A visit to Tim Scrugg's shop

Hit Man

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I had a rare opportunity to visit with one of the greatest cuemakers of all times: Mr. Tim Scruggs. He's the nicest guy you'd ever want to meet and his cues really need no introduction. We traded some great stories and he even gave me some time on his tabe to play with a few of his personal classics'. I toured his shop and I got a peek at some of his up and coming work. I didn't get to meet Mike Cochran as he was away on vacation but in all in all it was a great day. He even gave me a tip for one of his favorite resturants in Baltimore for the best crab cakes around! The 5 and1/2 hour ride from New York was well worth it as the memories will last. The photographs taken are with permission from Mr. Scruggs and I just wanted to share them with the fellow AZ members. Enjoy!


A few from Tim's Arsenal
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The coveted sneaky pete
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A few more!

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Discussing some things with my cue.
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This things' a monster!
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I'm usually not a huge fan of inlays but the one with blue in it is absolutely beautiful.
 
That's the lil' monster I was shooting with. It's rosewood with ivory and blue lapis inlays with a lizard wrap! Just awesome! The pictures didn't really show the figuring in the sleeve of the rosewood but in person it's stunning!
 
Hit Man said:
That's the lil' monster I was shooting with. It's rosewood with ivory and blue lapis inlays with a lizard wrap! Just awesome! The pictures didn't really show the figuring in the sleeve of the rosewood but in person it's stunning!
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I can only imagine. You are one lucky guy and thanks for sharing the pictures.

Koop
 
Thanks for the post. Tim has long been one of America's finest cuemakers--had the first of several excellent cues made by Tim in 1978 or so. Wish I still had it but used to sell my cues when I went broke back then:eek: Nice to get a peek behind the curtain!

Martin


Hit Man said:
I had a rare opportunity to visit with one of the greatest cuemakers of all times: Mr. Tim Scruggs. He's the nicest guy you'd ever want to meet and his cues really need no introduction. We traded some great stories and he even gave me some time on his tabe to play with a few of his personal classics'. I toured his shop and I got a peek at some of his up and coming work. I didn't get to meet Mike Cochran as he was away on vacation but in all in all it was a great day. He even gave me a tip for one of his favorite resturants in Baltimore for the best crab cakes around! The 5 and1/2 hour ride from New York was well worth it as the memories will last. The photographs taken are with permission from Mr. Scruggs and I just wanted to share them with the fellow AZ members. Enjoy!


A few from Tim's Arsenal
P8120035.jpg

The coveted sneaky pete
P8120023.jpg

P8120033.jpg

P8120031.jpg

P8120029.jpg

P8120027.jpg
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Lucky man!!

WOW!!!:D :D :D

I own eleven Timmy Scrugg's cues and wish I could have a day like yours with the MAN!! I would love to tour his shop and hear some of his more memorable stories, laughing, and just having one of those great days to treasure as you did. I am happy for you, and thank you for sharing how great a person Mr. Scruggs really is!!! I can only imagine....

Thanks for sharing you lucky guy:D :D :D
John
 
A visit to Tim's shop - is a priceless opportunity.
Thanks for sharing your visit and the pictures.
Awesome.
 
That floating Ivory box cue is magnificient.. great pics of TS and his shop. Thanks for posting.
 
Highrun

I believe that is the cue I told you about! And yes it is a ivory handle box cue!

Nick
 
Ralph,

Isn't it a kick when you finally get to meet the man behind the legend? There's nothing more fun then seeing a cue makers shop - sometimes the stuff they have laying around is something else.

Chris
 
I walked into Tim's shop in May!:)

I took my wife with me. We walk in and Timi looks up. We had never met and I really could have had a little fun. "Is there something I can help you with?" I just said "Hay Tim!" His baby blues light up NICK SERDULA!!!
We all had alot of laughs and it was a afternoon well spent.
After we left my wife said "You know we should have brought a camera. What a nice man. I'm glad you brought me. I am happy you were able to meet the old man and Mike after how many years now it seems like a lon long time.." She calls Timi the old man. Has for years.
I have to say Tim you look Marvelous!
And don't stop makin the best!
Thank you guys
Your friend
NIKi :)
 
Well, here is a cue I just acquired, I thought it was very special and suites this thread, and I'll share it with everbody. Tim Scruggs 1 of a kind, just like it says. Enjoy. The Gold used is 24k. Tim is a special person.
 

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Not my bag, but I agree it is definitely different. Thanks for sharing.

-Mike
 
Scruggs one of a kind

Very nice! Ivory inlays between the floating points. Just love it!

Tim truely is a unique person. Wished I'd met him a long time ago. I had learned that Lucky was just there day before me and got a few of Tim's fancier ones.

I'll be going back there in the fall to pick up my cue from his shop. I have to keep it under raps till then.
 
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