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Vector cad cam is a very good program which also creates the code from the drawing. It is not near as powerful as mastercam nor worknc, autocad etc. It is better than bobcad/cam. If you only want cad capabilities go to Best Buy and buy a 39 dollar cad lite program and start drawing. This...

I understand that McDermott uses, as a core in their new shafts, some composite materials from Easton. Since Easton is a big archery arrow manufacturer, any thoughts about using arrow shafts (of varying specs) as cores in billiard shafts. It may be difficult drilling such long holes in the...

Looking at Layani joints, for reference, I would think that the cone section on the shaft, a plastic of some sort, would have to be of necessary durometer to compress just enough with appropriate pressure to both make sufficient contact and to close the face of the joints. I believe this could...

Very informative. Thank you. I need to get to the point of turning some shafts and such with the material I intend on selling for cues before I can offer stock for sale. I agree, dimension lumber will be the best way to provide material and I will offer it that way. I'll keep in touch on this forum.

I believe your right the artistic value to me would be much less or nill when a cnc is used to do the inlays and such. I am considering making some cues but more for money than any other reason. Shouldn't I strive to make excellent playing cues with no adornment instead of messing with points...

Has anyone used a tapered joint instead of a flat or piloted joint? I mean a taper of substantive length, say 3/8" or so. Wouldn't a joint of this style increase the feel and touch in the handle?

Why use blades and not spiral flute mills(end mills or routers)? Is this the same style blade used for finish cuts?

Thank you for the correction.

Mr Cue Mayor, Mind you, out of ignorance, I would think that tighter growth ring wood tended to be more wavy. The center of the trunk always faces the most stress. Each ring starts out roughly equidistant from the previous formed ring but as each ring is formed, previous rings compress closer...

Is the mechanism through which nelsonite works displacement of the moisture or sealing in the moisture controlling the release over an extended period of time? Linseed oil almost solely controls the release of the moisture preventing cell deformation caused by unequal stress when drying and...

If anyone has highly technical questions about working wood, visit woodweb.com. Especially, Gene Wengert articles. Site is a good supplement to knowledge gained here.

What is the solid material which is deposited in the wood cells from nelsonite?

Thank you Mr. Bloodworth. Being a newbie, I'm seeking information and am pleasantly surprised that this forum, unlike many forums in other industires, is encompassed with honest, forthcoming cuemakers. As I ask questions, please note I may erroneously use wording which doesn't properly portray...

Most shaft material being resold by cuemakers or suppliers seem to have low numbers of rings (avg 12 to 18 per inch). Is this because the best is held back for their own use or select customers? Is 25 to 35 rings per inch more prized than 12 to 18? Is their a magic # of rings the best cue...

Thank you Mr. Bloodworth.

Thank you cue nut.

Do they have a unique hit?

Any comments on shafts milled from reclaimed maple(logs) from the lake bottom? I understand the resin is removed by bacteria and that the color won't be very white. How about the hit, sound, the other criteria that seem to tickle ones fancy?

Thank you Merylane.