Black Cue
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pooltablemech
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Very nice Black. His cues a popular in this area........but haven't seen one I like as much as that one. Very nice.
Those rings are sweet, and I like the way the point ornamentation ties into them. Is there a story behind the penguin?
The penguin reminds me of Parrot cues, which were made by David Hodges of Richmond, VA. I've yet to see one in person, but the ones I've seen on the Internet looked fantastic. Hodges retired from cuemaking, so I'll have to keep an eye out on the custom cue Web sites (I know about the one on www.billiardcue.com, but it's heavier than I prefer).
The penguin reminds me of Parrot cues, which were made by David Hodges of Richmond, VA. I've yet to see one in person, but the ones I've seen on the Internet looked fantastic. Hodges retired from cuemaking, so I'll have to keep an eye out on the custom cue Web sites (I know about the one on www.billiardcue.com, but it's heavier than I prefer).
As far as the penguin goes, I just figured that since penguins typically are black and white, and since many cues have ebony and ivory, it would be a convenient (and unique) addition to a cue.
I was very impressed with the way the cue turned out. Worth every penny!
I was very impressed with the way the cue turned out. Worth every penny!
Richard Black
that cue is the nuts see how he miters the veneers in the boxes and uses barbells to accent the point colors !thats alot of cue for the money!!and he is one of my favroite all time cuemakers!!td873 said:Richard Black modified Black Baron:
Ivory Butt
Ivory Joint
Ivory Inlays
Custom Ivory Penguin Inlays
4 points w/ 4 Veneers
Best playing cue I've ever owned.
PIC 2
PIC 3
PIC 4
PIC 5
mitered
being a finish carpenter, there is no way of hiding a miter so just make it look good. i guess you can add color to help hide it! but i think it adds charm. and some of the best dont even attempt it.I just got a brand new tad today and there just squared! so I hope that answers your ? by the way sweet Gus!!thanks Billiconcue said:
I love hand made , how do you like the shafts dan?quedup said:
They are fantastic!! The I3 has become my favorite and the predator is looking for a new home. A buddy asked me about it the other day. Going to the Open and look at the builders cues there. I'll give you a call tomorrow have some info you might find interesting...
Dan
Dan