full splice blanks

kunin35

kunin35

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looking for a good source for full splice blanks, simple 4 pointers. i know about atlas,prather,schmelke,hightower and john davis. these places provide quality blanks however i like to have more options like everyone else and wanted to know if i was missing out on someone. did a search a it netted the results displayed. thanks in advance.
 
Mark Bear

kunin35 said:
looking for a good source for full splice blanks, simple 4 pointers. i know about atlas,prather,schmelke,hightower and john davis. these places provide quality blanks however i like to have more options like everyone else and wanted to know if i was missing out on someone. did a search a it netted the results displayed. thanks in advance.
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http://www.bearcues.com/

Good stuff..top quality..
Joe
 
Full Spliced Blanks

kunin35 said:
looking for a good source for full splice blanks, simple 4 pointers. i know about atlas,prather,schmelke,hightower and john davis. these places provide quality blanks however i like to have more options like everyone else and wanted to know if i was missing out on someone. did a search a it netted the results displayed. thanks in advance.
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I have been looking too. Knowing what you do about the previously mentioned blanks,can you compare them to a Davis blank? I have seen his blanks available for $300-$400,but the finished examples sell for only a few hundred more. It does not make sense that you can get a finish,wrap,2 shafts,and extras like ringwork or an Ivory joint for $400 - $500.I cannot invest that kind of money in a blank and have a QUALITY cue made for anywhere near that ammount,much less expect to make a profit.Are Prather,Atlas,and Hightower on the same level as a Davis?
 
hangemhigh said:
I have been looking too. Knowing what you do about the previously mentioned blanks,can you compare them to a Davis blank? I have seen his blanks available for $300-$400,but the finished examples sell for only a few hundred more. It does not make sense that you can get a finish,wrap,2 shafts,and extras like ringwork or an Ivory joint for $400 - $500.I cannot invest that kind of money in a blank and have a QUALITY cue made for anywhere near that ammount,much less expect to make a profit.Are Prather,Atlas,and Hightower on the same level as a Davis?
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Most of the cuemakers that I know of who are doing the Davis blank conversions are doing so at a reduced cost because of the legendary status of John Davis. They love working on blanks from one of the true, old masters. The prices will go up a lot on these cues, IMO, in a couple of years when John is not making them again.
 
hangemhigh said:
I have been looking too. Knowing what you do about the previously mentioned blanks,can you compare them to a Davis blank? I have seen his blanks available for $300-$400,but the finished examples sell for only a few hundred more. It does not make sense that you can get a finish,wrap,2 shafts,and extras like ringwork or an Ivory joint for $400 - $500.I cannot invest that kind of money in a blank and have a QUALITY cue made for anywhere near that ammount,much less expect to make a profit.Are Prather,Atlas,and Hightower on the same level as a Davis?
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i agree with you. i listed the sellers above for know other reason than to include them, not for a comparison.

each seller has positive and negative attributes concerning the blanks they sell.

i know there has been a long standing debate concerning the "quality" of ones blanks compared to others. for me, i think john davis sells some of the most visual appealing blanks on the market, i can't attest to the quality as i've never held one, but i would almost bet it's great.

i personally think schmelke sells a great blank. this is my opinion and others may disagree.

the other's i've listed never tried one however maybe i should, who knows what i'm missing.:D
 
Prather cues

They have spent about 4 years experimenting and tweeking their full slpice blanks to a absolute top standard.
800-364-6913.
 
Nick,How much for one of the perfected 4pt.4 veneer blanks , Ebony into birdseye?
 
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Pricing

hangemhigh said:
Nick,How muck for one of the perfected 4pt.4 veneer blanks , Ebony into birdseye?
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Full splice blanks features
4 veneers .03or .04 veneers your choice of colors
choice of woodsin proing/handle $240.00 exotic woods may be extra
800-364-6913
I know a few builders that have been very impressed with these blanks.
Nick :)
 
i have seen the Prathers,they are good but the length is oddball and the woods are unattractive.Davis blanks have much better wood choices and wood figure.they can be had for as little as $300,but look out b/c there are some going around with cracks and major checking in the points.just inspect it real well unless you get it from John.
 
Just an Idea of the Prather Blanks. I think the woods look very good. James White was impressed enough with it that he put his logo on it.(although I heard he will no longer finish other peoples blanks) As Nick mentioned, 240 was the cost of the blank. Search my old threads for more pics and details. Prather customer service is also excellent.

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Thoroughbred cue utilizing cue component blank

Mr Hoppe said:
Anyone used Cuecomponents blanks?

http://www.cuecomponents.com/fuspcuebl.html
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This is the first "Thoroughbred" cue made here in Jackson,TN. Design from the presentation cue on back of 2nd. ed. Blue book. All Ivory and Sterling Silver,with Elephant Ear wrap and NOS Morri tips. This cue comes with an 1x2 Elephant Ear case with Ivory feet,same design as a Kelli or Engles.
 
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