Chet Morris rebuild

[ratcues]

These are always neat to see so I thought I'd take a little time and post pics of this Chet Morris cue. It was a mess when I got it. The joint was cracked through and the butt sleeve had issues. It took me longer than usual but I don't apologize for that. Its tough to see the joint damage from the pics. In fact, the customer didn't even know it was broken. He just thought the SS collar was loose.

 

[ratcues]

In process pics.

 

[ratcues]

Finished. One thing I didn't expect was the green material actually being blue. That was a new one for me.

 

[blackpearlmaker]

Great repair work there buddy, im sure the owner will be happy on this new look. hope all is well and have a nice day my friend,--Al

 

[Bob Owen]

Great job!!:thumbup:

 

[tduncan]

Wow!:thumbup:

 

[Buster8001]

Wow, I love that cue! I so need a clear window cue.

Josh

EDIT. And great work, too!

 

[cueaddicts]

super job

Awesome restoration !! I experienced the same thing (this same type of marblized plastic material going from greenish to light blue) on an old stick I once worked on. The original cue had a green and black silk wrap, so I think it was originally 'greenish'.....but who knows....it was the 60s after all ??

 

[Realizm]

Dam good looking .....

 

[Steppo]

Thank you Ryan, I can't wait to see your work.

 

[JAM]

I was just searching on this forum for some info about Chester Morris, who happened to be a good friend of mine. He moved to Florida, I want to say, around 1990-ish, but this is subject to check.

Chester Morris used to sell cue sticks out of the trunk of his car. I bought my very first cue from him. He also repaired cues back at his home in Maryland. He was a funny guy. He performed trick shots for me at a PM Magazine TV show that came to provide coverage for a pool tournament I was involved in running. There's more to this story, but I'll save it for another time.

Anyway, I created a thread this morning about Chan Whitt Jr., a young pool player who gained notoriety for his trickshots and exhibitions as a youngster. He was the first BCA junior player to win a tournament put on by the BCA, which was in 1989.

In this picture, you can see Chan shooting a shot, with some onlookers standing by. This was taken at the Golden Cue in Bladensburg, MD in 1984. The gentlemen leaning against the wall wearing a cap is Chester Morris! I thought I'd just throw it in this thread since this is a recent thread mentioning Chet's name.

 

[Steppo]

I talked to Rick Morris (Chet's nephew) over a couple of emails. The man sure sounded like a real character.

 

[ratcues]

I've had a couple of inquiries about the acrylic window. I do not use acrylic in tube form. I get it in solid rod. That way, I can customize it to each specific cue I work on. I don't remember where I got it but I'm sure I can find out.

If you choose this route, understand that it isn't just a matter of boring and viola!, a clear window. Its not that simple.