it's hard to become a cue maker ? i want to know some experiense from cuemaker

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hypnauticz

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i was thinking it's hard to become a cue maker or no?
i mean..i want to make a cue my self like custom it and design it the way i want...so i was wonder will those or not..i do understand it take times and money on stuff but nothing's wrong with knowin more =)






:p life is about learning =) and try new things
 
Cue building is a challenge. It has its goods and bads as does about everything. Is it HARD? Hmmm some things can be difficult and other aspects easy. Unless you plan to make a dedication to it as a hobby you can spend a lot less on getting a cue built like you want "YOUR DESIGN" and not be out the thousands in equipment and tooling. Its real easy to dump $10,000 + in equipment and tooling and then still need materials. Yes you can get started cheaper but you will soon find you need or want this tool thats $40,$400 or more then that tool and so on. If you decide it not for you your going to take a loss. You also should figure in screwing up when first getting started, heck occasional screw ups happen after your experienced as well. Now this post is in no way to discourage you we all have to start somewhere just some insight in what to expect. It can be an awarding hobby, I say hobby as I would not focus at first as being your sole income source. It can be very fun and rewarding as it can be a headache as well.

Just My $0.02
 
RDCustomCues said:
Cue building is a challenge. It has its goods and bads as does about everything. Is it HARD? Hmmm some things can be difficult and other aspects easy. Unless you plan to make a dedication to it as a hobby you can spend a lot less on getting a cue built like you want "YOUR DESIGN" and not be out the thousands in equipment and tooling. Its real easy to dump $10,000 + in equipment and tooling and then still need materials. Yes you can get started cheaper but you will soon find you need or want this tool thats $40,$400 or more then that tool and so on. If you decide it not for you your going to take a loss. You also should figure in screwing up when first getting started, heck occasional screw ups happen after your experienced as well. Now this post is in no way to discourage you we all have to start somewhere just some insight in what to expect. It can be an awarding hobby, I say hobby as I would not focus at first as being your sole income source. It can be very fun and rewarding as it can be a headache as well.

Just My $0.02
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Very well said!!!!!!!!!!!
 
I can understand very well the thrill of playing pool with a cue you have made yourself because that is exactly how I started into cue making years ago. First I just wanted to replace my own tips but one thing lead to another and before you know it I had the equipment to make the entire cue.
That was back when I still thought there was magic in a cue.
Thought like many do today that the better the cue the better I would play.
Today I understand it is just a stick of wood with a leather tip and the real magic is in the player.

Is it hard? .... no.
It is time consuming.
It is expensive.
It is something you never stop learning about.
It has endless possibility's of success and limitless opportunity's for mistakes.
It is a wonderful hobby but a very poor business choice.

Anyone thinking about doing cue repairs or making a cue needs to first read Chris Hightower's book.
Anyone thinking he will make a living at it needs professional help.
 
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WilleeCue said:
I can understand very well the thrill of playing pool with a cue you have hade yourself because that is exactly how I started into cue making years ago. First I just wanted to replace my own tips but one thing lead to another and before you know it I had the equipment to make the entire cue. That was back when I still thought there was magic in a cue.
Thought like many do today that the beter the cue the better I would play.
Today I understand it is just a stick of wood with a leather tip and the real magic is in the player.

Is it hard? .... no.
It is time consuming.
It is expensive.
It is something you never stop learning about.
It has endless possabilitys of success and limitless oppertunitys for mistakes.
It is a wonderful hobby but a very poor business choice.

Anyone thinking about doing cue repairs or making a cue needs to first read Chris Hightower's book. Read the book and you will know if it is for you.
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Chris book will be money well spent
 
first off you need to have some understanding about cues. i have delt with alot of players who have no clue about cues peroid.

chris hightowers books and videos are a good way to go
 
hypnauticz said:
i was thinking it's hard to become a cue maker or no?
i mean..i want to make a cue my self like custom it and design it the way i want...so i was wonder will those or not..i do understand it take times and money on stuff but nothing's wrong with knowin more =)

You should talk with Dieckman, might be might help you answer those questions. Check his website http://www.cuemaker.com/cueniversity.htm
http://www.cuemaker.com
Just maybe you would walk away with a cue you design.
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Becoming a cue maker is only half the battle.....Once you can build a solid well playing cue...THEN you have to be able to sell them.....Its a challenge in a lot of ways.....Like was already stated start out doing it as a side line not your sole source of income and you'll have a lot better shot. There are a lot of great builders here on AZ...............for what its worth GOOD LUCK............Dave
 
