Box cues

[dave sutton]

hey wiz. that gina that matt 24 posted looks like exactly the same cue u posted on quantum leep

 

[TheWizard]

I thought so too, but the joint collars and some of the rings are different if you look that the pics I posted and the ginacue Matt posted, you'll see the differences that I pointed out in a previous post.

I am wondering though if it would be possible to get a replica cue stick made, I imagine it would, but it would have a mighty pretty price tag to have it made.

Willie

 

[dave sutton]

I thought so too , but the joint collars and some of the rings are different , if you look that the pics I posted, and then look at the ginacue Matt posted, you'll see the differences that I pointed out in a previous post

I am wondering though, if it would be possible to get a replica cue stick made, I imagine it would, but it would have a mighty pretty price tag to have it made

Willie

see post #2 in this thread

 

[robertno1pool]

I am planning on having a cue maker make a box cue for me.

Assuming I am a cuemaker would charge $2K for a 4 point 4 venner cue, what would you expect to pay for a veneered box cue?

Pics with examples would be good.

Thanks,

Ken

Back to your original question. I would expect the number of veneers used and number of boxes in the cue - both forearm and butt - to determine the price of the cue.

There is one (1) post I have found on "mitered windows" in the "ask the cuemaker" section of this forum dated 12-04-2006 that discusses the process.

If you look closely, some of these veneers are butt-jointed together and some have a 45-degree mitered look. I would expect you could select which look you want.

Some of these windows have very rounded corners and some are very sharp - just like points. I would expect you could select which you like.

Ivory windows will definately cost more than some other wood windows.

Some windows appear to use standard veneer thicknesses and others appear to have custom milled thicknesses using hardwoods rather than veneers.

In the end, the complexity and time required should determine how much each window cost - just like an inlay.

 

[dave sutton]

i have seen cues made both ways. most veneered boxs are on a 45 mitered but i saw a cue that had the loner veneer the full legnth and the shorter veneer inlayed next to it so the veneers kinda looked like steps. never seen boxes done like this but it was so different. i really liked it

 

[qfancier]

Here's probably the 2 best images that I could get of this cue stick, as in the series episode, there wasn't any close enough camera angle showing the entire butt of the cue stick, and so, I just tried the best I could

I do know, that in the episode Al (Dean Stockwell) mentions, that it is 21oz, in weight made with Ebony and inlaid with MoP, but the this cue stick is a mystery, as I can't even find out who made this cue, to try and get a better picture of it, oh well, I liked the challenge of finding a few good pics at least

Willie

Except for the ring above the handle, it looks very much like a box cue that Bill Stroud was making in the late 70's.

http://www.josswest.net/tulsa.html

Maybe Ibuycues can chime in if it is the same design or cue.

 

[Matt_24]

Here is a good shot of the Josswest. The cue in question looks very close to this as far as I can tell!

 

[ibuycues]

Josswest

Here is a good shot of the Josswest. The cue in question looks very close to this as far as I can tell!

Nice picture. I now own this cue, and have for several years.

Will

 

[TheWizard]

Here is a good shot of the Josswest. The cue in question looks very close to this as far as I can tell!

Yep, that's "Alberta" right there, as I recognice the joint collars and the silver line inlays that run from the smaller ivory boxes

Thank you for posting the pic, Matt, some rep point for you sir

Willie

 

[ChrisOnline]

Yep, that's "Alberta" right there, as I recognice the joint collars and the silver line inlays that run from the smaller ivory boxes

Thank you for posting the pic, Matt, some rep point for you sir

Willie

somebody was watching Quantum leap recently

chris

 

[TheWizard]

somebody was watching Quantum leap recently

chris

lol, I was watching it a while ago, but that cue stick has stuck in my mind for quite a while

Speaking of box cues, here's a little beauty that I'm waiting on arriving

Willie

 

[Fatboy]

i have 3 box cues on the way, they will be here in about 2 weeks, I cant wait, i'll recruite someone to post pics for me in a new thread, i'm so excited I cant stand it-I fell into a deal about a month ago and 3 of the cues are box cues. Berore I wasnt a box cue fan, I am now. BTW they are B.Szams. They will never be sold, i'll live with them under a bridge befor I would ever sell them,

nice thread and beatiful cues.

happy hoildays

fatboy

 

[TheWizard]

I have always known you've got great taste in cues, Fatboy, but now you have tattood that to the inside of my head, some rep points for you, just for having great taste in cue sticks

Willie

 

[Drawman623]

Try Pete Ohman

Art Cantando box cue with Pete Ohman matching break

Bill Schick Box cue with Pete Ohman break

Pete Ohman break cue that goes with my Richard Black

You would be shocked at how much cue Pete will provide for very reasonable money. I have seen many examples of his work; his fit and finish is superb. Inlays, mitered veneers, recuts...he builds a gorgeous box cue. He is working on a fancy quilted maple box cue with snakewood for me now.

 

[TheWizard]

If there was ever a recipie book on on mouthwatering pool cues, these cues would definitely be included in the "Chef's Special" section

Sweet cues man, especially the twins

Willie

 

[etimmons]

box cue

Here is my new box cue called a SideWinder.

 

[Tommyd1]

Only a real big wish !

Oh, please let me we win the Lotto........I'll give plenty of money to the poor........................Cue makers

Just a wish after seeing all these Box Cues.


Tommyd1

 

[jayman]

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View attachment 55283this early 80's box cue is kinda cool.

 

[Drawman623]

wow

Kinda cool doesn't quite cover this beauty. I had never seen a Rempe box cue. Bravo. A great cue to show! Thank you Jay

 

[TheWizard]

Absolutely sweet cues people, keep 'em coming

Willie