cuemaking process & machinery requirements

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blud

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cuemaking process & machinery requirements

Howdy folks,

I have had several request asking what it "takes" to build quality cues. I will post a step by step process, about this in a few days. In the mean time, if you have some questions on this subject, please feel free to post them, and I'll do my best to answer one and all. I'll include my answers in my new post.
Thanks for your interest.
blud
 
I learned a lot from your article about dark and light shaft wood. Would you give a brief explanation of selecting, seasoning, and cutting down shaft wood?
 
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Thats cool of ya Blud, thanks man. It is often a hidden art and people are often not willing to give out the secrets or steps involved.
 
is there any chance of fixing a small dent in the bett end of a cue probably about 4 inches down from the joint itself? I think I received my cue like that but i hardly notice it unless im holding the cue at my side.
 
I personally see nothing wrong with educating the cue buying public, about the cue building process. What it takes and how much effort, goes into building your next "master piece".

I will cover the basics of wood selection, materials to use, cutting times, drying woods, how long to dry them, inlays.

And for those who are interested, I"ll talk about what kind of machinery too purchase, a total investment, and the square footage needed for a small shop, and a lot more.

By writting this, it will help "you" the CUSTOMER, select a cue that will maintain it's value for years to come. Who knows, this might even develpoe a few new "Jamb Up Cuemakers", for the years to come. WHAT'S WRONG WITH THAT????

rock&roll
Da-Blud
 
Hey Twist,

no, you need to have it sent to your cuemaker or a good repairman to fix that. it will have to be brought down to the wood and then poped out and or filled and then re-coated.
blud
 
Hey Blud,

I have worked with wood all my life, but in square form, never round. I have always wanted to learn more about cuemaking, especially after visiting with Barry Szamboti. What would you charge someone like me to come down and learn from you? And, how long would it take for you to teach someone enough to get started?
 
Looking forward ...

Hey Blud .... looking forward to you posts on cuemaking and equipment. I have only been making cues for about 2 1/2 years now and am allways looking for that kind of information. Thanks for being willing to share it with the rest of us. Perhaps if you get down this way (Corpus Christi, Texas) you will stop by my humble shop and give me some hands on pointers. I will supply the refreshments and food.
:p
 
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