inlays and veneers

[bbb]

would someone explain these terms to me. i am obviously not well educated in the anatomy of a pool cue. i apologize for asking such an elementary question

 

[BHQ]

would someone explain these terms to me. i am obviously not well educated in the anatomy of a pool cue. i apologize for asking such an elementary question

sent you a couple pm's with links
no need to apolgize for asking questions
that's what this forum is supposed to be about

 

[cueman]

Inlay usually refers to a part that is inlaid into the the cue, like ovals, diamonds fancy shapes and such. Veneers are the colored wood lines you often see along the side of points. Points are the long inlays in the forearm or butt.

 

[bbb]

where i am still confused is dont veneers go ito the wood like an inlay? its not painted on. right? i realize most ornamental work is referred to as inlays. however if the point is made of wood it would be called a veneer? if there was ivory paralleling the wood it would be inlay? so that type pf forearm would be a veneer and inlay? is that correct?

 

[pescadoman]

where i am still confused is dont veneers go ito the wood like an inlay? its not painted on. right? i realize most ornamental work is referred to as inlays. however if the point is made of wood it would be called a veneer? if there was ivory paralleling the wood it would be inlay? so that type pf forearm would be a veneer and inlay? is that correct?

A veneer is simply a thin piece of wood. It is most often used to cover plywood to give the illusion of a finer wood. In cues, it is used for points and boxes. The forearm is cut to accept the veneers, which are glued to a solid piece of wood, and it is all glued up. When the piece is turned, the whole thing takes shape. The thin and oftentimes colorful wood that borders the boxes and points are the veneers.

 

[bbb]

thanks . and so the intricate forms are the inlays?

 

[pdcue]

thanks . and so the intricate forms are the inlays?

Yes.

Once upon a time the veneers were part of the splice between
the butt section and forearm section of a cue, which were truly
spliced together.

Most 2 piece cues with points today are constructed with an angeled
inlay that gives the appearance of a splice - or CNCd with a sharp
pointed inlay that looks like a spliced point, sort of.

Confused enough yet?

The whole truth is that terms like spliced, lamminated, butterfly,
fullsplice are used rather loosely and often inconsistently with how
they are defined in general woodworking disciplines.

In the spirit of "one picture is worth...", you ought to do a search,
first on AZB forums - then perhaps the WEB, for some links to
cuemakers who illustrate "construction techniques".

Many cuemakers host sites with pics and descriptions.

Dale

 

[Sheldon]

Traditional veneers:

www.dzcues.com <---- best cuemaker site online. (IMO)

Inlay (CNC) veneers:

Ivory/sterling silver/recon turquoise

 

[bbb]

wow!! thanks for the pics. i think i got it now