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Building a cue for Ray Martin and he wants a black braided nylon wrap. Said he had one on a Gus and a Balabushka at one time. Is it old fishing line or something different ? I can see that some of the craft jewelry stores carry something but not sure if is right stuff. Thanks for any help. Doug

I have a pedestal buffer, 3 phase, 1150 rpm, 1 1/4" shaft. Looking buffing wheels to polish auto clear . Any suggestions for what type of wheels and compounds will work best would be appreciated. Thanks Doug

I have a customer that is wanting a black cork wrap. Does anybody know where to get one or can the brown be dyed without problems? Thanks Doug

Looking for a nice Gold Crown IV around Raleigh NC Thanks Doug

Just delivered last last weekend to my buddy Jeff. Cue #22 ,Thanks for looking.

Here are 13 plain jane forearms will have fancy ringwork.

Any tips on cutting copper inlays.

Would wood veneers work behind the ivory joint with no phenolic ? Thanks

What's a good method for holding metal for cutting inlays on the cnc ( silver, copper) . If gluing to a sacrifice board how to keep from bending when removing. Thank Doug

Been thinking about bridged veneers. Can anyone tell me what the angle of the miter is for a bridged veneer. Thanks for any info. Doug

What glue do you use to glue just the mitered veneer making it 90 degrees before glueing the point stock in? Thanks Doug

What do most cuemakers use for metal rings nickle silver, aluminum, or sterling? Is there a difference once the finish is on? Do you cut the rings down closer to size before install? Thanks Doug

What type of silver and gauge do you use for inlays ? I am looking at Rio Grande but a little confused. Thanks for the info. Doug

How many guys use 2 indexers vs 1 indexer and a tailstock? My set up seems to be more accurate with 2 indexers . When I used a tailstock my points would be off. I chalked it up to flex from the center drilled hole and center. On the 5c indexers I use collets to chuck on the coring dowell...

As far as manual lathes go which way do cuemakers prefer to cut tapers, with taper bars or the boring head? What would be the pros & cons of each ? Thanks Doug

Building a vacuum chamber to do some resin impregnating. Has anyone done any dyeing of veneers with a chamber? If so what kind of dye? Thanks Doug

What is the differance in Elforyn and Prathers Alternative Ivory ? Thanks Doug

At what size do you install the ferrule to take cuts while tapering?

What product to use to impregnate maple burl clear. I want build a vacuum chamber so it needs to be thin enough to use in under a vacuum. Thanks Doug

Does anyone have pictures of the Gina cue that was at Valley Forge. I think it was in the Cornerstone Cues booth. It had The design of a Chapel with small stained glass windows and doors. Thanks Doug