bludworth sneaky pete

dmgwalsh

dmgwalsh

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I just took delivery on a brand new 20 ounce signed (10/03) Bludworth Sneaky Pete that I got off a guy on ebay. I just wanted to say that although I have only used it for a few hours, I like the hit a lot and intend to use it as my primary cue. I had been using a 19 ounce custom widowmaker, which is a little thinner, and about an inch longer, which I liked quite well. So far, the Bludworth feels a bit more solid.

Three questions: What type of tip would be on this cue? What size are the threads?(I need to get a joint protector) and Is the joint supposed to be real tight. It seems a lot tighter than my widowmaker. Maybe that helps explain the solidity of the hit. Sometimes on the widowmaker the cue would start unscrewing by itself. Any thoughts?
 
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dmgwalsh said:
I just took delivery on a brand new 20 ounce signed (10/03) Bludworth Sneaky Pete that I got off a guy on ebay. I just wanted to say that although I have only used it for a few hours, I like the hit a lot and intend to use it as my primary cue. I had been using a 19 ounce custom widowmaker, which is a little thinner, and about an inch longer, which I liked quite well. So far, the Bludworth feels a bit more solid.

Three questions: What type of tip would be on this cue? What size are the threads?(I need to get a joint protector) and Is the joint supposed to be real tight. It seems a lot tighter than my widowmaker. Maybe that helps explain the solidity of the hit. Sometimes on the widowmaker the cue would start unscrewing by itself. Any thoughts?
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Ummm, I think the joint is a 2x4, it should have a leather pool cue tip (preferrably NOT screw-on type) and you should spark that joint.

At least that's what I give w/ out a pic...

-pigi
 
You only want to thread the shaft on about 2 or 3 threads most. Tightness of the two pieces of the cue would bring down playability. also put the tip on the butt end for best results, via lowest deflection. One more thing to remember, pass it to the left.:)-*
 
bethesilentone said:
You only want to thread the shaft on about 2 or 3 threads most. Tightness of the two pieces of the cue would bring down playability. also put the tip on the butt end for best results, via lowest deflection. One more thing to remember, pass it to the left.:)-*
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You sound like someone that used to post here.
 
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Dennis, nice looking piece of Cocobolo wood. I believe most of your replys are from Blud bashers. Leonard has been making cues for 30 some years and probably trained more cuemakers than anybody else on the planet plus made their cuemaking equipment.
I think he might use LePro or Triangle on his sneaky petes. The joints are made tight on purpose. Feels more ike a one piece with the wood to wood joint. It will loosen up after you take it apart and rescrew it a few times. If you get a friend to help, you can pull as you unscrew it. This is how Blud loosened up a set of custom joint protectors on my Blud. Have fun with your new cue.
I would like to tell you one thing about Blud. At VF, a wheelchair player came up to him and wanted to buy a sneaky pete. He also wanted to buy one for an event he was putting together. The sneaky petes were going for $350. Leonard not only sold him one for $175, he gave him one for the tournament. No Charge!! Told him anything to promote our sport. So Dennis, you can tell all the Blud bashers that you got one hell of a nice cue from one hell of a nice cuemaker.
Don "Purdman" P. :cool:
 
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Donald A. Purdy said:
Dennis, nice looking piece of Cocobolo wood. I believe most of your replys are from Blud bashers. Leonard has been making cues for 30 some years and probably trained more cuemakers than anybody else on the planet plus made their cuemaking equipment.
I think he might use LePro or Triangle on his sneaky petes. The joints are made tight on purpose. Feels more ike a one piece with the wood to wood joint. It will loosen up after you take it apart and rescrew it a few times. If you get a friend to help, you can pull as you unscrew it. This is how Blud loosened up a set of custom joint protectors on my Blud. Have fun with your new cue.
I would like to tell you one thing about Blud. At VF, a wheelchair player came up to him and wanted to buy a sneaky pete. He also wanted to buy one for an event he was putting together. The sneaky petes were going for $350. Leonard not only sold him one for $175, he gave him one for the tournament. No Charge!! Told him anything to promote our sport. So Dennis, you can tell all the Blud bashers that you got one hell of a nice cue from one hell of a nice cuemaker.
Don "Purdman" P. :cool:
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Thanks for the reply, Don. I know people say that when you get a new cue, sometimes the improved play is because you are paying closer attention...BUT
I really liked the solid feel of the hit and was making a lot of shots that I sometimes muff. I've seen Blud set up at the Midwest Expo and the Windy City Open. This fall I'll stop by and say Hi to him. Dennis
 
Donald A. Purdy said:
...I believe most of your replys are from Blud bashers...
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Yeah, yeah...and poor people live in the bad n'hoods 'coz that's where the man can keep an eye on them...

Nobody said anything negative about Blud, close as it got was your statement alluding to the fact that some take issue w/ him.

For the record, Blud is an artist. No bouta dowdit.

Now, pass it to the left.

-pigi
 
95% of the time he uses a medium Triangle tip on his cues, unless you request otherwise. The one you received from Poolmonk probably has a Triangle, I wouldnt change it, good tip.
 
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KingCarom said:
95% of the time he uses a medium Triangle tip on his cues, unless you request otherwise. The one you received from Poolmonk probably has a Triangle, I wouldnt change it, good tip.
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yeah, Poolmonk said it was a triangle. i'll give it a shot.
 
dmgwalsh said:
I just took delivery on a brand new 20 ounce signed (10/03) Bludworth Sneaky Pete that I got off a guy on ebay. I just wanted to say that although I have only used it for a few hours, I like the hit a lot and intend to use it as my primary cue. I had been using a 19 ounce custom widowmaker, which is a little thinner, and about an inch longer, which I liked quite well. So far, the Bludworth feels a bit more solid.

Three questions: What type of tip would be on this cue? What size are the threads?(I need to get a joint protector) and Is the joint supposed to be real tight. It seems a lot tighter than my widowmaker. Maybe that helps explain the solidity of the hit. Sometimes on the widowmaker the cue would start unscrewing by itself. Any thoughts?
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The cue you used to play with the widowmaker is made by a Canadian ,Gregg Hearns,who was taught by Bludworth 10 or 12 yrs ago.It should look very similar to the one you just bought.Are you going to keep it or sell it?
 
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almer said:
The cue you used to play with the widowmaker is made by a Canadian ,Gregg Hearns,who was taught by Bludworth 10 or 12 yrs ago.It should look very similar to the one you just bought.Are you going to keep it or sell it?
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I'm going to keep it. It's a beautiful cue -birds eye maple with light green lignum vitae wood, white holly and yellow brazilian satinwood.

I tried to google Hearn(I guess his name is Greg Hearn) but his web site is no longer up. How do you know he makes widowmakers? Bert was pretty mysterious about where the cue was made.I'd love to see other examples of his work. Do you know where I could see any pictures. Dennis
 
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