I Hit With Every Q I Make, Do You?

B

BLACKHEARTCUES

AzB Silver Member
Silver Member
It's probably more habit than necessity, but I still hit a few balls with every Q I make. Granted I make less than 50 a year, but I just wondered if anyone else does this. I hit a few center ball shots, then right & left side of the Qball. Then a few draw shots. I'm looking for ANYTHING that is out of the ordinary. A sound, a hit that I don't expect etc. 99% of the time time I'm completely happy, but, once in a while something shocks me. Recently I had a $300 (entry level Q for me), that had a "click" when side english was applied. I sharpened my tool & refaced the joint area & all was well. I'm probably a little anal, but I've worked really hard, for such a long time, I just want it to be right(not perfect)...JER
 
BLACKHEARTCUES said:
It's probably more habit than necessity, but I still hit a few balls with every Q I make. Granted I make less than 50 a year, but I just wondered if anyone else does this. I hit a few center ball shots, then right & left side of the Qball. Then a few draw shots. I'm looking for ANYTHING that is out of the ordinary. A sound, a hit that I don't expect etc. 99% of the time time I'm completely happy, but, once in a while something shocks me. Recently I had a $300 (entry level Q for me), that had a "click" when side english was applied. I sharpened my tool & refaced the joint area & all was well. I'm probably a little anal, but I've worked really hard, for such a long time, I just want it to be right(not perfect)...JER
Click to expand...


Jeez, I hope you aren't charging full retail for a "used" cue :D
 
That's a great quality control procedure! I wish more cuebuilders made the time to do that!

Martin


BLACKHEARTCUES said:
It's probably more habit than necessity, but I still hit a few balls with every Q I make. Granted I make less than 50 a year, but I just wondered if anyone else does this. I hit a few center ball shots, then right & left side of the Qball. Then a few draw shots. I'm looking for ANYTHING that is out of the ordinary. A sound, a hit that I don't expect etc. 99% of the time time I'm completely happy, but, once in a while something shocks me. Recently I had a $300 (entry level Q for me), that had a "click" when side english was applied. I sharpened my tool & refaced the joint area & all was well. I'm probably a little anal, but I've worked really hard, for such a long time, I just want it to be right(not perfect)...JER
Click to expand...
 
Cue hits

JER,

I firmly believe that a cue maker should test hit the new cue before it goes out the door. The customer should not be the one that finds out first there is a minor problem.

Keep it up.

Hal
 
bandido said:
Do I hit with every cue I make? From the moment the A-joint glue has cured and a pass made on the handle.
Click to expand...

Hit....bounced...banged....and put through through the torture chamber.
I like to be the first to know about my failures before anyone else.
That's not to say one may not slip passed but lets try to keep it minimal.
 
I don't want to give away a secret or anything, but is it true that you dip your tips in root beer and then press them in a vise before installation?

Martin


BarenbruggeCues said:
Hit....bounced...banged....and put through through the torture chamber.
I like to be the first to know about my failures before anyone else.
That's not to say one may not slip passed but lets try to keep it minimal.
Click to expand...
 
BarenbruggeCues said:
Hit....bounced...banged....and put through through the torture chamber.
I like to be the first to know about my failures before anyone else.
That's not to say one may not slip passed but lets try to keep it minimal.
Click to expand...
LOL, exactamundo!
 
jazznpool said:
I don't want to give away a secret or anything, but is it true that you dip your tips in root beer and then press them in a vise before installation?

Martin
Click to expand...

Thanks Martin..............know that you let the biggest secret of my building career out.........and I thought I could trust you!

Room temperature....A&W....out of a half full can that first sat in the frig for a minimum of 17 days uncapped!!!
 
BarenbruggeCues said:
Thanks Martin..............know that you let the biggest secret of my building career out.........and I thought I could trust you!

Room temperature....A&W....out of a half full can that first sat in the frig for a minimum of 17 days uncapped!!!
Click to expand...


:D :D :D :D
 
I always like to be the first to take my cues for a test drive. Helps fit a cue to a player, if they like a firmer or softer hit.
Chris
 
I Hit With Every Q I Make

Absolutely, Heck that's half the fun of making them, and like you said, I want to know if something isn't correct.
Darn, I'm been using the cheap root beer from Wal Mart. Guess I have to stop going the cheap way and go with A+W.

Happy Holidays and now I have to go back and sand more shafts.

Steve
 
cutter said:
Absolutely, Heck that's half the fun of making them, and like you said, I want to know if something isn't correct.
Darn, I'm been using the cheap root beer from Wal Mart. Guess I have to stop going the cheap way and go with A+W.

Happy Holidays and now I have to go back and sand more shafts.

Steve
Click to expand...

That cheap stuff just doesn't have that perfect balance of fizzle. ;)
 
cutter said:
Absolutely, Heck that's half the fun of making them, and like you said, I want to know if something isn't correct.
Darn, I'm been using the cheap root beer from Wal Mart. Guess I have to stop going the cheap way and go with A+W.

Happy Holidays and now I have to go back and sand more shafts.

Steve
Click to expand...

Barq's has more bite!;)

Lisa
 
first to hit

before the final polish, i always hit a few with every cue i make. there are lots of reasons, make sure there's no tic, make sure balance is right, certain feel, etc. but the real reason is, what if i have built the perfect cue that never misses????????
 
desi2960 said:
before the final polish, i always hit a few with every cue i make. there are lots of reasons, make sure there's no tic, make sure balance is right, certain feel, etc. but the real reason is, what if i have built the perfect cue that never misses????????
Click to expand...

After 20 years, I still fall in love with the art that I make. Often, I am selfish & want to keep them for myself. Thankfully my wife feels they should be shared, with the customer that ordered them. Women are so damn practical! ...JER
 
BLACKHEARTCUES said:
It's probably more habit than necessity, but I still hit a few balls with every Q I make. Granted I make less than 50 a year, but I just wondered if anyone else does this. I hit a few center ball shots, then right & left side of the Qball. Then a few draw shots. I'm looking for ANYTHING that is out of the ordinary. A sound, a hit that I don't expect etc. 99% of the time time I'm completely happy, but, once in a while something shocks me. Recently I had a $300 (entry level Q for me), that had a "click" when side english was applied. I sharpened my tool & refaced the joint area & all was well. I'm probably a little anal, but I've worked really hard, for such a long time, I just want it to be right(not perfect)...JER
Click to expand...

I do too, for more or less the same reason.

Dale Pierce
 
Absolutely....

Every cue that I make (40-50 per year) gets tested by me. I start with some center ball bank shots to check feedback and feel. I like to see how extreme english transfers to the cue ball as well. Also some control shots; like a long stop shot. I like to be able to put throw on the cueball as well. The best thing about making cues is testing your hard work, and others sharing in your exitement. I can't tell you how many cues I wanted to keep for myself.:) :) :)
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Back
Top