Cue Caps - Before the Renaissance

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Hello Members..
Before I bought a CNC Machine, I was using only 3 basic Machines.
a mini Lathe, Mini Mill, and, a 99 dollar Band Saw.

Those were the "Dark Ages" of Cue Caps..
Before the (CNC) Reniassance...

Here are some of my earlier Cue Caps I made.

 

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More Cue Caps for the "Dark Ages"

Here are some others

 

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More

And more....

Thanks for viewing..
These are just some I made before.
I am retired.
I do not make them anymore.
But, there was a lot of designs made.
There's much more old Cue Caps that I made.
Many of you did not see them..

 

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Gina Cue Cap

Here is one of my favorite Cue Cap that I made...
I used only a Mini Lathe ( 9 x 20 ) , mini Milling machine, and, Band saw.
Everybody..
Can you "Reverse Engeneer" this Cap? :smile:
Just to test your knowledge and skills.
See if you know which processes had to be done, and,
what order it had to be done in.. :smile:
Note: I think the Late, Great Collector Steve Piesner had this cue.
The Gina Cue (That this cap went to) was made for a Califirnia Movie Exc.
mmm. I know who, I just forgot his name.. No disrespect to him..
I will add it when I find out.

 

[Chopdoc]

Very cool, thanks for showing these! :thumbup::thumbup::thumbup:

I was recently going through your web site. I started out on Tikkler's Photobucket page and ended up on yours.

Beautiful work. Really shows how much can be done with relatively simple tools in talented hands.

.

 

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Thanks

Thanks for saying that Chop

 

[Sunchaser]

You achieved what others shouldn't, couldn't, or wouldn't. Just incredibly awesome. Love them all. Matt D.

 

[Snooker Theory]

Great work, beautiful attention to detail. Even more impressive given the tools used!

 

[vinniebabarooch]

Alton,
Your the best!
Beautiful work. I’m happy to own a few of your caps.

 

[Type79]

Hi Alton

Hi Alton,

Thank you for sharing more of your beautiful work. Seeing your early work is insightful. You're the best.

 

[greyghost]

Here is one of my favorite Cue Cap that I made...

I used only a Mini Lathe ( 9 x 20 ) , mini Milling machine, and, Band saw.

Everybody..

Can you "Reverse Engeneer" this Cap? :smile:

Just to test your knowledge and skills.

See if you know which processes had to be done, and,

what order it had to be done in.. :smile:

Note: I think the Late, Great Collector Steve Piesner had this cue.

The Gina Cue (That this cap went to) was made for a Califirnia Movie Exc.

mmm. I know who, I just forgot his name.. No disrespect to him..

I will add it when I find out.

Recut?


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[Steppo]

I wish I had a few more sets

 

[n_den]

retired?! no no no, pm incoming lol

 

[Buster8001]

Always wanted a set of your caps, sir!

Josh

 

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More...

Hello Guys..
Thanks for Posting Guys..

Came in to take a break. Yes, I work everyday.
24/7/365
3 sessions. Morning Noon and Evening.
I make all kind os stuff. Not only Cue Caps

Here are more Caps from the past.

Joe Rogan's Southwest UFC Cue Cap ( The Octagon)
Sara Rously's Cory Barnheart Cue
Two Mcdermotts for Maurice H. in Europe
and, a gift from Maurice to Straight Pool Champion, Thomas Engert
for his High Run of 492 Balls.

Have a safe Sunday.. Thanks for viewing..

Alton

 

[alpine9430]

Alton

Very impressive.
So glad I have a couple of your designs in my collection.
Tough to say which is a favorite as they all are exceptional.
Hope you are well.

Myron

 

[peterskw]

Alton, Great Stuff-as always!! Neat stuff for Joe Rogan, I'm a big fan of his!

KP

 

[cueaddicts]

Love seeing your older caps again! My oh my, they have come a long way, but Alton you sure did some fancy work back then pre-cnc !!!!

 

[Bavafongoul]

Anyone that can build a protector set that included a real functioning spinner in the butt protector,
well, that person is just too darn hard to describe...talented, creative, innovative, imaginative and
never been done before and if so, surely not as precisely and artistically as Altion recently created.

Alton, you're like Derek Jeter....One of a kind & the best to ever perform in your line of work. Nuf Ced!
Thanks for sharing your early period work; from the outset, you distinguished yourself from others.


Matt B.

 

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My Late Personal Cue

Hello Forum,
Thank You all.. for posting and viewing.
Thank You guys, for posting those kind words..
Love you all...
I have to stop adding post here, as, when I come on to Thank You,
I am "re Bumping" this post to the top,over and over.
So, I got to stop adding to this.
No disrespect to anyone.

So, since I'm here, this is my "Late" personal Cue I made.
I bought a Ebony Full Spliced Blank butt, from Eric at ATLAS Billiard Supply.
and, a 30 dollar "3rd Cut" blank shaft.
Added all the stuff need to complete the cue.
I was a "Cue Customizer", not "Cue Maker".

Once again, Thank You all for viewing..
Alton Takata < Now > The Chess Set Maker