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I am not a cue maker but I am very interested in how a full splice cue is constructed. Does anyone know where I can get info such as pictures of jigs, procedure for cutting, types of machinery used. I know there are several companies and cue builders selling books and videos on cue making in general but I am only interested in this topic. If someone could suggest a book or video it would be very appreciated. I am particularly interested in pictures or videos of the process.
 
socalplayer said:
I am not a cue maker but I am very interested in how a full splice cue is constructed. Does anyone know where I can get info such as pictures of jigs, procedure for cutting, types of machinery used. I know there are several companies and cue builders selling books and videos on cue making in general but I am only interested in this topic. If someone could suggest a book or video it would be very appreciated. I am particularly interested in pictures or videos of the process.
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cueman Chris Hightower.. He sell a book that have what you are looking for. Give him a call nice man to talk with.:thumbup:
 
Your best bet is finding someone to make a copy of Burton Spain's making splices manual.
 
I would also love to see how they are made. If you locate any info, please let me know.

Thanks,
Ian
 
JoeyInCali said:
Your best bet is finding someone to make a copy of Burton Spain's making splices manual.
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Hey Joey, is such a book is around then how do I get one? I wouldn't mind owning a real copy or at least getting a look at it. If it is no longer around can I get a copy?

Jim.
 
i purchased the set of dvd's from brianna - and one of the dvd's is dedicated to the points. shows everything you need to know about making them. I believe if the dvd's are purchased individually, they are about $20us
 
FLYINGSNAIL said:
cueman Chris Hightower.. He sell a book that have what you are looking for. Give him a call nice man to talk with.:thumbup:
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Chris' videos also describe the process of making a full spliced blank and show him cutting the butt section in an indexing jig with a band saw. I have an electronic version of Burton Spain's Making Blanks book, but haven't read it in a while.
Mr H
 
Thanks

Thanks to all who replied. Looks like the Hightower videos would have what I am looking for. I was in GA last memorial day and didn't even know I was only 45 minutes from his place. Maybe could have stopped in. Oh well I'll give him a call and see what I can do. Thanks again to everyone.
 
socalplayer said:
I am not a cue maker but I am very interested in how a full splice cue is constructed. Does anyone know where I can get info such as pictures of jigs, procedure for cutting, types of machinery used. I know there are several companies and cue builders selling books and videos on cue making in general but I am only interested in this topic. If someone could suggest a book or video it would be very appreciated. I am particularly interested in pictures or videos of the process.
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Here are some photos. It's up to you to figure out how it's all done. Haha :p

http://cuedb.webhop.org/pics/index.php?dir=/pics/2009.07.08-Full.Splice.Construction

Enjoy,
matta
 
Great Link - Thanks again

Special thanks to Matta & CamposCues for this link:
http://cuedb.webhop.org/pics/index.php?dir=/pics/2009.07.08-Full.Splice.Construction
Not only are the pics of full splice construction what I am looking for but navigating thru the rest of this site gives a person a feeling of Ah at what beautiful cue work is really about. I didn't know there was a site with so many beautiful cues displayed in one place.
If any one knows of other sites such as this I would dearly love a link to it. Many thanks again.:smile:
PS. I still would like some views of the actual cutting process showing the jigs and machinery used.
 
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socalplayer said:
Special thanks to Matta & CamposCues for this link:
http://cuedb.webhop.org/pics/index.php?dir=/pics/2009.07.08-Full.Splice.Construction
Not only are the pics of full splice construction what I am looking for but navigating thru the rest of this site gives a person a feeling of Ah at what beautiful cue work is really about. I didn't know there was a site with so many beautiful cues displayed in one place.
If any one knows of other sites such as this I would dearly love a link to it. Many thanks again.:smile:
PS. I still would like some views of the actual cutting process showing the jigs and machinery used.
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You're welcome.

Beware of that site. It's no where near finished. Also, it's hosted off my home internet connection. It's probably slow as Chrismas. :D

I got bogged down working on it 6 months ago and haven't returned to it. I'll get around to finishing it some time. I have too many irons in the fire.

Thanks for the compliments, though.
matta
 
socalplayer said:
Special thanks to Matta & CamposCues for this link:
http://cuedb.webhop.org/pics/index.php?dir=/pics/2009.07.08-Full.Splice.Construction
Not only are the pics of full splice construction what I am looking for but navigating thru the rest of this site gives a person a feeling of Ah at what beautiful cue work is really about. I didn't know there was a site with so many beautiful cues displayed in one place.
If any one knows of other sites such as this I would dearly love a link to it. Many thanks again.:smile:
PS. I still would like some views of the actual cutting process showing the jigs and machinery used.
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If you're into full splice cues, you might want to check out Scott Whislers site - http://www.whislercues.com

There aren't many pics, but IMO Scott is one of the premier full splice makers ever. He doesn't use traditional full splice set-ups, which is why he's able to get the points razor sharp on both ends. I don't have any pics of traditional full splice jigs, but have seen them. It's typically a dedicated bandsaw for cutting the handles, and a dedicated tablesaw set up for cutting the forearms. It's really quite elegant in it's simplicity, but I imagine it would take quite a while to get the set up perfect.
 
socalplayer said:
Special thanks to Matta & CamposCues for this link:
http://cuedb.webhop.org/pics/index.php?dir=/pics/2009.07.08-Full.Splice.Construction
Not only are the pics of full splice construction what I am looking for but navigating thru the rest of this site gives a person a feeling of Ah at what beautiful cue work is really about. I didn't know there was a site with so many beautiful cues displayed in one place.
If any one knows of other sites such as this I would dearly love a link to it. Many thanks again.:smile:
PS. I still would like some views of the actual cutting process showing the jigs and machinery used.
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My CueExchange site has a lot of pictures:

http://www.cueexchange.com

Direct link to gallery:

http://cueexchange.com/beta/ImageGa...&price=0&keywords=&availability=Any&view=flat

Matta - if you want to get that site off of your home internet connection, you're welcome to host it on my server.
 
md5key said:
Matta - if you want to get that site off of your home internet connection, you're welcome to host it on my server.
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That is one hell of an offer. Once I start working on it again, I'll contact you for hosting. That would be great.

I appreciate it.
matta
 
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Thanks for the link. I've been to Whistler's site before. But I'm not looking to buy a cue at this time. I just have an itch to know how it's done and looking to get it scratched.
 
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