found this on ebay. its quite a piece of work.
http://cgi.ebay.com/VINTAGE-RARE-19...5|66:2|65:12|39:1|240:1318|301:0|293:1|294:50
http://cgi.ebay.com/VINTAGE-RARE-19...5|66:2|65:12|39:1|240:1318|301:0|293:1|294:50
Ever heard of Cal Hedden cues? this one pretty wild.
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nope never heard of him..as a machinest from the south side of chicago..(triumph machine co.) we did alot of work in pekin il.(pekin paper) some of the old guys from my old shop might know him....deft. a wild looking cue..
look nice and vintage!
titlist colour veneers
titlist colour veneers
Now thats a Cue 
Very phenomenal cue.
I like the checkering in the handle area, the points to the checkering appear to be very sharp, something you would see on a custom rifle stock or handgun grip, never seen this on a cue before that was so well executed.
Looks like he took a little bit of influence from some of the top cue makers from that time period and rolled em into one cue.
Very nice.
This will certainly make an interesting addition to anyones cue collection.
Tommyd1
Very phenomenal cue.
I like the checkering in the handle area, the points to the checkering appear to be very sharp, something you would see on a custom rifle stock or handgun grip, never seen this on a cue before that was so well executed.
Looks like he took a little bit of influence from some of the top cue makers from that time period and rolled em into one cue.
Very nice.
This will certainly make an interesting addition to anyones cue collection.
Tommyd1
I saw this cue the other night, and was very tempted to buy it.
If I didn't have so many commitments on cues, and cues out for repair and refinish, I definitely would have bought it.
There is an amazing amount of detail in this cue, and it reminds me of an old Paradise cue, except it is a three piece.
The third piece has a long piloted sleeve that is at least 2" long.
I don't remember but it might have been longer than 2".
The "pistol grip" like detail work in the forearm may be symbolic of his archery background, and feels just like a pistol grip.
I know the seller very well if anyone is interested in purchasing this cue.
Thanks for the link Jayman
If I didn't have so many commitments on cues, and cues out for repair and refinish, I definitely would have bought it.
There is an amazing amount of detail in this cue, and it reminds me of an old Paradise cue, except it is a three piece.
The third piece has a long piloted sleeve that is at least 2" long.
I don't remember but it might have been longer than 2".
The "pistol grip" like detail work in the forearm may be symbolic of his archery background, and feels just like a pistol grip.
I know the seller very well if anyone is interested in purchasing this cue.
Thanks for the link Jayman
Wyatt Diamond
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Cal Hedden Posts
Hey Ted, Jay, and others who have posted. I am the owner of the Cal Hedden Cue on Ebay. Yes, there was alot of info in the ad to absorb but I try to be as thorough as possible when I sell a cue without actually holding it and this cue was full of description. I do have more information about Mr. Hedden but I already had listed plenty. Thanks for all the great comments and if anyone is interested, I am accepting reasonable offers to sell it.
Thanks Everyone!!!
Wyatt
Hey Ted, Jay, and others who have posted. I am the owner of the Cal Hedden Cue on Ebay. Yes, there was alot of info in the ad to absorb but I try to be as thorough as possible when I sell a cue without actually holding it and this cue was full of description. I do have more information about Mr. Hedden but I already had listed plenty. Thanks for all the great comments and if anyone is interested, I am accepting reasonable offers to sell it.
Thanks Everyone!!!
Wyatt
not THAT is a crazy looking cue.. Looks like a ton of work went into that thing
Wyatt Diamond said:
Hey there Wyatt,
I was wondering if that was you when i saw the location on ebay.
Thats quite a piece!
For anyone not familiar, Wyatt is a real good guy. Very knowledgeable, and you'll have NO worries about getting screwed over with him.
Take care, and good luck selling that amazing cue.
Jayman.
Wyatt Diamond
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More on Cal Hedden Cue
Jay & Ted,
Thanks for the nice & reassuring comments, you definitely helped stir up some more interest in my cue. Some of this is written in my ad on Ebay but here is Cal's obituary notice and if you do a search on this forum, you will find that Chris Hightower knew him. I actually outbid Mr. Hightower on the cue a few years back.
CALVIN M. HEDDEN
(1919-2001)
PEKIN - Calvin Martin "Cal" Hedden, 81, of 34 Rainbow Drive, Pekin, died at 5:05 p.m. Sunday, March 11, 2001 in the emergency room of Pekin Hospital.
Born December 9, 1919 in McCracken County, Kentucky to Frank Calvin and Minnie Martin Berry Hedden, he married Judy Elaine Stroup on November 22, 1992 at Steak n Shake in Pekin. She survives.
Also surviving are two sons, Marty Williams of East Peoria and Rick W. (Dea) Engelbrecht of Peoria; four daughters, Linda Lee of Saint Louis, Missouri and Cheryl E. Hedden, Jackee L. Hedden, and Mindy S. Hedden, all of Pekin; two grandchildren, Josh R. Engelbrecht of Peoria and Marty Dee (Glen) Lipe of Mulkeytown; and one brother, Lillard E. (Margie) Hedden of Pekin.
His parents and two sisters preceded him in death.
He was a World War II United States Navy veteran.
An all-round precision machinist for 58 years, he had worked at Caterpillar, Inc. in East Peoria, Morton Metalcraft in Morton, E.M. Smith & Co. and Linn Julian Tool & Die, both in Peoria, Armitage Machine Company in Bartonville, and last at Tompco in North Pekin, retiring in 1993. He also had owned and operated HH Precision Machine Shop, Cal's Photography, and a motorcycle shop, all in Pekin.
A pool enthusiast, he had owned and operated Cue Paradise in Pekin from 1967 to 1972. He was a Santa Claus for 25 years and also was an artist.
He was a charter member and past president of the Pekin Archery Club and had instructed many including Olympic Medallist Vick Wunderlee. The Pekin Pekin Park District named the building at the archery range after Mr. Hedden. He was a member of the National Archery Association. He also was a charter member and past president of the Celestial City Riders Motorcycle Club.
He attended Glad Tidings Assembly of God in East Peoria and the First Assembly of God in Pekin. He was a former member of the Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Kevil, Kentucky.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, March 14, 2001 at the Preston-Hanley Funeral Home, Pekin Chapel with visitation two hours prior. The Rev. Gary W. Watkins will officiate. Burial will be in Glendale Memorial Gardens in Pekin.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Glad Tidings Assembly of God, 2201 East Washington Street, East Peoria, Illinois 61611 or the First Assembly of God, 1209 North Parkway Drive, Pekin, Illinois 61554
Jay & Ted,
Thanks for the nice & reassuring comments, you definitely helped stir up some more interest in my cue. Some of this is written in my ad on Ebay but here is Cal's obituary notice and if you do a search on this forum, you will find that Chris Hightower knew him. I actually outbid Mr. Hightower on the cue a few years back.
CALVIN M. HEDDEN
(1919-2001)
PEKIN - Calvin Martin "Cal" Hedden, 81, of 34 Rainbow Drive, Pekin, died at 5:05 p.m. Sunday, March 11, 2001 in the emergency room of Pekin Hospital.
Born December 9, 1919 in McCracken County, Kentucky to Frank Calvin and Minnie Martin Berry Hedden, he married Judy Elaine Stroup on November 22, 1992 at Steak n Shake in Pekin. She survives.
Also surviving are two sons, Marty Williams of East Peoria and Rick W. (Dea) Engelbrecht of Peoria; four daughters, Linda Lee of Saint Louis, Missouri and Cheryl E. Hedden, Jackee L. Hedden, and Mindy S. Hedden, all of Pekin; two grandchildren, Josh R. Engelbrecht of Peoria and Marty Dee (Glen) Lipe of Mulkeytown; and one brother, Lillard E. (Margie) Hedden of Pekin.
His parents and two sisters preceded him in death.
He was a World War II United States Navy veteran.
An all-round precision machinist for 58 years, he had worked at Caterpillar, Inc. in East Peoria, Morton Metalcraft in Morton, E.M. Smith & Co. and Linn Julian Tool & Die, both in Peoria, Armitage Machine Company in Bartonville, and last at Tompco in North Pekin, retiring in 1993. He also had owned and operated HH Precision Machine Shop, Cal's Photography, and a motorcycle shop, all in Pekin.
