Ivory ban: Are you afraid to offend people with your ivory cues?
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Well fellow AZers, it is clear that this guy is an antagonist that enjoys yanking our chains. No one can be this ignorant. And if he is - he isn't worth our time. It would be like trying to train a rock and expecting it to learn and do tricks. I have no need to address him again - unless he has some ivory to sell cheap...
Well fellow AZers, it is clear that this guy is an antagonist that enjoys yanking our chains. No one can be this ignorant. And if he is - he isn't worth our time. It would be like trying to train a rock and expecting it to learn and do tricks. I have no need to address him again - unless he has some ivory to sell cheap...
Spot on. I was being a little facetious with this one, as I've seen everything from green to white and some other strange colors under a black light. I collect straight razors and have quite a few ivory scaled ones. They all fluoresce differently, depending on the grain and the way they were cut, and even the thickness seems to play a part. The Lines of Owen can be pretty apparent in some and almost non-existent in others.
I could have explained the hot pin test, but that's kinda destructive. The "colder than anything else in the room" test is pretty subjective, and I sure didn't want to lead anyone to "the mayonnaise test".
Bottom line is it has to have Schreger Lines and the best way to learn about ivory is just to handle a lot of it. The reason I mentioned the black light is that even though the colors might look different, if it does glow, it is a pretty fair indicator that you might want to do another test on it, as it might indeed be ivory. I can't remember any plastic that I've seen that glowed (unless it was acrylic or butyrate that was made to glow and doesn't look anything like ivory). From what I understand, the only way to absolutely identify ivory is with chemical testing.
I've played with ivory joints and ivory ferrules since 1973.
I have never had anyone that didnt like my cues because of ivory.
I've played pool in the biggest gamblin room in the country ( Weenie Beenies Room )
Plus traveled to at least 22 states and never had a problem.
Its a dumb premise, a non-problem.
I have never had anyone that didnt like my cues because of ivory.
I've played pool in the biggest gamblin room in the country ( Weenie Beenies Room )
Plus traveled to at least 22 states and never had a problem.
Its a dumb premise, a non-problem.
Troll
He does this crap, over and over just to see if he can get under some ones skin.
He does this crap, over and over just to see if he can get under some ones skin.
Obvious troll is obvious.
Hit on the money
yes blackboarowner you are dead on the money with what you said.
From the stuff I have read that he has posted in the past an now this,
yes blackboarowner you are dead on the money with what you said.
Bavafongoul, Don't think you and those custom cues are safe. Remember the Gibson guitar factory raid. That was over Madagascar ebony and the Lacey act. Which also covers Madagascar Rosewood as well as Brazilian rosewood. The wood confiscated was from India. The certification requirements are retroactive.
All the guys posting here saying how they don't care about the ivory ban because plastic works for them might be in for a surprise. Rosewood into maple cues are pretty standard fare. For now. How about those ebony butts and inlays? For how long?
BTW, Gibson donated to the republican party. Did that have anything to do with it? Just sayin'.
All the guys posting here saying how they don't care about the ivory ban because plastic works for them might be in for a surprise. Rosewood into maple cues are pretty standard fare. For now. How about those ebony butts and inlays? For how long?
BTW, Gibson donated to the republican party. Did that have anything to do with it? Just sayin'.
I don't know why showing your ivory laden cue to someone, would offend them, they didn't mind the elephant getting shot & the chain sawing of their tusks.
Most people don't care about anything & they sure don't care or mind what's going on around them. I used to be in that group myself. Now that I'm getting old, I have developed a different perspective about things & people.
Enjoy your cue
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Chances are no one can tell you have ivory on your cue without you telling them. Secondly if you shot with 10 cues 5 with and 5 without ivory. You could not tell the difference except for more deflection. I could give a crap what people have on their cues. I have a cue with ivory. Didn't buy it for ivory. However the excuses used as to why ivory is in a cue is bs. How do you know if your cue has ivory? Use a black light. Seriously. That's says a lot.
I just bought a Bob Frey cue. I know at least the ferrule is ivory. Didn't buy it for that. Have shown lots of people. I don't even mention the ivory ferrule and not one person asked me if anything was ivory. Chances are most players have to tell people they have ivory in their cue because no one cares or thinks wow that's beautiful because of the ivory.
dom_poppa
Banned
Actually I am a huge fan of ivory but prefer mother of pearl.
I have no problems with it.
I was wondering how you guys would react to other players offended by the idea of having ivory in your cue.
Not all pool players are equal. You would be surprised how many pool players hate the idea of ivory.
I have no problems with it.
I was wondering how you guys would react to other players offended by the idea of having ivory in your cue.
Not all pool players are equal. You would be surprised how many pool players hate the idea of ivory.
pug1986
Registered
Oh wow. a real caveman right here. Like that would solve anything. No, that would be fine. People like that deserve to go to jail anyway. savage
Yeah pretty much, thanks for clarifying. We use a variety of 'bone' and it often looks just like ivory under UV. I've got a drawer full of assorted scraps and it would be awesome if it was just that easy.
Ivory
I'm a caveman because I would not allow someone to destroy something I paid over 4 grand for? I would think the person that had an emotional reaction to my cue and destroyed it would be deserving of disdain. You can bet that most people would not just stand there and let them do it without consequence. I do believe I would kick his ass! If you want to let someone destroy your stuff - be my guest. You are a target.
I'm a caveman because I would not allow someone to destroy something I paid over 4 grand for? I would think the person that had an emotional reaction to my cue and destroyed it would be deserving of disdain. You can bet that most people would not just stand there and let them do it without consequence. I do believe I would kick his ass! If you want to let someone destroy your stuff - be my guest. You are a target.
Ivory
Anyone else think I'm a barbarian?
Anyone else think I'm a barbarian?
