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    Yellow micata

    I’d purchase several feet when it’s available. Any consideration of making joint collar sized tubes?
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    Mid cue extension material...

    I made one for a friend once with maple. Birdseye cored with straight grain. Aluminum male and phenolic female. Elforyn collars. Came in at 1.7oz. I much prefer a rear extension however. The mid ones add too much flex to the cue in my opinion. Some people like them though.
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    Joint protectors - what exactly do they protect?

    Good question. I’ll share my thoughts on the topic, as I think it’s relevant. I think of joint protectors as long term preventative maintenance. Cleanliness of the joint area was mentioned earlier. I think that’s a big reason for using joint protectors long term. I have fixed many cues that did...
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    Sealing between cuts

    I don’t seal any wood in between cuts unless I’m worried about it splitting. Also if you’re not monitoring and controlling the temperature and humidity in your shop, a perfect shaft will have a much higher likelihood of warping once it leaves your shop because it will reacclimate to its new and...
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    Fifth Edition of The Cue Building Book

    The information contained in this book is extremely valuable and has helped me a considerable amount. I highly recommend it. Very much appreciated Chris.
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