Does a 1-piece, all-maple butt make any sense?

[bdorman]

I like things that are very plain and simple. My current cue is an OB121 because it's about as plain a cue as I could find.

I'm considering getting an extra butt (I've got 4 OB shafts) and wondering if it's possible/advisable to get an all-maple butt. No decorations except perhaps a "butt ring" if that's advisable from a construction-integrity standpoint. Needs to have a bumper.

It seems like even with the plainest cues, there's usually separate pieces for forearm, handle and butt sleeve. Is that necessary from a materials or construction standpoint?

I'd appreciate your thoughts about whether this is something I should even consider. Thanks.

 

[ideologist]

I like things that are very plain and simple. My current cue is an OB121 because it's about as plain a cue as I could find.

I'm considering getting an extra butt (I've got 4 OB shafts) and wondering if it's possible/advisable to get an all-maple butt. No decorations except perhaps a "butt ring" if that's advisable from a construction-integrity standpoint. Needs to have a bumper.

It seems like even with the plainest cues, there's usually separate pieces for forearm, handle and butt sleeve. Is that necessary from a materials or construction standpoint?

I'd appreciate your thoughts about whether this is something I should even consider. Thanks.

I have a couple of old growth 1 piece maple butts. They play great. Very plain, but killer players.

 

[JoeyInCali]

Go with cross-laminated bubunga instead.

 

[erriep]

I like things that are very plain and simple. My current cue is an OB121 because it's about as plain a cue as I could find.

I'm considering getting an extra butt (I've got 4 OB shafts) and wondering if it's possible/advisable to get an all-maple butt. No decorations except perhaps a "butt ring" if that's advisable from a construction-integrity standpoint. Needs to have a bumper.

It seems like even with the plainest cues, there's usually separate pieces for forearm, handle and butt sleeve. Is that necessary from a materials or construction standpoint?

I'd appreciate your thoughts about whether this is something I should even consider. Thanks.

oh yes, it will be a good butt, a very good player cue with an unusual aesthetic. But mostly on the light side when without any weight bolt.

I use a one piece BEM butt to play not only carom small games (straight rail/balkline) with +/- 4.4oz shafts , but i use this butt (12.6 oz) as breaker too (with the appropriate shaft , 5,2 oz ) . an excellent cue in both configurations.
here it is :

 

[Kim Bye]

A one piece maple butt is not really a problem, but it`s gonna be a pretty light cue.
I would core a maple blank and use a purpleheart core and for durability I would use Elforyn or LBM on the joint and buttcap.
Look at the Ca$h cue in this post: http://forums.azbilliards.com/showpost.php?p=2236153&postcount=1

 

[macguy]

I like things that are very plain and simple. My current cue is an OB121 because it's about as plain a cue as I could find.

I'm considering getting an extra butt (I've got 4 OB shafts) and wondering if it's possible/advisable to get an all-maple butt. No decorations except perhaps a "butt ring" if that's advisable from a construction-integrity standpoint. Needs to have a bumper.

It seems like even with the plainest cues, there's usually separate pieces for forearm, handle and butt sleeve. Is that necessary from a materials or construction standpoint?

I'd appreciate your thoughts about whether this is something I should even consider. Thanks.

All my life I have loved the cue in the picture below. It is a Martin that Lassiter had. I did own a Martin once and played with it till it got stolen I only recently made a copy of the Lassiter cue in the picture for myself. The picture is not very good I know.

http://thepoolscene.com/pool-billiards-promotional/luther-wimpy-lassiter-pool-table-display

 

[desi2960]

i've made about 1/2 dozen of them

i like the way they play, i make them sometimes without joint rings and bumperless, with a metal pin. usually put the weight in the middle of the handle area, then core behind it.

pictured is one with a wood pin, have to use joint rings with a wood pin.moose antler at butt and joint, bumperless i think they look and play great.

 

[KJ Cues]

And a Birdseye shaft to boot...........dude!

 

[cueman]

If you want a lighter weight cue it is okay. If not the balance will be a little back heavy or front heavy depending on how you add the weight.

 

[DAVE_M]

I asked a local cuemaker to build me an all maple cue and he told me he wouldn't do it, because it would play like crap. Luckily, I never wasted a penny on any of his other cues.

An all maple cue should be just fine.

 

[lumberman]

Dominiak Cues makes an all maple laminated cue that plays fantastic. It's called the Ultra Pete. You can check it out at www.dominiakcues.com.

 

[ideologist]

Dominiak Cues makes an all maple laminated cue that plays fantastic. It's called the Ultra Pete. You can check it out at www.dominiakcues.com.

That's not 1 piece, though.

 

[galipeau]

Kenny koo's showed me his player and it's a one piece maple cue. Linen wrap, Brass pin, simple ring at the buttsleeve. I think he said it was his first cue, but if he sees this, I'm sure he can comment.

 

[bdorman]

Many thanks for your thoughts and experience.

It sounds like my primary concern should be the weight and weight distribution (I don't like a butt-heavy cue). But glad to hear that there aren't any fatal flaws in the idea.

 

[desi2960]

bdorman

Did you not read my post. I drill into into the handle area then depending how I want.the butt balance I place the weight then a wood dowel. I can make the cue netural balance or forward balance or really forward ballance. I like the weight in the handle as also hate butt heavy cues