inlays,ivory,mother of pearl,gold,etc

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justabrake

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if you have a cue and you would like to add some inlays into it how difficult would it be to lay ivory or MOP or even gold into a finished cue.
 
inlays

justabrake said:
if you have a cue and you would like to add some inlays into it how difficult would it be to lay ivory or MOP or even gold into a finished cue.
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The inlays are usually not a big problem,but you'd better figure on a refinishing of your Q afterwords. That can cost you anywhere from $100-$300 PLUS the inlays...JER
 
BLACKHEARTCUES said:
The inlays are usually not a big problem,but you'd better figure on a refinishing of your Q afterwords. That can cost you anywhere from $100-$300 PLUS the inlays...JER
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Jer, since the topic has come up, sort of anyhow, can Amber be used as an inlay material on a new cue?
 
Gerald said:
Jer, since the topic has come up, sort of anyhow, can Amber be used as an inlay material on a new cue?
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You have to think outside of the box a little. A cue does not have to be prefictly smooth or even round. You can inlay anything within reason. No law says a cue has to be able to roll on a table.
 
macguy said:
You have to think outside of the box a little. A cue does not have to be prefictly smooth or even round. You can inlay anything within reason. No law says a cue has to be able to roll on a table.
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But it sure makes it easier to sell. Couldn't resist!
 
Michael Webb said:
But it sure makes it easier to sell. Couldn't resist!
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You know what I mean though. I am sure you have seen inlays that were three dimensional such as diamonds. Even cues with flat sides. Palmer used to have a modal with a slice out of the butt and a large MOP inlay like some of the English snooker cues. I saw a cue with a wrap area that was octagon shaped and felt pretty good. Cues don't have to just be a cone.
 
Macguy:
I know exactly what your saying. Like I said, I couldn't resist. I'm sure many of us have seen cues and said I'm glad I didn't make this. But one mans nightmare is another mans treasure.
 
macguy said:
The butt of a cue is not a truncated cone? What is it then?
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Technically speaking... :p

It's a conical frustum. :rolleyes: :confused: :confused: :confused:

A conical frustum is a frustum created by slicing the top off a cone (with the cut made parallel to the base.)

I might start another thread (keyword, might) on how expanding on that info, helps greatly on determining the end weight of a cue :D .

But some might be too lazy (no offence intended) to do it. Takes a little bit of time :D .

Thanks,

Jon
 
BiG_JoN said:
Technically speaking... :p

It's a conical frustum. :rolleyes: :confused: :confused: :confused:

A conical frustum is a frustum created by slicing the top off a cone (with the cut made parallel to the base.)

I might start another thread (keyword, might) on how expanding on that info, helps greatly on determining the end weight of a cue :D .

But some might be too lazy (no offence intended) to do it. Takes a little bit of time :D .

Thanks,

Jon
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You are right, after the first cut you can determin the final weight of the piece.
 
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