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    Properties of the woods used in Cues

    I thought this might be a good way to all of us to share some of the knowledge that we have on the properties of woods that are used in cues being built today, so that when we go to have a custom cue built we might be better informed and we can make choices in selecting a cue that will play...
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    too much focus on inlays

    It's just my opinion, but there is not enough attention on what is "under the hood" concerning pool cues these days. A lot of players and collectors just focus on inlays and how many there are. I think we, as pool players should take a step backwards and ask our cue makers some specific...
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    Lets talk about Butts

    I've been thinking about what makes up "the ultimate" playing cue, Now this is all my theory- so I could be all wrong, but I want to get other opinions. It seems to me that you would want a cue that resonates like it was one piece of wood. But in the real world, hauling around a one piece cue...
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    Which cuemakers can make knifed-in 8 pt cues

    I'm trying to add to my collection, and I would really appreciate any help in narrowing down my search. I'm interested in 8 point cues (knifed-in not inlays)that would be from cue makers that would be considered "master cue makers". Also I'm more interested in cues that play, I don't want just...
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    playability- deep knifed points vs inlays

    IMHO--It amazes me how may people don't know the differences and don't care about how inlaid points or deep knifed points affect the playability/durability/quality of a cue. - So here are a few things for others to consider IMHO. When I pick a players cue, I want it to last for a long time...
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    Good ebony and good shaftwood

    Cue collectors and players beware: It is becomming increasingly hard for cuemakers to find good aged jet black ebony and clear, white, slow growth, straight grain shaftwood. Because of the scariciety of these and other building materials - it has come to my attention many times over the past...
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    Paying top $ for 6 and 8 point Black Boar Cues

    Anyone intrested in selling their 6 or 8 point Black Boar cue can contact me through my website and we can talk. Craig Smith www.blackboarcustomcues.com http://www.blackboarcustomcues.com
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