I'm starting a signature embroidery patch collection from hall of fame pool players an cuemakers. I've messaged several over Facebook but the majority of my messages have gone unseen. If anyone could help me out with contact info on anyone in the hall of fame I would be greatly appreciated
I collect billiard industry related patches. Doesn't matter what kind of industry. Cues, cases, tips, poolhalls, apparel..etc. please message me if you have anything that might fit my collection. Thank you all
I'm pretty sure the particular piece that Thomas posted is not his. Just an example of what he has in his collection....figure wise.....ive seen a few Honduran rosewood burl cues with eye figure but I can't say that I've ever seen a cocobolo burl cue with eye figure like this piece showed. The...
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If someone will post them directly to the page I will email the picture. ..thanks
I got a chance to play with the cue today an it absolutely effortless moving the ball. Extremely solid an the shaft that jim built could very well be the best hitting shaft I've ever played with. Everything looks perfect. Both pieces of wood are the highest quality I've ever seen. Thanks again jim
After a long search I've finally found some beautiful hickory burl. As far as i can tell it's dried. So my question is probably best suits for the few cue makers who have worked with it. Should the wood be stabilized or is it OK to turn it down an core the wood? The only reason I ask is because...
I'm beyond excited about this cue. This is what a cue should look like in my opinion. Let the wood do the talking. Simple an classy. I might be a little big headed because it's my cue but I think this is the best looking cue you have made yet. Thank you jim
Eric I won't pay 100 for birdeye but I'll pay that for a piece of that hickory burl lol. However you should show me some of your birdeye. I'm sure you have some great stuff
Birdeye has always been 1 or the top used wood if not the most used wood other than just hard rock maple. I understand that the price of something goes up or down depending on supply an demand. I'm sure a huge amount of high figured birdeye has been wiped out by over harvesting an that has left...