A pool enthusiast, he had owned and operated Cue Paradise in Pekin from 1967 to 1972. He was a Santa Claus for 25 years and also was an artist.
He was a charter member and past president of the Pekin Archery Club and had instructed many including Olympic Medallist Vick Wunderlee. The Pekin Pekin Park District named the building at the archery range after Mr. Hedden. He was a member of the National Archery Association. He also was a charter member and past president of the Celestial City Riders Motorcycle Club.
He attended Glad Tidings Assembly of God in East Peoria and the First Assembly of God in Pekin. He was a former member of the Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Kevil, Kentucky.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, March 14, 2001 at the Preston-Hanley Funeral Home, Pekin Chapel with visitation two hours prior. The Rev. Gary W. Watkins will officiate. Burial will be in Glendale Memorial Gardens in Pekin.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Glad Tidings Assembly of God, 2201 East Washington Street, East Peoria, Illinois 61611 or the First Assembly of God, 1209 North Parkway Drive, Pekin, Illinois 61554
Wyatt Diamond said:
Hey Wyatt,
It looks like the 4-hours you spent writing that Ebay listing is paying off.
Good luck, I hope it goes well for you
If anyone is interested in this cue, I have seen it a couple of times, and it is really interesting, and up close there is a lot of detail.
A few of the rings even have some veneer work that may not be as visible in the pics.
Up for sale again but with a slight bump in price . . . .
http://billiardcue.com/cues.php?view=1&search_letter=h
http://billiardcue.com/cues.php?view=1&search_letter=h
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robert777 said:
*LMAO*
SLIGHT???????
Either the winning bidder of the eBay auction got a really great price...or the next owner's getting a really bad one. What a discrepancy. Interesting. Anyone else ever hear of Cal Hedden? I don't even think it's all that attractive. But that's just me. To each their own, right?
I posted the follow-up because I thought it interesting. The guy obviously loved his daughter and probably couldn't quit putting work into the cue. It's a little . . . ok . . . ALOT over the top for my taste. I guess you're paying for the uniqueness knowing you will have the only one!
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That's an understatement - quality and ingenuity and execution with attention to detail is over the top. All this and consider it was done 38 years ago. A ton of time was put into this cue.Tommyd1 said:
The checkering is perfect, a good gunsmith would be proud of this work.Tommyd1 said:
He was certainly influenced by the top cuemakers of the day. He owned 'Cue Paradise' a pool hall in Pekin, IL from 1967 to 1972 and put on 14.1 tournaments so he was sure to see all of the great cues, there was a time when pool players played with great cues.Tommyd1 said:
He was also influenced by cuemakers of the 19th century, the veneer work and marquetry is certainly 'old' school.
I'd like to see some his other work. Somebody out there must have one, this ain't the only cue Cal Hedden could have built, he made cue from the 60s until ? this one is dated 1971.
Yeah mine, I hope nobody buys it.Tommyd1 said:
I'm a Titlist freak from way back, probably had 200 of them, by many different cuemakers including all of the best. My third cue was a Gus Szamboti Titlist conversion, my fourth and fifth cues were two David Kersenbrock Titlist conversions I commissioned and supplied the unfinished out of the factory Titlist blanks.
Photos of the Cal Hedden circa 1971 cue.
More photos of this great old cue.
This photo shows the double threading on the joint and the tenon on the handle.
Two shafts ~ one with a curly maple splice and 40 inlays.
Cored forearm ~ way ahead of his time ~ notice how thin the Titlist is under the ring.
Different perspective of the handle tenon and joint ~ center drilled joint pin.
Inscribed ~ 'Designed & Handmade 1971 by Daddy' & 'For Punky Punk'.
This photo shows the double threading on the joint and the tenon on the handle.
Two shafts ~ one with a curly maple splice and 40 inlays.
Cored forearm ~ way ahead of his time ~ notice how thin the Titlist is under the ring.
Different perspective of the handle tenon and joint ~ center drilled joint pin.
Inscribed ~ 'Designed & Handmade 1971 by Daddy' & 'For Punky Punk'.
Have you had a chance to talk to his daughter about this cue?