AZ Buildoff Cues

Sean, don't know if you got my PM, but I wanted to make sure you got this message.

I work for the Navy and unfortunately due to new job requirements, I will not be able to take part in the testing of these cues.

Thank you for arranging this wonderful idea. Maybe someday there will be another one, and I can take part in that one.
 
Brozif said:
Sean, don't know if you got my PM, but I wanted to make sure you got this message.

I work for the Navy and unfortunately due to new job requirements, I will not be able to take part in the testing of these cues.

Thank you for arranging this wonderful idea. Maybe someday there will be another one, and I can take part in that one.
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yes I got your message. Sorry to hear you wont be participating. I have changed jobs within the VA and man, I have not had any time for anything. Been going in early and getting off late and working saturdays and sundays......just been crazy around here so I understand your situation



poolplayer2093, things have changed. I dont want to take a chance on losing my paypal acct since I do so much with it besides the pool portion. We will do something with the cues though after they get back to me. I spoke with 1 cuemaker and he told me to do what I wanted with the cue so not exactly sure what I will do with that particular cue. SOme of the cuemakers have said to auction their cue off and donate the funds to AZ Billiards....I am going to double check with them when I get the cues back and we will go from there

Cues were shipped out today via UPS

ups tracking number is 1z5ar0640300097454

I insured the cues to 3000.00 and it cost me 53.53 to ship them


HollyWood - Minnesota

Klink - NW Florida

John Biddle - Clearwater FL

Bamacues - Maryland

hellfish - Syracuse, NY

a9ballbr8k - Rochester NY

Then back to ftgokie in Oklahoma

Shawn
 
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Hollywood, can we confirm this?



Your package has been delivered.

Tracking ResultsTracking Number: 1Z5AR0640300097454
Status: Delivered
Delivered On: 04/09/2010 2:31 P.M.
Location: FRONT DOOR
Delivered To: ANOKA, MN, US
Shipped/Billed On: 04/06/2010
Type: Package Service:
GROUND Weight: 19.30 Lbs
 
good Morning friends

They are a awesome looking, shining batch. Arrived Yesterday safe and sound. The John Barton case is over the Top!! The wait is well worth it fella's , Thanks Mark
 
HollyWood said:
They are a awesome looking, shining batch. Arrived Yesterday safe and sound. The John Barton case is over the Top!! The wait is well worth it fella's , Thanks Mark
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Sound like fun guys .
When that 3 cue come up for sale pm me ..
 
I've been called a lot of things-never the ice cream man

I was called the( Ice Cream man )the other day. I parked out front of the pool hall and handed out samples. A good feeling letting others experience- something for free in the Pool world.While still trying to teach them something. I like the case too, but Its heavy!! (It needs wheels like luggage) I have been to 3 Poolhalls in the Metro area. Pool players here often play in the Arizona Area,Olathe etc. The cues are well excepted. ( for my own purposes. I have been weighting the shafts ,butts ,measuring the shaft tapers- They are all different-but look similar. mark
 
HollyWood said:
I was called the( Ice Cream man )the other day. I parked out front of the pool hall and handed out samples. A good feeling letting others experience- something for free in the Pool world.While still trying to teach them something. I like the case too, but Its heavy!! (It needs wheels like luggage) I have been to 3 Poolhalls in the Metro area. Pool players here often play in the Arizona Area,Olathe etc. The cues are well excepted. ( for my own purposes. I have been weighting the shafts ,butts ,measuring the shaft tapers- They are all different-but look similar. mark
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Yea, it is kinda heavy with all the cues....right at 18lbs. John Barton did an awesome job on that case didnt he? When I went to Olathe with it, people were asking how they could identify me.....I just said, I will be the guy with the rocket launcher over my shoulder :thumbup:

Every cuemaker involved I want to say again. I appreciate all of you guys that made a cue for this. You guys going out on a limb and doing this is very much appreciated. In the end, all the names that have cues in the buildoff will be revealed...Not really sure if I will reveal the names of the cuemakers that backed out "litterally" at the last second. But this was a great turnout I feel. I have learned alot during this.....the next one will be alot smoother.........

Thanks everyone
Shawn
 
HollyWood said:
I was called the( Ice Cream man )the other day. I parked out front of the pool hall and handed out samples. A good feeling letting others experience- something for free in the Pool world.While still trying to teach them something. I like the case too, but Its heavy!! (It needs wheels like luggage) I have been to 3 Poolhalls in the Metro area. Pool players here often play in the Arizona Area,Olathe etc. The cues are well excepted. ( for my own purposes. I have been weighting the shafts ,butts ,measuring the shaft tapers- They are all different-but look similar. mark
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Hey Mark......any reviews to post? Also....the cues need to be sent to the next person in line....contact him and get his info. Also, when you send the cues out to the next in line...post the tracking info on here so we can all track the cues.....A couple of cuemakers have been asking about a review.....Keep us posted

