Interesting piece of history here

EightballJunkie said:

...lathe out of Tex Zimmerman's old shop: http://sfbay.craigslist.org/sfc/tls/3648086960.html

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EightballJunkie said:

It would be cool to see on display somewhere, perhaps in a poolroom. A plaque paying homage, and a Zimmerman cue chucked up between centers would be a nice touch.

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EightballJunkie said:

...lathe out of Tex Zimmerman's old shop: http://sfbay.craigslist.org/sfc/tls/3648086960.html


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EightballJunkie said:

LOL, it looks primitive but apparently it worked for him



*Quoted from http://forums.azbilliards.com/showthread.php?t=28987

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EightballJunkie said:

Why would he have to be a wizard to build a cue on it???

With a 2" spindle bore and morse taper tailstock he was probably able to do all he really needed to do. The "bed" looks like it's at least 6 feet, so getting a cue between centers wasn't an issue.

If I really wanted to, I could build a simple cue with that lathe alone. There are cue builders in the Philippines turning on very similar setups, and lets not forget that Abe Rich built all his cues on a wood lathe.

Maybe not ideal, but it can be done.

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pdcue said:

Don't forget, Rambow's 'lathe' didn't even have a chuck.

Though many are convinced you must have highly specialized equipment
to build a cue - the only tool you must have is a brain that understands
how to put a cue together.

Dale

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