I buy wood. I make cues. Simples.
The only things I don't create from raw materials are the tip, joint (if it has one, some snooker cues don't) and the badge which I get laser engraved because I don't own a laser engraver or any cnc machines for that matter. I used to turn the joints from raw brass rod but when I found someone to supply them for me it just wasn't worth my time. Heres a pic of a WIP custom order. Can you spot the joint?
For me, if you buy any pre started wood components in, you are a cue assembler not a cue maker.
Thats the way I see it anyway. Some may disagree.
The only things I don't create from raw materials are the tip, joint (if it has one, some snooker cues don't) and the badge which I get laser engraved because I don't own a laser engraver or any cnc machines for that matter. I used to turn the joints from raw brass rod but when I found someone to supply them for me it just wasn't worth my time. Heres a pic of a WIP custom order. Can you spot the joint?
For me, if you buy any pre started wood components in, you are a cue assembler not a cue maker.
Thats the way I see it anyway. Some may disagree.
