Have been thinking about this for awhile and want to know if anyone has tried it..I have access to a local builder and he allows me to work on my items and teaches me at the same time..(truly blessed)...I am thinking about a heavy, stiff break cue for a controlled break...so i do have some macassar ebony that is dry enough to turn---has anyone made a shaft with such heavy, stiff wood? my questions are....is it too stiff, or does a break cue need some flexibility? will it be prone to deflecting or damaging the shaft ? was thinking about using a 100#pressed milk dud tip....