Cherrier cue "Numbskull"

[Sunchaser]

Here are a few pics of another Pete Cherrier cue. This one is ebony points in birdseye maple. Black leather wrap, 5/16 14 stainless joint, and skulls inlaid into sleeve. Great looking cue in person. All white is ivory. I will try to get better photos later to share. I call this one Numbskull. Matt D.

 

[Busboy]

Thats pretty neat :thumbup:

 

[Sunchaser]

Yes thanks Busboy it is very neat. My pics literally couldn't be much worse but you get the idea. The 3 dimensional silver skulls look amazing, as does the rest of the cue. Will be posting new pics of this one in for sale thread soon. Thanks again on Pete's behalf. Matt D.

 

[Thomas Wayne]

Yes thanks Busboy it is very neat. My pics literally couldn't be much worse but you get the idea. The 3 dimensional silver skulls look amazing, as does the rest of the cue. Will be posting new pics of this one in for sale thread soon. Thanks again on Pete's behalf. Matt D.

Very cool looking. Unfortunately, over time the resin encasing the skulls will move differentially from the surrounding materials with temperature and humidity changes, and require repeated work to keep the surface finish looking seamless.

I made the same mistake years ago when I embedded a silver wizard casting in clear resin. Cool for a while, then pain in the ass after that. That's not a criticism of the design OR the maker; I think the design is mega-cool and it looks well made - it simply won't remain pristine over the test of time.

On the other hand, future finish maintenance may be an acceptable trade-off for the impressive visual and visceral effect in the eyes of the maker and owner.

TW

 

[Sunchaser]

Thanks Mr Wayne for the words and insight. I built a cue 6 years ago for a navy officer using the collar and insignia pins in the butt as per his request. It turned out great and remains the same still today. Maybe it will take more time to shift or move that remains to be seen. Maybe your wizard didn't like being in the cue? Maybe a different epoxy/wood combo? Maybe climate or any number of other variables. When/if it moves, I guess maintaining or refinishing will be required. I know Rico Cerventes liked inlaying gold bands and links in a similar manner and now wonder if he too had these issues. I guess time will tell...

Thank you for sharing your experience and expertise. I/we will consider the possibility of said problem in the future. Still a unique and very playable cue regardless. Maybe I will just add this one to my personal collection as to moniter it's stability, and hit some balls from time to time. Matt D.

 

[dom_poppa]

I nominate this as cue of they year if it was made in 2015.

So far

-Tascarella GTB cue
-Skull Cue

 

[Sunchaser]

Thanks on Pete's behalf again for the comments and checking it out. Here's some better pics Pete took...Matt D.

 

[jhanso18]

Very cool looking. Unfortunately, over time the resin encasing the skulls will move differentially from the surrounding materials with temperature and humidity changes, and require repeated work to keep the surface finish looking seamless.

I made the same mistake years ago when I embedded a silver wizard casting in clear resin. Cool for a while, then pain in the ass after that. That's not a criticism of the design OR the maker; I think the design is mega-cool and it looks well made - it simply won't remain pristine over the test of time.

On the other hand, future finish maintenance may be an acceptable trade-off for the impressive visual and visceral effect in the eyes of the maker and owner.

TW

I'm curious Mr. Wayne, if this only happens with a specific resin, or with silver specifically. Or are you talking about the slight discoloration from the resin to the cue? This cue is over a couple decades old now I believe. Still looks the same as the day it was completed. Or

http://www.keithkues.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/1991-GoldEagle.jpg

(not trying to be a smart allec. I'm genuinely curious, and will have to ask keith about it later when I see him.)

 

[Thomas Wayne]

I'm curious Mr. Wayne, if this only happens with a specific resin, or with silver specifically. [...]

Yes, I wonder that as well. There's no question that wood (any wood) will have characteristics and reactions to change that differ from plastic resin (any plastic resin). So the question of the hour must be, have resin formulations and cue [auto] finishes changed/improved so much since I built the "wizard cue" in the late 80's?

Of course the answer is "yes", and my concerns regarding the edge of the recesses "telegraphing" through the finish may be unfounded in the newer resins. I hope so, because it's truly a very cool cue - which is as good a reason as any to enjoy being wrong.

TW