Jump handle

Dave38

theemperorhasnoclotheson

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• Apr 24, 2020

• #1

Should jump cue handles be tapered or straight? I am building my first for a customer
Thanks,
Dave

 

Newsheriffintwn

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• Apr 24, 2020

• #2

Dave38 said:

Should jump cue handles be tapered or straight? I am building my first for a customer
Thanks,
Dave

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I always make mine straight with 3 finger grooves, I think they are easier to handle and jump better than tapered IMO.

 

ldmitchell

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• Apr 25, 2020

• #3

Here is a picture of a jump handle I made. It is tapered with multiple finger indentations. The handle feels pretty good when using a dart stroke.

 

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Mcues

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• Apr 25, 2020

• #4

I like a taper that opens up quickly in the last 3"

Mario

 

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Dave38

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• Apr 27, 2020

• #5

Thanks guys, 3 responses, and 3 different approaches...LOL My customer just asked to have it 6" longer than the standard 12", so I am making it so it can break down into 2 pieces, mainly due to pool case restrictions. Going with a taper, and a .850 joint dia.
Hoping to finish it in the next couple days, when I do I will post pics.
Thanks again,
Dave

 

StrokeAnalyzer

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• Apr 28, 2020

• #6

Curious how you make those finger indentations.

Thanks

 

Newsheriffintwn

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• Apr 28, 2020

• #7

Here's one from several years ago with a 6 inch ebony extension for longer jumps and a 12" handle for shorter jumps. The thumb grooves are made easily with a round bottom(round nose) bit.

 

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StrokeAnalyzer

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• Apr 28, 2020

• #8

Can you show some details about a round bottom bit and how its used to make those large thumb groves?

 

Newsheriffintwn

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• Apr 28, 2020

• #9

StrokeAnalyzer said:

Can you show some details about a round bottom bit and how its used to make those large thumb groves?

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The bit is used in the router held on the cross slide. While the handle or piece is spinning you cut the grooves by running the bit straight into the piece to desired depth, width is a result of how wide a bit you use.

The smaller grooves were cut using a parting tool to desired depth.

Hope that makes sense.

 

StrokeAnalyzer

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• Apr 28, 2020

• #10

Never seen a round nose router bit....

https://www.rockler.com/freud-round-nose-router-bits-1-4-in-shank

Thanks!