I wanna build cues, any shopowners want me?
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Roger, I surely did.buddha162 said:
My bad.
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Buddha Jones said:
Its been two months. How are you doing/what are you doing - is the cuemaking what you thought it would be? Hopefully you kept your day job (you will need the $$ for all the special tooling, wood, ----), bought a good old lathe and you are cutt'n wood. If you are still cutting wood in a year, then you will be on your way to cuemaking. Then you get to buy all the other stuff you need, again need to learn how to use it to build a cue. Let us know how you are doing.
John Madden
www.johnmaddencues.com
I saw a story on TV a couple of nights ago about a man that retired at 70. He was bored as he had nothing to keep his mind and body busy, but he had always dreamed of being a boat maker. So what does he do? He goes off to boat making school and now has a thriving boat making business at the young age of 77. He says that he is happier now than he has ever been in his whole life.
You would not believe how many retired people buy lathes from me to build cues, because they want something to do. I have had one in his upper 80's start. Some even call later saying they wish they had not not started as it was becoming too much of a business for them. My hat is off to all the older people who jump in and do something they always wanted to do when the are near the end of life. I hope I am doing something I enjoy when I near the end.Big C said:
Chris
www.hightowercues.com
cueman said:
Yep,
That's my old mans thing, I believe he Is officially retired now, or so it seems LOL. Don't know how My mom feels about that though. Seems like some women are just old school, and think your supposed to work until you can't move, she's just one of those from that school I guess. Poor Guy. I probably would not have made It this far If It were not for him. I have financed alot on my own, and some paid for it'self from repair work, but without his extra help, and keeping me inspired when things go wrong or slows progress down, I might have thrown in the towel by now. Also when bussiness comes, It floods, not so much when you have the time and really need the money, but when have enough to get by, and don't have enough time for all the extra work. Atleast It seems to happen that way. I can see where someone could see It leading to a bussiness, and did not really plan on that way. It can be very overwelming at times. The repair work is always getting in the way of my cuebuilding, but I'm not turning away money, because I need it to help finance My cuebuilding addiction, LOL. Make no mistake It is an addiction, because I have found alot easier ways to make money.
I got him working on one of your templates with the v groove a couple of days ago. First time I used one like that, as mine are all open, was really nice and easy, those bits are great too, way better then the ones I was using, I have still yet to break one, and the others I had broke left and right all the time. Anyway the male parts are nearly fool proof, and he's been cutting them out like crazy, burning all my slabs up, LOL. That's alright though, I can get more, or mill some more from some of our stock. It's just nice to get him in there helping me build these things. Does'nt hurt to have some inlays built up anyway, and saves Me time. Might have to switch my designs over to the v groove to make It easier for him to use the thing with those also. Wonder where I can get a carbide 60 deg, to fit My dremel? I have a dremel brand 60, but I don't think It's carbide, aleast not sure, and don't know if It will cut the brass. Also wonder if anyone knows where to get the better bearings for them, or what size they are to upgrade to better ones? I don't have any real runout now, but you know how those bearings sound in those things even when they are still good. Just makes me want to be prepared, so I don't have to hit hom dep last minute to buy a new one, just because the bearings go out. Would really like to set things up to be easier for him, because he really seems like he wants to jump in there with me now, and get his feet wet. I can sure use his help, and want to teach him what I have learned, so he can take some pride in his work as well.
I also think It's great that the older Guys are jumping in. Why not, they worked their "butt" off their whole life, and deserve to do something that makes them happy, and keeps them from turning into a couch potato, even if It Is just a hobby to them. Sitting around too much is not good for anyone at any age, and It's a good way to keep them moving. I say more power to them.
Greg
Ken_4fun said:
Very interesting observation!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
cueman said:
This is encouraging, I just finished my first cue at age 60, well the butt is finished it'll be 2 or 3 weeks before I have the shaft finished. I certainly didn't start this with the idea of making a living. I am a liscensed master electrician and I could get out and run a few service calls and make a lot more money. If somewhere down the road I make a buck or two that will be ok. I went to a tournament in Chattanooga yesterday and some of the players seemed impressed with what I had done. Kinda made me feel good if you know what I mean. One guy wanted to buy it but from what I have read here a lot of cuemakers wish they had kept their first one.....so I don't know. I told him if I did decide to sell it I would give him first shot at it. He then said that if I decided to keep it he'd like to have a shot at the first one I offer for sale. But I want to say thanks for the help that some have given me here. I don't remember who said it but there is a good deal of knowledge to be gained right here.
Bob
That should make you feel good that someone wants to buy your first cue. That says you did good. When I built my first cue, I took it to a tournament where I set up repairing cues and I mostly got advice on how to improve, instead of offers to buy. I turned it with wood cutting tools on a wood lathe. I did sell either my second or third cue. Still have the other two. So yes I still have that first cue.oldnovice said: