dual full splice 5 point compound miter

[cueaddicts]

I still believe this will end up being cue of the year, and yes that is engravung into ivory.. but it is not used to hide anything it is very clear!

If the results are polled on here and they weren't fairly easy to manipulate (if someone felt so inclined), it would be awfully fun to wager on these things. Maybe set up a vBookie event, just for fun.

This is an unbelievable cue, but I think it's vulnerable...imo it looks a lot like work he's done before (general appearance), despite some obvious differences than are new and off the charts cool.

Hopefully some more monsters will come out between now and then...give this one a run for the money...

 

[LGSM3]

This is an amazing & beautiful cue but I have a couple of questions.

How is 5 points harder than 4 or 8? I think this cue would be just as impressive as a 4,6 or 8 pointer.

The only difference is the indexing (72 degrees instead of 45, 60 or 90) correct?. Maybe I am missing something on this.

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because when you simply index 72 degrees then you cut off or in this case into the corresponding points on the opposing side of the cue! thats what makes it special. Theres nothing simple about it

 

[josie]

because when you simply index 72 degrees then you cut off or in this case into the corresponding points on the opposing side of the cue! thats what makes it special. Theres nothing simple about it

I understand the full splice method and the arched veneers are amazing. I have no clue how that part was done.

My question is would this be any easier or harder as a six point cue with the exact same design?

I never said or implied it was simple.

 

[mia]

I understand the full splice method and the arched veneers are amazing. I have no clue how that part was done.

My question is would this be any easier or harder as a six point cue with the exact same design?

I never said or implied it was simple.

Think of it this way. Take a rectangular block of wood. Make a V-cut into one side clear through the wood. Rotate 90 degrees and make the same cut.

Presto... the basis for full-spliced 4 points.

Try doing it with 5 points or 7 points, etc. Any cut you make can NOT go straight through. You'd have to stop in the middle of the block, rotate the cue 20%, repeat 4 more times, etc.. A LOT harder to do. I'll let someone with actual skill and knowledge explain it further because I can't make ANYTHING with my hands but mistakes.

 

[jhanso18]

I hate it. JUNK, might as well burn it!

I happen to have the perfect fireplace for the job. Send it here, I'll cover shipping of course, and I'll send you pictures of the ashes when done.


Absolutely amazing work! Thomas really is one of the best out there right now. I'm curious how his cues play. If they play half as good as the look, it has to be one amazing cue!!!

 

[scdiveteam]

This design and execution is completely beautiful.

TW is top of the heap. A number one.

 

[Kim Bye]

Holy Moly, that first cue looks amazing :clapping:

 

[josie]

Think of it this way. Take a rectangular block of wood. Make a V-cut into one side clear through the wood. Rotate 90 degrees and make the same cut.

Presto... the basis for full-spliced 4 points.

Try doing it with 5 points or 7 points, etc. Any cut you make can NOT go straight through. You'd have to stop in the middle of the block, rotate the cue 20%, repeat 4 more times, etc.. A LOT harder to do. I'll let someone with actual skill and knowledge explain it further because I can't make ANYTHING with my hands but mistakes.

Thanks for the input and I see your point. But....

Why couldn't you use your basis for a 4 point full splice and rotate it 72 degrees instead of 90? In other words, don't start with a square blank. Use a round blank and mill 5 v slots to accept the milled forearm. The other thing I am not sure of - is this really two separate full splices facing each other out of one piece of Ebony or two forearms constructed using the full splice method and the attached to each other in opposite directions with an Ebony coupler in the middle?

Like I said before, this is a beautiful cue and amazing work that very few could do. I am just trying to wrap my head around how it was done. I guess that is a true sign of a great design.

 

[Ken_4fun]

Incredible.

That cue could be looked at for hours, like a great painting.

WOW

Ken