custom cue makers

larrynj1 said:
do what? as i already said, so far all you've said is you will write a check. what's the bet ?
"i'll bet you 20k on aiming systems"- wtf does that mean? why not just send me the money and you no longer have to look like a fool?
what a windbag!! LMAO!!
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Larry, all you are good for is your one-sentence comments that either A. insults someone, B. attempt a lame joke, or C. give me the impression that you take a huge puff off a crack pipe right before you post. Seriously, every time I see your name I expect your post to be one of the three I mentioned above. I am pretty sure you are just an alias used to start some flame wars.
 
Ken_4fun said:
Jimbo -

My input on the debate of the day was people mostly defend the cue purchase that they have already bought.
Regards
ken
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I could not agree more, the other issue is lack of experience, most people can only draw from the limited experience they have. If you have only played with a Meucci and a Cuetech and then try a custom cue it may be the best cue YOU have ever played with, but what does that really mean? How many people can say they've played with a thousand cues or hit a ball with 20+ different Southwests or a dozen or so real Bushkas?? I'm not saying that people need to have these types of life experiences to form an educated opinion, but sometimes it helps to know what you are dealing with. I can't tell you how many times I've heard people tell me that (fill in the blank) makes the best cue ever only to hear them bad mouth it and make the same claim about the next new cue they buy. You don't need to have hit with every cue ever made, but it would help :-)

Jim
 
JimBo said:
You don't need to have hit with every cue ever made, but it would help :-)
Jim
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I sure haven't hit with every cue out there, but one cue I did want to try but for some reason never got on the original list, was the Jimbo cue. What the hell ever happened to it...is it still floating around out there? If you have it, would you send it to me and if not, how many more are there to go on the list?
 
drivermaker said:
I sure haven't hit with every cue out there, but one cue I did want to try but for some reason never got on the original list, was the Jimbo cue. What the hell ever happened to it...is it still floating around out there? If you have it, would you send it to me and if not, how many more are there to go on the list?
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Wrong forum.

Jim
 
The Bottom Line

If you don't have something good to say about someone, don't say anything at all. This does not make you an asskisser or ballless, it just might make you a better human being!
Purdman :cool:
 
Donald A. Purdy said:
If you don't have something good to say about someone, don't say anything at all. This does not make you an asskisser or ballless, it just might make you a better human being!
Purdman :cool:
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That's bullshit and no way to go about learning anything on a forum, this is a place to share knowledge and experience. People who believe you should learn things on your own by making misstakes is a selfish person not a better person. If you knew someone was a crook and kept your mouth shut and he robbed 3 more people how does that make you a better human?? I think the truth is what makes you a better person and that's all I expect from the people who take the time to share info here.

Jim
 
JimBo said:
That's bullshit and no way to go about learning anything on a forum, this is a place to share knowledge and experience. People who believe you should learn things on your own by making misstakes is a selfish person not a better person. If you knew someone was a crook and kept your mouth shut and he robbed 3 more people how does that make you a better human?? I think the truth is what makes you a better person and that's all I expect from the people who take the time to share info here.

Jim
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JimBo, I don't care how much you know about cues or cuemakers. You are a piss poor example of a human being. I am glad you think you are so perfect. Time will tell.
Purdman :rolleyes:
 
cueman said:
What does all of this have to do with CUSTOM CUEMAKERS?
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His comments about me being a ball less asskissing person, and calling Rick and Richard Phillippi crooks and thiefs. That's all Chris. I also know about you and would never stand for someone to lie about you here on the forum. I am just trying to tell the guy that if he doesn't have anything good to say about a person, don't say anything at all.
Purdman
 
purdman, these clowns live for a name-calling ,nasty interchange with normal people. it doesn't take much to set them off, and i find it pretty funny when they take the bait and pop off. LMAO!!
 
Donald A. Purdy said:
JimBo, I don't care how much you know about cues or cuemakers. You are a piss poor example of a human being. I am glad you think you are so perfect. Time will tell.
Purdman :rolleyes:
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Donald I have never claimed to know so much about cues or cuemakers, I'm sorry that you disagree with my opinions about stealing cue designs and my opinions that this and all forums are here for sharing opinions and experiences. Part of that (IMO) is to share good as well as bad experiences, If I have to put up with all the shills who want to push their friends or try to make the cues they are going to try and sell look great then I am sure as hell not going to complain about someone who shares a bad experience. If you don't have anything good to say don't say anything at all has no place in an educational format such as this (IMO). If people don't want others to tell bad stories about their work or business practices then maybe they would be better served to improve the way they do business.

