New Rauenzahn on the way
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What did Jerry & you decide to use as a joint material and ferrules since ivory isn't optional in CA?
I'm interested in alternative material & heard Tomahawk ferrules were a good alternative but for the
joint, Elforyn seems popular as a substitute with most cue-makers. What did Jerry use for your cue?
I'm interested in alternative material & heard Tomahawk ferrules were a good alternative but for the
joint, Elforyn seems popular as a substitute with most cue-makers. What did Jerry use for your cue?
Agree, nice looking cue. My guess would be Juma for the joint, although there are several possibilities.
All the best,
WW
Jerry told me but I forgot; not ivory though.
I guess I missed something. I thought he retired?
Nice cue!
Nice cue!
He's finishing up what he's got in his queue. He not making anymore cues from scratch.
Here's the piece Jerry will use for the extension:
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It's a nice piece of Brazilian Rosewood. The butt end of the cue is Bubinga but Jerry advised using the Rosewood instead of Bubinga because Bubinga is heavier. I think it will look nice. He plans to finish it with a 1/4" black ring at the front and the same Hoppe Ring/Black Butt Cap as the butt of the cue.
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It's a nice piece of Brazilian Rosewood. The butt end of the cue is Bubinga but Jerry advised using the Rosewood instead of Bubinga because Bubinga is heavier. I think it will look nice. He plans to finish it with a 1/4" black ring at the front and the same Hoppe Ring/Black Butt Cap as the butt of the cue.
The joint material is Juma.
Many thanks. Yep, Juma has a pretty distinctive look. Just dark enough to look like an ivory shade, unlike Elforn and Melamine. The only thing Juma lacks is a grain-like structure.
All the best,
WW
Haha...Jerry took this pic before he did the final turn on the shafts and shaped the tips.
Mamamia!!!
Visit with Jerry Rauenzahn
I recently spent the entire week visiting with Mr. Rauenzahn learning the finer points of cue construction. I'm honored to say the least. He's my mentor. I saw that cue and was able to hold it in my hands... simply beautiful.
I'm jealous. You have a wonderful cue I'm sure will play with the best. He's a perfectionist that won't allow sub-standard work to leave his shop. Trust me, I've seen him cut awesome pieces up because they didn't quite meet his exact standards of perfection. This man has incredible talents that time will tell how much they will be appreciated. I know I was in AWE how he was able to re-create the Brunswick 360 and variable projects similar to those cues built around 1910-1925. Simply AMAZING.
Enjoy your cue Sir.
I recently spent the entire week visiting with Mr. Rauenzahn learning the finer points of cue construction. I'm honored to say the least. He's my mentor. I saw that cue and was able to hold it in my hands... simply beautiful.
I'm jealous. You have a wonderful cue I'm sure will play with the best. He's a perfectionist that won't allow sub-standard work to leave his shop. Trust me, I've seen him cut awesome pieces up because they didn't quite meet his exact standards of perfection. This man has incredible talents that time will tell how much they will be appreciated. I know I was in AWE how he was able to re-create the Brunswick 360 and variable projects similar to those cues built around 1910-1925. Simply AMAZING.
Enjoy your cue Sir.