Brunswick Cue Information

[Mookamania]

Hey guys,

I hope this is the the right section. I recently found this cue stored away in my basement. It was my grandfathers cue and the first cue I have ever played with. I am just wondering if anyone has any information on it. I plan on getting it refinished in memory of him. Here are some pictures:

My grandfather changed the wrap and put on some twine in its spot. If anyone knows anything about the cue, or what the wrap was, it would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks for looking.

Mike

 

[Oregonmeds]

I don't know anything particular about it, other than it's obviously not valuable or a collector, looks very department store quality but you could and probably should refinish that one yourself rather than spend money on it, and it would be more personal if you did it yourself anyway.

You don't need anything more than a few sheets of sandpaper, 120 grit to 600 grit and some kind of stain if you like, and a clear like laquer spray which is very easy to work with and dries in minutes. Take the wrap off and toss it, sand the cue with 120 grit while turning it by hand to keep things even until enough scratches are out and it's all bare wood, then stain, then sand with around 220 then clear a few thin coats so they don't drip or run too much just to avoid extra sanding then sand with 600 at the end after it's dry. If you want super glossy then sand all the way to 1000 or 1500 grit.

The only thing you need a pro for is to redo a new wrap and that will be under $20...

You can't hurt the value, it has none, and as long as you're always turning while sanding it will come out even. I've done a few cue this way with both black laquer to get a piano finish and clear on another one and they come out like new or better looking than new every time and it really is just that easy. The shaft you don't do anything other than sand lightly again always while turning and keeping in mind you want it even all over with higher grits, to whatever level of gloss you want, no stain or clear or anything else. Taking out small dents is as easy as a drop of water and a heat source like an iron.

You could spend to have a pro do it, but that seems kind of silly and not worth it really. It should really remain a wall decoration anyway rather than a player if it was grandpa's cue. Just leaving it as is wouldn't be a bad idea either, it's a vintage cue after all and doesn't really need to look new. You and grandpa made all those scratches and dings and that's all just part of it's history.

 

[Mookamania]

Thanks for the info, it's greatly appreciated. I didn't think it was a collectors piece or anything just wanted to see if anyone had any info on it. It does mean a lot to me though so I think I may give in and have it done professionally, I'll regret it when I try myself and end up destroying it. Thanks again!

 

[softshot]

as long as it's straight it might make a hell of a player.. old wood is good wood..

me.. I'd pay to have it refinished right and use it daily

 

[TATE]

Brunswick outsourced their cues startring in the 1970's. They had a number of lines with Palmer, Schmelke, Adam cues, etc.

In the late 1970's they had a line of production cues with Imperial - with a "retro" look - this is one of these lines. They were an affordable cue made in Taiwan and sold through Brunswick dealers, pool rooms, etc.

If you really wanted the cue to look like new for sentimental reasons, the cost would be about $125 for a refinish and re-wrap.

Chris

 

[Scott Lee]

You got the straight scoop from Tate. IMO, I would just keep it the way it is. You can still remember your grandad, and with the 'wear and tear' the cue shows, it just means that it was used a lot. If you've got money to burn, have it refinished...but nothing says "Old Grandad" like original, imo. If you do want it refinished, Scot Sherbine of Proficient Billiards is a very reputable and fair guy.

Scott Lee
www.poolknowledge.com