Jim
 
larrynj1 said:
purdman, these clowns live for a name-calling ,nasty interchange with normal people. it doesn't take much to set them off, and i find it pretty funny when they take the bait and pop off. LMAO!!
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LOL yes "these CLOWNS" good observation Larry.
I guess saying he is balless because he doesn't think anyone should ever talk about bad experiences might be considered name-calling. But I still stand behind my beliefs that there is no place for that attitude in an educational forum. My opinion is as long as it's true speak up and share, people who conduct themselves and their businesses would have no problem in what I say and even though there are good and bad stories about everyone the good stories will always outweigh the bad when discussing a reputable person. I like to hear all sides and make my own educated choice. If you and Donald only want to hear the good stories go join a fan club. I'm glad you didn't stoop to name calling :-), like the rest of the "CLOWNS"

Jim
 
cueman said:
What does all of this have to do with CUSTOM CUEMAKERS?
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You can go back and read a few of the posts and follow this for yourself, I think it's easy to see where it went off topic a bit, but it's all relivant.

Jim
 
larrynj1 said:
purdman, these clowns live for a name-calling ,nasty interchange with normal people. it doesn't take much to set them off, and i find it pretty funny when they take the bait and pop off. LMAO!!
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And you live for pissing people off. That's like saying that certain people live for fighting wars but you're the first person to drop a bomb. Roughly 70% of your posts are insults, or posts made in a manner to piss someone off. "We live for calling names" but starting flame wars really must get you off. You even admit that you "set the bait". You are a flame war dodger. You start flame wars and you just run away. Grow a spine, or at least grow up.
 
strikeout said:
Both the scruggs and the layani are weighted just fine. WW sceptre is 'really' front heavy!!!!

Laura
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Was your Sceptre cue made in California. I used to have Viking produce a Sceptre line for me in the late 80's and early 90's. Then I got a call from a guy who had started making Sceptre cues in California. Wasn't sure if he was still making them or not. I quit making them so I didn't squabble about the name. By the way a Sceptre is a ornamental rod signifying ones authority. Isn't that a great name/image for a custom cue. But he and I both used old English spelling and I used to hate hearing it pronounced as "skep-tree instead of sep-ter. I bet that drives him crazy also.
Chris
www.cuesmith.com
www.internationalcuemakers.com
 
whitewolf said:
There is another guy (I think maybe in CA) who also makes Sceptres, but I have heard from others that his shafts couldn't be over 12 cm or something like that. Maybe there were 2 groups in CA making the Sceptre.

Russ oh Russ where are you. Please get the business back and start making those wonderful cues again. WW
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I am not a cuemaker, but I really wonder if it is possible for them to make it as front heavy as the sceptre (with a maple shaft). The sceptre is front weighted partly from a very thin butt and partly from that splicing of wood in the shaft, wood that is much heaver than the maple ones. And no telling whatever other strange thing that they did...LOL

Those sceptres cost $300, not custom cues, just you could pick the weight and they had a book of designs and colors you could choose from. Somewhat customized, but IMO not at all 'custom'.

IMO, the sceptre is way too front heavy. I think when I measured the balance point on my scruggs from the end of the butt, it was around 19-20.The Layani is close to the scruggs in the balance point (the one I have), although the cues do have different feels to them. When I measured the sceptre it was 22.
To me, the sceptre is like the reverse of a house cue, severely front weighted vs back weighted.

Guess my bias is obvious.

Laura
 
strikeout said:
I am not a cuemaker, but I really wonder if it is possible for them to make it as front heavy as the sceptre (with a maple shaft). The sceptre is front weighted partly from a very thin butt and partly from that splicing of wood in the shaft, wood that is much heaver than the maple ones. And no telling whatever other strange thing that they did...LOL

Those sceptres cost $300, not custom cues, just you could pick the weight and they had a book of designs and colors you could choose from. Somewhat customized, but IMO not at all 'custom'.

IMO, the sceptre is way too front heavy. I think when I measured the balance point on my scruggs from the end of the butt, it was around 19-20.The Layani is close to the scruggs in the balance point (the one I have), although the cues do have different feels to them. When I measured the sceptre it was 22.
To me, the sceptre is like the reverse of a house cue, severely front weighted vs back weighted.

Guess my bias is obvious.

Laura
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Most people say the best hitting cues are either front-heavy or balanced, but not much weight should be in the back....
 
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