Changing My Cue Vault Extraordinarily

[Rosewood]

Wow, wow and more wows!
That room is a pool enthusiast's paradise!
I would enjoy seeing the new arrangement too, so I can gloat and live vicariously. Dream would be to play on such a table too. Hat off to you sir.

 

[Hungarian]

Keeping all at this point. 20+

You could announce the inaugural "ibuycues Invitational" on those (20) tables. Not sure what game you'd play. but add enough money and they will come!!

 

[ibuycues]

I did recently finish the redesign of my cue vault, and must say I am absolutely delighted with the result.

I really liked the cue vault loaded with the small 1930s coin op tables for cue display. It had been that way for over 15 years, and I felt ready to give it a change. At some risk, I must admit.

The 1879 CG Akam cast iron billiard table looks amazing. It is world class, and as rare as lips on a chicken.
Here are a few pics of the redone vault.

Will Prout

 

[ibuycues]

Also, I have redone my home pool room,
utilizing a few of the small antique coin op tables for displays.
This room is next door to the vault.

I just acquired an original Model 40 Brunswick coat closet that
has external cue racks on both sides. A stunning totally original piece that matches the Arcade table.
I need to figure out where to place it.

Will Prout

 

[ibuycues]

Also, I have redone my home pool room,
utilizing a few of the small antique coin op tables for displays.
This room is next door to the vault.

I just acquired an original Model 40 Brunswick coat closet that
has external cue racks on both sides. A stunning totally original piece that matches the Arcade table.
I need to figure out where to place it.

Will Prout

A few more pics.
The pool room is next door to the vault.

 

[bama boy]

Will

The vault is great, but to me the “pool room” is sublime. Fantastic results of your labor of love putting this together over the years.

Thanks for sharing.

 

[RAMIII]

Wow that's incredible, congratulations! It's nice when hard work comes together and you can enjoy it, such a rarity!
Enjoy!

 

[boogieman]

A few more pics.
The pool room is next door to the vault.

It looks like you took the phrase "museum quality" to heart!

Just a stunning collection. Do you have a website or anything where we can see closeups of stuff? I could spend hours looking at all the little details. You did a great job on the new setup!

 

[jasonlaus]

Is your Arcade 10'?

I need to get mine refinished

 

[j2pac]

I did recently finish the redesign of my cue vault, and must say I am absolutely delighted with the result.

I really liked the cue vault loaded with the small 1930s coin op tables for cue display. It had been that way for over 15 years, and I felt ready to give it a change. At some risk, I must admit.

The 1879 CG Akam cast iron billiard table looks amazing. It is world class, and as rare as lips on a chicken.
Here are a few pics of the redone vault.

Will Prout

That is insane.

 

[xX-Wizard-Xx]

that is beyond nice ... wow

 

[Pocket Change]

That is absolutely stunning!! I’m thinking billiard museum quality.
What an astounding collection, thanks for sharing and enjoy.

 

[Mensabum]

As some may know I have a special room where I keep my cues.
It has its own furnace, air conditioning, digital humidity control, and more.
For 20+ years I have used the small antique coin-operated pool tables
that were made ca1931-35 as part of how I exhibit and enjoy the cues.
The tables are genuine and each weighs kinda like a refrigerator. Unique and rare.

I am changing the room radically (and am very apprehensive) even though I love how
the rare small tables work in my vault. I have come upon a very, very rare Akam billiard table,
they were made from 1879-1883. Everything below the rails is cast iron, extremely unique, and
CG Akam became very quickly known as one of the world’s best table makers.

A good friend of mine has worked in the world of antique billiards for 40+ years, has traveled to
likely every state in the Union in his acquisitions and operations, and told me he had only known
of (not seen) three in all his years.

Next week is a big week. In it goes…

Will Prout

Holy Schmoley!!!

 

[ibuycues]

Is your Arcade 10'?

I need to get mine refinished

9’ 6-legged pool table. I have identical table except as billiard (really rare) in our lower level.

 

[jasonlaus]

9’ 6-legged pool table. I have identical table except as billiard (really rare) in our lower level.

10' 6 leg here. Need to send it to Mark for refinish.

What a gorgeous table.

4 1/8 pockets but plays great.

Enjoy

 

[Glenee]

Wow just Wow.

 

[mdavis228]

Really incredible, Will!! Such a fantastic collection & presentation

 

[ibuycues]

Really incredible, Will!! Such a fantastic collection & presentation

When are you coming over?

Will

 

[mdavis228]

I appreciate the invite, Will. Let’s get past the weather situation & I’ll get with you to work out a good time to come over. Look forward to it!!! Be a pleasure and an honor.

 

[cueman]

The carom table looks really sharp. What did you do with all the small tables?