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JoeyinCali ferrule design Joey, I like your design. Why not thread the tenon, the whole length of the tendon? Is the tendon dia. a little thicker at the shaft/ferrule joint? thanks for the input! later, sax

What is your code of ethics? ( standards you go by in your cuebuilding ) First draft - Safety First One can cause injury to oneself by not practicing basic safety precautions - Murphy's Law Do not assume anything (check made sure the parts...

Q wax Try a little Q Wax (Carnauba Wax) Muellers catalog. Put a little of the wax on a paper towel- rub on the pin threads- put cue together - back off- may need to repeat process. The wood threads in the shaft expand - need alittle lubricant. Works for me! later, sax

It seems that 3/4 to 1 in. is a good length for the ferrule. Long enough for some flex...long enough for the tendon.... yet short enought to reduce deflection. How about a 7/8 in ferrule? You have a combination of both some flex & less deflection? (threaded & capped- with at least 1/4in...

Thanks Chris for the info. I like visual look of the 1.25 in ferrule. However, With the basic repair lathe I have, I have difficulty turninng the ferrule. (within .001 the whole lenght of the ferrule) later, sax

link KJ Cues, Thanks for the link. I see this subject will open a whole can of worms! (good info.) No matter how much I think I know.......I know very little. Just learning info. about different aspects of cue construction.... ....is a lifetime endeavour!!!!! I just try to enjoy the ride...

What is the best length of the ferrule. 1.25 in 1.00 in .75 in I perfer the threaded capped. ( I think it is a better-fit than open collar type ferrule) Of course the lenght will effect the hardness/softness of the hit. I just looking for what you as a cuemaker consider the ideal length of a...

sly cues Sweet Jesus!!!! Love these flame wars! Great entertainment. Leon.......I'll be wanting one just like the picture! keep them comming! later, sax

Got a phone call................. and the glue side is the side with..... Wizard H Damn quick response. thanks, later, sax

Anyone know which side of a wizard tip is the glue side? one side is blank the other side has ....... wizard H ....on it I'm 95% sure the side with wizard H is the glue side. Anyone know for sure? Thanks!!!! later, sax

sly cue Just got the sly cue today. Shot some balls and love the hit of the cue. Great buy....smooth transaction......thanks Butch. Just love sly's cues. I like the bright color of the Cocobolo wood. I may change the weight to 18.5 oz. and install a Kamui med/soft tip. Tune up the shaft...

tip glue Thank you all for the info. I'm going to try the Gorilla CA. Seems like a state of the art Adhesive. Ater light sanding the ferrrule & tip, I use utility knife to cut very light groves in both surfaces ( pockets for the glue ) Is this a good practice or a waste of time? Allways...

Anyone have some Loctite 454 Prism for sale? Atlas Billiards is out.....checked some other places.....out. Any other very good adhesive products for tip glue??? Thanks for any input! Just got a damn sweet Leon Sly sneaky cue. Hit of his cues is sooooooooooooo nice! Some day, I hope to...

sly cue Payment sent. That's John Saxman 127 October Drive State College, PA 16801 16801.....16801.....16801 814-248-8912 Thanks for the great buy!!! Thanks Jeff for the info & help!!! Can't wait to try it out.........so sweet.......sly's cues hit is so unbelieveable! later, sax

sly cue I'll take it NOW! paypal id jsaxman9452@comcast.net John Saxman 127 October Drive State College,PA 16801 814-238-8912 Send email on how /when/total cost with shipping /insurance. I'll pay for overnight Fed Ex!!!! later, sax

gilbert I will take #3 & #25 Later, sax

How often do you raise your price for repairs? basic tip - better laminated tip - basic ferrule - better ferrule - clean and condition shaft - wrap ? I've kept the same price for ~ 9years. I am thinking of price increase come Jan.09 ! I do not want to increase the price too much! Say a...

payment Cuedog, Payment send Fri.10/25, US Post Office Express Mail(EH 308147844 US), However, Post Office close Sat. Noon.............so you will not be able to go to the window and sign for the cashiers check till Mon. 10/27. DO NOT SHIP UNTIL THE CHECK CLEARS! Do not forget Blue Knob...

lathe Cuedog, I do not have a pickup truck. I do not think the lathe would fit in the back seat of 97 Chevy Lumina. I've had a surgery for a nasty hernia couple of years ago. The weight (150 lbs.) The dimensions (62"x15"x13") require a pickup truck/van to move it properly. I"ll pay for the...

lathe I'm interested purchasing the lathe. What would the shipping cost and insurance be to ship it to State College, PA 16801? Would this lathe be ok for finishing a full-spliced blank & finishing a shaft cone or dowel? I want to assemble/build very basic sneaky pete cues, with somekind of...