Bob Manzino Cue Caps

CueCaps

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Hello Forum/Guys, :smile:
JM's "Captain" Bob Manzino's LACEWOOD Cue.
Everybody loves the "Captain's " works..
I was very fortunate to have JM ask me for Cue Caps, as,
his MANZINO Cue had a lot of nice design elements.

I did the Lacewood "Scalloped" Panels in A Axis Substitution, because
of the wide width.
I " drew " the panel shape , compensating for the "Across the curve" dimensions and XY Coordinates, and,
made the inlays in A axis ( Rotating).
I make the Lacewood Panel Inlays a bit oversize, from a slightly over size Diameter "Tube/Sleeve".
This is to Insure the Inlay sits "high", over the Cap's Ebony Body.
I then do the test Pockets on another Sleeve/tube.
I also use these test Pockets to see the Panel's Spacing around the circumference.
A "4 Point" indexing Design was too far apart. A "6 Point" indexing was too narrow.
An indexing of 5 Points was used. That is 10 points. :wink:
After I glue in the Panels into the Ebony Body, I turn down the outside diameter and make a collet/sleeve to fit over the body.
This sleeve/collar/collet holds the Main Body and also covers/secures the Lacewood Panels in place from pushing outward.
Now, I can chuck up the Main Ebony Body and machine the inside diameter/bore.
Those Lacewood Panel inlays have the lower sections protruding into the inside bore.
That interrupted cut of those protrusions creates a havoc, and,
increases the shock and the tendency to push the Lacewood Panels outward.
After I machine the bore to a specific Inside Diameter, I make a Ebony Sleeve/Flange, to glue in the Main Body for rigidity,
and to captivate the Panels from the inside. :smile:
Machining the Crown Points is another "adventure".
Can you imagine cracking one of those Spear Points after all that inlay work?
:embarrassed2:

This is not an advertisement.
Some guys might want to know how I do things.
A Axis Substitution is a method that was know way back.

Thank you JM.
Thanks for viewing guys

Alton :smile:
 

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mdavis228

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Always a bright spot to come across more of your work to see, Alton!!
Hope you and yours are well and happy.

Congrats JM, you've got a really nice set up.
 

tabi1

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Beautiful work as always and I for one love seeing the work behind the finished product. Beautiful JP's are for me the same as if you wash your car and do not clean the windows,,,,, the job just isn't complete yet. Now i see why so many cue makers hate doing them.
 

CueCaps

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Matching Joint Portectors

1st.
Thanks for posting Chris and Tabi1 :)

To all Cue Enthusiast :)
The Cuemaker is the best Joint Protector maker for your cues.
He has the exact Joint Ring Assembly and the Woods/Materials/Sizes to make
the perfect Matching Joint Protectors for that Cue.
PAY HIM WHAT HE ASK.. :)
JP's are humbug to make, and, I believe their time is spent "More wisely" in making thier Cue parts and Cues.
You are asking them to take time out from their main goal, Making Cues..
But,
His Joint Protector is the only one in the Whole World that "Completes the Cue". "All Original" is the saying? :)

If I buy a Mercedes Benz ( Never will happen :p ) , I would want the Mercedes
Benz Factory Chrome Rims.. Not a HUB CAPs by Alton :grin-square:

If it is the amount of $$ you have..
Buy the Main Butt Joint Protector with the Matching Joint Ring Assembly from him.
That Butt side JP is the most improtant JP, as, No one "Admires a Shaft"..

Just sayin'.... :)
 

CueCaps

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Size Matters

Zack,
Looks good!!
JM White, I presume.. :)

Those Joint Ring Assemblies that have inlays, like Zack's Cue, is the hardest.
There are so many thicknesses and widths that needs to be know, and, measuring sizes
on existing items that are inlayed into a cylindrical shape with Calipers is :eek:...
The Human eye can see the slght differences in sizes, when they are next/close to the original design/piece.

" It's easier to be the first guy,
than the second guy trying to copy the first guy "
- Alton Takata :grin-square:


I made this JMW Crown a while back for Brandon B. He wears Khaki.. :p
 

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zeeder

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Zack,
Looks good!!
JM White, I presume.. :)


Good eye Alton! It is indeed a JMW:

JMW.jpg

I also decided to have some shaft protectors to "match" but decided not to try and recreate the ring:

JPs.jpg

That JMW that you did caps for is a fantastic example of James' work and the JPs are amazing, as always!
 

