Custom Cue Maker horror stories

[Koop]

Hot dang, I just got my shaft. Droped it off at the Super Billiards Expo in 2004. Great job too. I wish I had kept the other crooked shaft. What am I gonna tell a buyer now? Duh! I don't know!!!!! Here is a picture of the joint and matching shaft/shafts. God help em man. Guys, this is a $6,600 pool cue.
Purdman

That is just plain wrong.

 

[jhendri2]

ALL good cuemakers run behind. As a matter of fact I've been waiting a couple of weeks just on a quote from a cuemaker from this board (hint to Jack). Just be patient, these guys are trying to make the perfect cue and this ties up a bunch of time.

One month sounds a bit fishy to me though. Most guys run 6 months plus.

Jim

 

[jhendri2]

Hot dang, I just got my shaft. Droped it off at the Super Billiards Expo in 2004. Great job too. I wish I had kept the other crooked shaft. What am I gonna tell a buyer now? Duh! I don't know!!!!! Here is a picture of the joint and matching shaft/shafts. God help em man. Guys, this is a $6,600 pool cue.
Purdman

I love how the rings match up Purdman!!!! BTW, I'll be up your way again in August, the hotel I'll be in has three 9 footers (National conference Center), how about a little one pocket?

Jim

 

[pbat2751]

Hot dang, I just got my shaft. Droped it off at the Super Billiards Expo in 2004. Great job too. I wish I had kept the other crooked shaft. What am I gonna tell a buyer now? Duh! I don't know!!!!! Here is a picture of the joint and matching shaft/shafts. God help em man. Guys, this is a $6,600 pool cue.
Purdman

Ahhh WTF?!?

All I know is someone would look pretty funny having that half hanging out of they're a$$ for $6,600.

Purdy say the name or show the logo.

 

[cueman]

While at a recent tournament I commissioned Joe Ezell, a cuemaker in Hattiesburg, MS, to make a cue and he said the exact same thing. I even went so far as to pull out the money and tried to give him $300 right there and he wouldn't take it.

There is a name I haven't heard in a while. I sold him some equipment years ago. He once came out to my place back in Missouri. He is a really nice guy. I bet you will be really happy with your cue.
Chris
www.hightowercues.com
www.internationalcuemakers.com

 

[shakes]

Ezell

Cyco, I imagine you will be very happy with EZ's cue. Unfortunately the man has a day job that keeps him pretty busy so things take a while, but he is really making some impressive cues lately.

Chris, Joe still uses your deluxe lathe as his traveling repair lathe. He has definitely added some bigger equipment to his shop, but your lathe is still running true and making some $.

 

[Purdman]

I love how the rings match up Purdman!!!! BTW, I'll be up your way again in August, the hotel I'll be in has three 9 footers (National conference Center), how about a little one pocket?

Jim

Jim, the conference center is close by. You get here and we will play at my home. The crabs should be running good in August, we will have to get down on some of the bad boys. Can't wait. You are welcome anytime. Let me know when you will be in town.
Purdman

 

[jhendri2]

Jim, the conference center is close by. You get here and we will play at my home. The crabs should be running good in August, we will have to get down on some of the bad boys. Can't wait. You are welcome anytime. Let me know when you will be in town.
Purdman

Sounds good to me!!! Crabs and beer -->sounds like the Phillipines, nevermind...

I just got back from the NCC yesterday. I didn't know they had table or I would have brought my cues. I know better next time!

When the time gets closer I shoot you an e-mail.

Good luck on getting your cue fixed.

Jim

 

[Jon]

Hey Don,

Is that Potato Salad next to the corn?

mmmmmmmmmmmm

 

[Cue Crazy]

Hey Don,

Is that Potato Salad next to the corn?

mmmmmmmmmmmm

LOL, great minds must really think alike, cause that's what I noticed too. even better then that looks like southern style, Guess a few of those DC boys know good eatin too Atleast Don seems to anyway. I have alttle bit left in the fridge now that looks just like It. Goes great with just about any meal.

Those crabs used to be so thick down here, that you could not even fish, for them robbing the bait all the time. Got expensive with live bait. Have a few buddies that go to the keys each year, and dive for lobster when the season is open, one even owns a place down there. He just went down about a week ago. Man, wish I was there soaking up the rays right now

Anyway, Nice spread Don, you only go around once, and looks like you're making the best of it.

Greg

 

[Michael Webb]

Now if got some sweet potata pie, (cha ching)

 

[Purdman]

Sweet Potatoe Pie????? Your kidding me.

Just hooked up with the crab man. Picking 18 extra large. Getting some potatoe salad, corn, and maybe make a pie. I will let ya know how it comes out.
Purdman

Oh yeah, cold beer!!!!!

 

[Michael Webb]

That's what I'm talking about,
I bet $20.00 on the baker.

 

[Murray Tucker]

Now if got some sweet potata pie, (cha ching)

If you ever make it to Florida I'll hook you up with some ribs and sweet potato pie that is so good it will make you smack your Mama. Just a short drive to the quarters from my house.

 

[Michael Webb]

If you ever make it to Florida I'll hook you up with some ribs and sweet potato pie that is so good it will make you smack your Mama. Just a short drive to the quarters from my house.

Humada,humada,humada,

 

[Jon]

My sister makes a mean Sweet Potato Cassarole.
I just might drive up to NJ and make her make some
I'll be sure to bring some over to you Mike.

If i remember

 

[Michael Webb]

 

[Purdman]

Hot dang, I just got my shaft. Droped it off at the Super Billiards Expo in 2004. Great job too. I wish I had kept the other crooked shaft. What am I gonna tell a buyer now? Duh! I don't know!!!!! Here is a picture of the joint and matching shaft/shafts. God help em man. Guys, this is a $6,600 pool cue.
Purdman

Anybody want to buy this shaft? The one with the silver rings. I ain't gonna stop until I get the correct shaft. Funny thing is, this gut sent me an email claiming to be the victim. Go figure. Bad glue, WTF?
Purdman

 

[jaz]

Anybody want to buy this shaft? The one with the silver rings. I ain't gonna stop until I get the correct shaft. Funny thing is, this gut sent me an email claiming to be the victim. Go figure. Bad glue, WTF?
Purdman

What's the joint?

 

[Koop]

Anybody want to buy this shaft? The one with the silver rings. I ain't gonna stop until I get the correct shaft. Funny thing is, this gut sent me an email claiming to be the victim. Go figure. Bad glue, WTF?
Purdman

Hey Don,

If this were a $250 cue that would be one thing(still not right, but more understandable). But for $6600 I'd tell him to just f*cking fix it and save the excuses. But that's just me

Koop