Cue Restoration

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Shorty said:
I recently came across a cue and am looking to have it restored and made back into a playing cue. I know these cues are not very valuable, but I want to do it for sentimental reasons and I like the colors and style of this cue. Tate believes this cue to be an older Adams cue, many thanks to Tate for his help. The cue actually seems to be pretty darn straight and sound. The shaft needs a new ferrule and tip and much cleaning up. The butt does not appear be warped much if any. I am overall impressed with the cue. I may have it lightened some as it is a 20 ouncer. Even the MOP inlays are not cracked from what I can tell...amazing. They just need polishing to be made shiney again. The wrap feels like a really soft thread, but was white with green speck. I am unsure what cortland feels like, as this may be it. It appears to be a full splice, maple, orange, maple, and ebony veneers inside to out. It has a very sharp joint pin, and does not stick out much. Also the joint pin appears to be brass, very dull I may add, but still looks like brass.

Attached are some pictures for your viewing pleasure...

Also, I would welcome input as to who to ask for the restoration job. I have asked Bryan Mordt already, but would also like additional opinions in case he is too busy.

Once the restoration is done, I will also post pics here on his thread.

Thanks,
Shorty
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Shorty,

That's a nice old cue. Unfortunately, people generally won't make a windfall on such cues if resale is a priority. Old Adams cues just don't have the following that some other old production cues do. Wish that were not the case because they are very well-made cues and play great. Since you are doing it for sentimental reasons, I would just look for someone who does great refinish work at a good value, and for that I would recommend any of the following....Bryan, Andy Gilbert, Scot Sherbine, or maybe even Chris Nitti (in your neck of the woods).

Sean
 
The old Palmer I have went to proficient billiards. I sent it and an MO for $182 and back came a "new" stick, and that 182 contained the shipping back charges.

They bleached the shaft and added a Moori tip. The butt/forearm was completely refinished with a new wrap.

To see the results of their work:

http://forums.azbilliards.com/showthread.php?t=23826


So I say send it to Proficient, their work is amazing, the prices are very fair, and the turnaround time is short.
 
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Shorty said:
Based on my past experience, I am not sure Mr. Sherbine is a valid option.

Thanks anyway,
Shorty
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Would you like to share why?
 
titlistsucker said:
I recommend Scott Sherbine, he does good work, and is remarkably fast!

Bgrds
Raist
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That bridge has already been burned. I hope Bryan isn't dumb enough to take it on as well, some customers just aren't worth the money you'll make on the deal.

Jim
 
I deal with Scott personally, and as i hail from Singapore which is miles away trust is the single most important aspect.

Scott has even assured ebayers who check references on me.. And as someone to do nifty work, trustworthy(some cuemakers are known to "detain" cues), resonable prices, i dont see how u could have offended him? unless u asked for a discount on the quality work he does ? That , would be travesty..


Bgrds
Raist
 
Shorty said:
That is the way adults handle it. Not across some internet forum.

Shorty
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Hey Shorty,

What the hell do you call airing all your dirty laundry on an interent forum. How did the Scot Sherbine incident end up here in the first place?

The hypocrite speaks again....:rolleyes:
 
Shorty said:
What happened between Scott and I is just that, between Scott and I. That is the way adults handle it. Not across some internet forum. Lesson learned.

Shorty
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Hindsight is 20/20 huh? :rolleyes:
 
SportsCenter music, please. Dunadunt, dunadunt, Shorty...........Just.....Got...............Jacked...........Up!
 
buddha162 said:
If you actually like your cuemaker/cuerepairman, please DON'T recommend him to do this job.

-Roger
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This points out something that should be obvious... MOST have A person that they go to all the time for their cue needs. Someone that changes cues as much as shorty does should've already found a "keeper" when it comes to his cue needs. He doesn't have a keeper because he's burned every bridge he's used so far in the cue repair world.
 
cueaddicts said:
Shorty,

That's a nice old cue. Unfortunately, people generally won't make a windfall on such cues if resale is a priority. Old Adams cues just don't have the following that some other old production cues do. Wish that were not the case because they are very well-made cues and play great. Since you are doing it for sentimental reasons, I would just look for someone who does great refinish work at a good value, and for that I would recommend any of the following....Bryan, Andy Gilbert, Scot Sherbine, or maybe even Chris Nitti (in your neck of the woods).

Sean
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Yep, I agree 100%.
 
Shorty said:
Based on my past experience, I am not sure Mr. Sherbine is a valid option.

Thanks anyway,
Shorty
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HUFF Q's in VA? does good work. Another viable source might be Chuck Weller/Walker up in the NE. Highly recommended!!! Contact info can be found in some of the other threads:rolleyes:
 
ribdoner said:
HUFF Q's in VA? does good work. Another viable source might be Chuck Weller/Walker up in the NE. Highly recommended!!! Contact info can be found in some of the other threads:rolleyes:
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Yea, I forgot about Huff cues, definitely give him a call, he'll treat you right. :D :D
 
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