Three years ago, while at a Derby City tournament, I bought a shaft from Jack Justis of Justis cue cases. After buying the shaft from Jack, I wrote him an email asking him to remind me of what he had told me about the shaft. Here is my email to Jack and his reply.
From: JJustis4@aol.com [mailto:JJustis4@aol.com]
Sent: Saturday, January 12, 2008 6:53 PM
To: BillPorter@fuse.net
Subject: Re: cue shaft
In a message dated 1/12/2008 7:24:54 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, BillPorter@fuse.net writes:
Jack,
It was nice to meet you today at Derby City. I have always been a fan of your cue cases and have enjoyed your posts on AZ.
I bought that shaft from you today and recall you saying something about having made the shaft yourself. It was labeled a "Black Boar" shaft and I can't recall just what you said about it. If you don't mind, just remind me what you said about the shaft and its origins. I like the shaft regardless of who made it or where it came from, but if I ever sell it, I would need to know how to describe it accurately. Thanks in advance for your help.
Best Regards,
Bill Porter
Hi Bill,
Good to meet you too.
I purchased a BB cue about a year ago with 2 original BB shafts. I planned on using the cue but wanted to keep the original shafts unchalked. When I was making a few cues, I used to procure my shaftwood from Tony at BB. I made the shaft that you bought taking the exact specs taken from one of the original shafts. Before I was able to use the shaft, the cue was sold and I ended up keeping the shaft I made, which by the way has an ivory ferrule and Morri tip. Good luck with it and I hope it meets your expectations. If you have any questions, just let me know.
Best regards,
Jack
Justis Cases
I am offering the shaft for sale. It is in very good condition. I played with it a few times and then stored it.
Specs: weight = 4.14 ounces; length = 29.5 inches; diameter (just below the ferrule) = 12.7mm; the shaft is straight.
I am asking SHAFT IS SOLD.
From: JJustis4@aol.com [mailto:JJustis4@aol.com]
Sent: Saturday, January 12, 2008 6:53 PM
To: BillPorter@fuse.net
Subject: Re: cue shaft
In a message dated 1/12/2008 7:24:54 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, BillPorter@fuse.net writes:
Jack,
It was nice to meet you today at Derby City. I have always been a fan of your cue cases and have enjoyed your posts on AZ.
I bought that shaft from you today and recall you saying something about having made the shaft yourself. It was labeled a "Black Boar" shaft and I can't recall just what you said about it. If you don't mind, just remind me what you said about the shaft and its origins. I like the shaft regardless of who made it or where it came from, but if I ever sell it, I would need to know how to describe it accurately. Thanks in advance for your help.
Best Regards,
Bill Porter
Hi Bill,
Good to meet you too.
I purchased a BB cue about a year ago with 2 original BB shafts. I planned on using the cue but wanted to keep the original shafts unchalked. When I was making a few cues, I used to procure my shaftwood from Tony at BB. I made the shaft that you bought taking the exact specs taken from one of the original shafts. Before I was able to use the shaft, the cue was sold and I ended up keeping the shaft I made, which by the way has an ivory ferrule and Morri tip. Good luck with it and I hope it meets your expectations. If you have any questions, just let me know.
Best regards,
Jack
Justis Cases
I am offering the shaft for sale. It is in very good condition. I played with it a few times and then stored it.
Specs: weight = 4.14 ounces; length = 29.5 inches; diameter (just below the ferrule) = 12.7mm; the shaft is straight.
I am asking SHAFT IS SOLD.
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