Shawn
 
Hollywood.....can we get an update please

HollyWood - Minnesota

Klink - NW Florida

John Biddle - Clearwater FL

Bamacues - Maryland

hellfish - Syracuse, NY

a9ballbr8k - Rochester NY

Need to get with Klink and get the cues sent to Florida so we can finish this build off up

Thanks guys!
Shawn
 
No worries ,piece of mind,will be sending on

#1- Great shaft wood.The texture on the leather wrap is outstanding! I would say the whole cue is made from the same 30inch straight grained piece of wood. Nice fit and finish
#2- Tightest grain count,linen wrap is tight. Wood is exceptional Birdseye.This cue plays very well-definitely a cue I would use hustling!!
#3- This Birdseye wood is over the top,(staining and sanding) brought out all the eyes. Abalone tip on the G-10. I think the handle is stained rosewood and is beautiful. Long butt cap and joint-reminds me of SW.
#4- 2nd tightest grain, I like the dark color. The collars and joints (over sized) needed a little more sanding to fit perfectly. I don't like the squeaking aluminum pin.Has the most popular linen wrap.
#5 stunning Birdseye and purple heart- best player. I must say again all the shafts are $100. Soft hit but made ALL the balls.
#6 unique pin, butt cap work. Stunning Birdseye and purple heart. This shaft was different taper than the others, it was thicker shaft too. SWEET
#7 This cue had the most wood to wood contact. Very solid player. Finish is a little thin. Again I say great shaft wood. NICE POINTS AND PIN.
WOULD HAVE BEEN NICE TO KNOW IF ALL THE FERRULES AND JOINTS AND COLLARS WERE GLUED AND SCREWED. I prefer wrapped cues when gambling. again I say the shaft wood is high quality on all cues. I did use other less deflecting shafts (and it helped accuracy ) IF THIS IS THE QUALITY OF WOODS ON ENTRANCE CUES - WHAT WOULD A GUY GET ON A HIGH BUCK CUE? SUPER WOODS AND SHAFTS.


THANKS TO ALL CUE MAKERS, I WOULD BE PROUD TO OWN ANY OF THE CUES. 2,5,7, WERE THE MOST LIKED BY OTHERS. THANKS MARK
 
Klink

Hey brother, it showes the cues are in transit to you. Let me know on the thread when you recieve them please...Get the mailing addy to the next in line and after your done, send them to him, and post the tracking info on the thread...insure them to 3000.00




Klink - NW Florida

John Biddle - Clearwater FL

Bamacues - Maryland

hellfish - Syracuse, NY

a9ballbr8k - Rochester NY

Then back to ftgokie in Oklahoma


Thanks
Shawn
 
Got the Cues

Ok I got the cues today. Hopefully I can get out tonight to try them out.
 
Cues are shipped

Cues were shipped out today via UPS:)

ups tracking number is 1Z 841 W50 03 9204 3322

I insured the cues to 3000.00 and it cost me 32.59 to ship them


John Biddle - Clearwater FL

Bamacues - Maryland

hellfish - Syracuse, NY

a9ballbr8k - Rochester NY
 
John Biddle said:
Cues arrived today. More later.
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Good Deal.....let us know what your initial thoughts are on each cue if you could John.......Then give us your honest opinion on each cue after you have taken them for a good ride........Enjoy

Bamacues....your next so get ready!

Just a few more weeks guys and the cuemakers will be revealed.....so all you guys that are wondering who will build your next cue....keep tabs on this thread

Shawn
 
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Initial Feedback

As mentioned earlier, the cues arrived yesterday well packed and protected. The case is great and I look forward to using it to take the cues to several pool halls in the next few days.

I've got a very full day today, so no reviews, but Tomorrow, Saturday and Monday are already committed to be busy evaluation days.

I did want to point out one thing I noticed, and that was several scratches to the finish on one of the cues. Here's a photo:

scratched-cue.jpg


This is the way I received it. These imperfections are not going to interfere with the evaluation process, nor IMHO should they detract from this cuemaker's rep, as they must have occurred somewhere along the way.

Much more data to follow soon.
 
John Biddle said:
As mentioned earlier, the cues arrived yesterday well packed and protected. The case is great and I look forward to using it to take the cues to several pool halls in the next few days.

I've got a very full day today, so no reviews, but Tomorrow, Saturday and Monday are already committed to be busy evaluation days.

I did want to point out one thing I noticed, and that was several scratches to the finish on one of the cues. Here's a photo:

scratched-cue.jpg


This is the way I received it. These imperfections are not going to interfere with the evaluation process, nor IMHO should they detract from this cuemaker's rep, as they must have occurred somewhere along the way.

Much more data to follow soon.
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Thanks John...Well, with as many hands that these cues have been through, I personally thought there would be a little more damage than what we have...The scuffs and scrapes on the cues should not in any way affect a persons decision on purchasing a cue from any one of these cuemakers....

The names of the cuemakers will be coming out soon........you guys stay tuned

Shawn
 
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