material, tenon dia., ferrule length taper- pro (same dia. for how long?) or taper that gets thicker from ferrule to the joint Joint prong handle butt sleve butt cap Dia. of the overall butt? Total resonance of the cue? and don't forget the RUBBER BUMPER! Damn...