RDCustomCues said:
Cue building is a challenge. It has its goods and bads as does about everything. Is it HARD? Hmmm some things can be difficult and other aspects easy. Unless you plan to make a dedication to it as a hobby you can spend a lot less on getting a cue built like you want "YOUR DESIGN" and not be out the thousands in equipment and tooling. Its real easy to dump $10,000 + in equipment and tooling and then still need materials. Yes you can get started cheaper but you will soon find you need or want this tool thats $40,$400 or more then that tool and so on. If you decide it not for you your going to take a loss. You also should figure in screwing up when first getting started, heck occasional screw ups happen after your experienced as well. Now this post is in no way to discourage you we all have to start somewhere just some insight in what to expect. It can be an awarding hobby, I say hobby as I would not focus at first as being your sole income source. It can be very fun and rewarding as it can be a headache as well.

Just My $0.02
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If I only had about 10 k in equipment I would be rich.
 
Well Said!

WilleeCue said:
I can understand very well the thrill of playing pool with a cue you have made yourself because that is exactly how I started into cue making years ago. First I just wanted to replace my own tips but one thing lead to another and before you know it I had the equipment to make the entire cue.
That was back when I still thought there was magic in a cue.
Thought like many do today that the better the cue the better I would play.
Today I understand it is just a stick of wood with a leather tip and the real magic is in the player.

Is it hard? .... no.
It is time consuming.
It is expensive.
It is something you never stop learning about.
It has endless possibility's of success and limitless opportunity's for mistakes.
It is a wonderful hobby but a very poor business choice.
Anyone thinking about doing cue repairs or making a cue needs to first read Chris Hightower's book.
Anyone thinking he will make a living at it needs professional help.
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Tap! Tap! Tap!
 
i think it is difficult.it is pretty easy to just throw them together,but to acually build one that looks perfect and plays perfect is not easy imo.there are many things that can and will go wrong.wood is not a perfect material and has its own problems.

i also think to get started in a shop with high quality,seasoned wood and machines and tools and etc. to do it right.i mean having all of the good machines that will increase production and do everything perfectly correct.i think you would need to spend closer to $40,000.

then you have to learn everything about making them,learn about wood,finishing,etc.i also saw someone sayit it would be impossible to make a living at it.i wouldn't say impossible,but tough.it would be tough to make a living at it and close to impossible to get rich off.it
 
wow..aswsome writin guys..yea..i mean...there's good also good to become a cue maker..but this is just some thought in my mind..that's why i was wonder wat's in all the c ue maker's mind on become a cue maker..i know is money time..and everything.i startin to get into pool like about 2 year's ago and i for some reason wanna get to know evertyhinhg about cue and all.maybe that's just me..couris .
 
Jack of all trades

CueMaker's are very Talented Craftsmen. You can spend all that money on the Best Machines and Supplies, But, it's the Man behind the Machines that make or breaks the success.
He has to be a Machinist, Woodcraftman, Automotive Sprayer, Artist/Designer Minded, Stock or Inventory Clerk, Planner/Estimator, Programer if using CNC, Advertiser, Computer literate for Advertising and Customer Service, Customer Service Orientated, Machine Shop Manager.
DID I FORGET ANYTHING??
Oh Yea!,... Gotta get Money to buy the Machines, Tooling and Supplies.. :eek:
 
CueCaps said:
CueMaker's are very Talented Craftsmen. You can spend all that money on the Best Machines and Supplies, But, it's the Man behind the Machines that make or breaks the success.
He has to be a Machinist, Woodcraftman, Automotive Sprayer, Artist/Designer Minded, Stock or Inventory Clerk, Planner/Estimator, Programer if using CNC, Advertiser, Computer literate for Advertising and Customer Service, Customer Service Orientated, Machine Shop Manager.
DID I FORGET ANYTHING??
Oh Yea!,... Gotta get Money to buy the Machines, Tooling and Supplies.. :eek:
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Very well put...
 
CueCaps said:
CueMaker's are very Talented Craftsmen. You can spend all that money on the Best Machines and Supplies, But, it's the Man behind the Machines that make or breaks the success.
He has to be a Machinist, Woodcraftman, Automotive Sprayer, Artist/Designer Minded, Stock or Inventory Clerk, Planner/Estimator, Programer if using CNC, Advertiser, Computer literate for Advertising and Customer Service, Customer Service Orientated, Machine Shop Manager.
DID I FORGET ANYTHING??
Oh Yea!,... Gotta get Money to buy the Machines, Tooling and Supplies.. :eek:
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DID I FORGET ANYTHING??
yes you forgot,
HAS TO BE NUTS ;)
 
BHQ said:
DID I FORGET ANYTHING??
yes you forgot,
HAS TO BE NUTS ;)
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Too funny, Brent!
 

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