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    want to remove finish and prepare for stain

    Early in my career I used stripper to remove the clearcoat. It melted the plastic joint & butt cap. Never again...JER
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    want to remove finish and prepare for stain

    When a Q has had a clearcoat sprayed over the wood, ALL of the pores in that wood are sealed. In order for a stain to work, it has to penatrate the wood evenly. It is very hard to get all of the clearcoat off, unless you sand very deep. You may end up with a patchy stained piece of wood...JER...
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    NEW type UltraSkin Layered Tip

    Paymnt sent. THANKS Tom...JER
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    Butt length question

    All of my BLACK HEART CUES are 57 1/2", with the butt being 28 1/2"...JER
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    One of the last

    I have about 20 cues left, after this one, to finish before I retire...JER
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    ivory ferrules

    Treat an Ivory ferrule like any other. If it lasts a week, it will last for ever. I always put a pad on my Ivory ferrules & make them as strong as I can. In otherwords I use a 1/4" cap on the ferrule. I have used these ferrules for 25 yrs & love them...JER
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    Shaft sealer? where to buy?

    Lowes no longer sells Deft products. I had to order on line...JER
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    what should I know to get a cue built?

    Tell the Cuemaker the names of cues you have played with & what you liked or disliked about them. then tell him about cues you have seen & what you liked about their looks...JER
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    Schmelke Family inducted into Hall of Fame.

    I have enjoyed a 20 yr business & friendship with this family. To this day I consider them among my friends. Easy to work with & good quality products. I'm personally happy for they're HALL OF FAME induction. THANKS Jim & DAVID...
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    Beautiful cocobolo tapered rounds

    Beautifully grained COCOBOLO tapered - rounds, 1.13" x 1.37" x 18". Each is large enough for a forearm & butt. I've had this wood for 10-15 years. It was tapered in the fall of 2011. $60 for all 4 plus actual shipping costs. PM contacts only, 1st come, 1st serve. Shipped in CUSA...
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    Maple butt sleeves inlayed with ebony diamonds

    I'm selling 4 Maple butt sleeves that are 3" x 1.3"-1.4". There are 4 EBO diamonds 1.4" x .3.3" inlayed in each one. $40 plus $10 shipping. PMs ONLY & SHIPPED ONLY INTHE CUSA... THANKS...JER ***********SOLD, PENDING PAYMENT**************THANKS
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    What could cause this?

    During the repaint, I think the repairman buffed through the finish...JER
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    Tapered birdseye forearms, with matching butts

    I have had this wood for 11 years. It was tapered in the fall of 2012. The forearm pieces are 12" x 1.125" x 1.3". 2 of the butt sections are 4.5" x 1.45". The other butt section is 1.45" x 3.5" $45 plus $12 shipping. PMs only & shipped in CUSA ONLY...THANKS...JER P.S. I used mineral spirits...
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    1 1/2" x 1 1/2" x 18" TULIP SQUARES FOR SALE

    These have sealed ends & I have had them for about 15 years. Beautiful rich grain & great color. $100 plus $15 shipping. PMs ONLY & shipped in the CUSA ONLY. THANKS...JER
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    NEW Onyx Tips install

    I use 80 or 60 grit sandpaper & just sand enough to tahe shine off. I then spread a littleplain super glue on & pat it dry,with a paper towel. After it's dry resand a little & then apply your glue & install...JER
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    Nice cocobolo squares for sale

    These are 1.6"+ squares x 18.5" long. Nice dark redish color & straight. I've had these for 18 years. $25 PLUS SHIPPING for all 4. Shipped within the CONTINENTAL USA ONLY... THANKS JER (BLACK HEART CUSTOM POOL CUES) **************SOLD************** **SOLD*******THANKS...JER
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    Full box of 50 triumph french tips

    Full box of 50 - 13mm, never opened...MAKE ME AN OFFER, BEFORE NOON CDT (PMs ONLY)...Thanks...JER SOLD **************
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    Like new, balabushka gb3

    I can change the weight anywhere from 17.8- 19.4 oz...JER
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    Like new, balabushka gb3

    Made by the Helmstetter company in Japan...JER
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    laminated shaft?

    I have offered these for 15 years. I've never had one warp. They are a little bit heavier & play a little bit stiffer. However for long straight shots...they rock. I find that it is not as easy to draw the Q with these, as it is with solid maple. I think, that in the future you will see these...
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