CueCaps

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Boca Raton

Exotic Wood Joint Protectors.. That's how we all start Zack :)

Bigd3, congrats.. Pride in ownership. :)

Thanks for posting guys.

Bob's in Boca Raton..
About Bob's city.
( From Wikipedia , > I am a contributing member :) )


Boca Raton is labeled in the first European maps of the area as "Boca de Ratones", and many people mistakenly translate the name in English as "Rat's Mouth". Although incorrect (ratón means "mouse" in Spanish; "rat" is rata), this translation continues to be popularized by several residents and institutions in the city. For example, the tailgate area for football games at Florida Atlantic University is known as the "Rat's Mouth".[21]

"Boca", meaning mouth in Spanish, was a common term to describe an inlet on maps by sailors. The true meaning of the word "ratones" for the area is more uncertain. Some claim that the word "ratones" appears in old Spanish maritime dictionaries referring to "rugged rocks or stony ground on the bottom of some ports and coastal outlets, where the cables rub against."[22] Thus, one possible translation of "Boca Raton" is "rugged inlet".[23] Still other people claim that "ratones" referred to pirates who hid out in the area, and thus the name could translate to "pirates' inlet", which would illustrate why there is a pirate ship in the city seal.
 

cuewould

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Perfection

Alton, hope all is well. Your work always amazes me , thanks for sharing......... Ray
 

CueCaps

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Thanks

Hi Ray,
Thanks for saying that. :)
Hope you and everyone is doing O.K. too. :smile:

I'm O.K. :smile:
Staying home. Trying to keep busy.
Trying to be an audiophiliac at age 65.


Since I'm here posting...
I just finished this set for WM's Sugartree.
Eric's Rings takes me a long time to make.
When done, his rings look nice.
I can see why.. all the trouble is worth the work. :smile:

I do not "Pre-make" the rings "Finished size".
I face off each as I glue them on the tendon.
Each Ring starts out thick like "Washers"..

This Sugartree set came out super glossy.


Thanks WM,
Thanks Ray,
Thanks for viewing again guys. :smile:

Alton :smile:
 

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mcjack

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Thanks so much for the fine work, Alton! These caps came out beautiful and really add the finishing touch to my Manzino cue. I was very fortunate to be able to get the best in the business build these caps for me!
 

CueCaps

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Hi Jack...

:smile:
Hi Jack....
:eek:
Didn't mean to Hijack your Bob Manzino Post. :eek:
Thank you.
You gave me opportunity. How fortunate am I... :smile:

It makes me think and plan on how/what has to be done.
Challenging is a way to describe it.

You use/play with that cue yea..
How's that guys... :p

Got plenty of Cue Guys in Florida. :smile:
Hope You and everybody stay O.K.
All you guys out there too. :smile:

Alton :smile:
 

Kickin' Chicken

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Alton

I never get tired of looking at your superlative work

I'm proud to own a few of your wonderful caps

Stay safe, my friend

best,
brian kc
 

CueCaps

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Manzino Tops

Hi Ken and Brian.. :)
Thanks for the compliments and posting. :)
Hope you guys and everyone is O.K.

Since I'm here... :eek:

Here's a Resin-Ivory color Cue Cap Set.
The layout on these tops are my "Commercial/Industrial " Style.
Company Name, City/State or State/USA. :smile:

I remember seeing these on many of my hand and precision tools and Machinery throughout my Machine Shop career.

Like STARRET Measuring tools.. They all have that "ATOLL Mass " in super small engravings on them.

This set is for sale.. :)
I was hesitant to post it there, as, there are other JP guys selling JP's now..
It will seem like I am competing..

Thanks for posting and viewing guys..
Take care..

Alton :)
 

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cuewould

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Beautiful work

Alton, please keep posting , we all love your attention to detail. Your imagination and execution are an inspiration. Ray
 

CueCaps

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Be careful of what you ask for... :)

^^^ LOL :smile:
Hi Ray.
Thanks.
Love you.. :smile:
Ray.. :wink:
My usual One line Monolog:

Since I'm here...
WM's Pretty Larry Vigus Full Splice..
These cues must hit good yea..
Thanks WM..
Thanks for posting Ray.
and viewing guys.
Alton :smile:

Thanks for posting Zack :)

 

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