Holly cue?

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Jcat

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Was wondering if any of you cue makers have ever made a cue of mainly holly? either the shaft or bottom end? I ask this as I know that holly, when dry, is one of the hardest native woods there is, so hard that way back when, if a person could not afford a metal hammer, then they would make a hammer head out of dry holly, not thats hard. I know you guys use it for inlay and such, but im wondering on the "hit" possibilities of either a solid holly shaft or a solid holly butt piece (maybe cored tho). What you guys think? Depending on the responses, i cut down a native american holly tree that was over 50 years old and it has been air drying in my basement for over 5 years. if you are interested send me an email. The one drawback is holly's lack of figure and color thus producing a very plain uninteresting cue but figure that a possible superior hit would make up for for that.
 
Jcat said:
Was wondering if any of you cue makers have ever made a cue of mainly holly? either the shaft or bottom end? I ask this as I know that holly, when dry, is one of the hardest native woods there is, so hard that way back when, if a person could not afford a metal hammer, then they would make a hammer head out of dry holly, not thats hard. I know you guys use it for inlay and such, but im wondering on the "hit" possibilities of either a solid holly shaft or a solid holly butt piece (maybe cored tho). What you guys think? Depending on the responses, i cut down a native american holly tree that was over 50 years old and it has been air drying in my basement for over 5 years. if you are interested send me an email. The one drawback is holly's lack of figure and color thus producing a very plain uninteresting cue but figure that a possible superior hit would make up for for that.
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It's a very unstable wood. It's very difficult to keep straight.

Dick
 
a shaft would not work for the reasons dick stated.

i have a cocobolo front with 6 holly points and a holly handle and koa but sleeve comming soon.

if you would like to see pics shoot me a email
 
I have a few pieces of holly, very clear and also long, 24" by 2" and the heavest is only 2 lbs. To me it seems to be a lighter weight wood that looks a lot like Ivory...Not something I'd use as a hammer, just my.2 cents
Quote " It's a very unstable wood. It's very difficult to keep straight."

Dick
Plus try finding a 30" piece that will be clear, no twists, knots, Grey spots, or other physical distractions to be used as a shaft and stay straight along the way....

It's very good for point wood, and maybe a forearm or butt if clear enough and the right size, plus being cored for stability. Around my parts though, way too expensive for the crap their selling, IMO.
Dave
 
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