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bankinbob

bankinbob

bankinbob
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Do you think that the cue maker has an obligation to tell the buyer that they didn't make the forearm? That means they only made the rest.
 
bankinbob said:
Do you think that the cue maker has an obligation to tell the buyer that they didn't make the forearm? That means they only made the rest.
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This is very good question, and yes I think that a reputable person would be honest, and admit that up front. Many cue makers are honest though, and if asked they will say that the cue in question is made from purchased blank. There is nothing wrong with doing this, and some of greats did nothing else, but they did not hide this from anyone.

I suspect when you purchase a Cue from a Cue Maker you should ask the above question. If the person becomes fusy, or will not answer the question clearly, than this should give you the answer you are looking for, and it may be wise to steer clear of that person. Now this only applies to the new makers, not the well established cue makers that are known to make their own blanks, because then your question could be considered an insult. In this business integrity is very important, and reputations can be destroyed by such things, and by poor customer service certainly equates to the same thing. I mean how can anyone have pride in their work if they lie about it, which is the same as telling the customer to piss up a rope when they ask a question and are given false information.

NO YOUR MAKER, ASK QUESTIONS, USE COMMON SENSE AND DO NOT MAKE THE SAME MISTAKE OTHERS HAVE.

Hope this helps
 
You should know this without having to ask. But, if you don't, be sure and ask. I do not think there are any negative connotations associated with the use of a blank made by someone other than the maker of the cue.
 
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I wouldn't have a problem with it myself knowing or not knowing as long as the work was good. I know of one cuemaker on AZB that gives the impression that he does all his point work which is nor true. He has it done by another cuemaker. The point work is good but to me that ain't kosher. I suspect there are more than one.
Pinocchio
 
I'm not a cue expert by any stretch of the imagination but it is my understanding that George Balabushka didn't make his own forearms. I don't think it's a big deal as long as the maker is getting them from a reliable source.
 
alstl said:
I'm not a cue expert by any stretch of the imagination but it is my understanding that George Balabushka didn't make his own forearms. I don't think it's a big deal as long as the maker is getting them from a reliable source.
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I believe some hacks named Spain and Szamboti made them. :D
 
does ford make all their parts?

if not, is it still really a ford? i make some forearms, but i mostly use prathers, it is cheaper and faster than me building my own, and you still have a quality forearm. i believe most cuemakers today uses materials made by other people, if not does he mine the ore and smelt it into rod so he can make his own steel joint pins? does he have a rubber tree to make his own rubber bumpers? does he raise cows and pigs to get his own hides to make his tips? if you are concerned about the parts used the best thing to do is ask questions before you buy. i believe most cue makers will tell you the truth. just my way of thinking. chuck starkey
 
JoeyInCali said:
Keeps Prather in business.
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That is the parts catalog I was trying to think of when I first read this thread. They have some damn nice looking forearms in there. I would have no problem with using one either myself or purchasing one that was used to build.

It is nice when someone can help get the answer off the tip of your tongue.

Thanks Joey.
 
desi2960 said:
if not, is it still really a ford? i make some forearms, but i mostly use prathers, it is cheaper and faster than me building my own, and you still have a quality forearm. i believe most cuemakers today uses materials made by other people, if not does he mine the ore and smelt it into rod so he can make his own steel joint pins? does he have a rubber tree to make his own rubber bumpers? does he raise cows and pigs to get his own hides to make his tips? if you are concerned about the parts used the best thing to do is ask questions before you buy. i believe most cue makers will tell you the truth. just my way of thinking. chuck starkey
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Hey Chuck, I know that you dont use metal at the A-Joint or Joint for that matter. No matter what is said here, I really like you work. I have watched it progress over the last 3 or 4 years and I really like your current joint configuration using the wood screw. All I can say is you do great work Partner, and being originally from Missouri myself you have definately shown me!!!!!;)

Have a great day Chuck
 
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