Ivory Piano keys for cue makers?

[lcbur]

I have a set of old ivory piano keys and wonder if cue makers can use this type of ivory to inlet cues? Does anyone know? Send a message to LCBUR ( A Z Member )

 

[ROB.M]

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The keys are usually wooden core with ivory laminating around the edges/outer.
Many factors come into play....



Rob.M

 

[dnixon]

I was told the ivory was too thin

 

[macguy]

I have a set of old ivory piano keys and wonder if cue makers can use this type of ivory to inlet cues? Does anyone know? Send a message to LCBUR ( A Z Member )

Before the ban they used to be for sale on ebay all the time. They were cheap you got a whole bag of them for a few dollars. I think mostly scrimshaw guys bought them.

 

[pt109]

Piano key ivory would be a great inlay for your cue....
....if you were playing for a G-note

 

[Nineballjerry2]

I've heard of older style cue makers using it.I would love to have some to try on cues and pocket knife handles .please let me know what you plan on doing with it,
Thanks Jerry2

 

[Albatross Cues]

Piano key ivory would be a great inlay for your cue....
....if you were playing for a G-note

Aloha

They wouldn't be good for me then, I like the key of "C".

Aloha

 

[TX Poolnut]

I have an old standup piano here in League City, Texas that has ivory keys. If anyone wants them you can have them for free. The only thing I require is that you must take the entire piano with you. I believe the black keys are ebony wood. From the serial number, it was manufactured in 1938 by Worlitzer. Here's a picture of the keys. Let me know.

 

[chefjeff]

Piano key ivory would be a great inlay for your cue....
....if you were playing for a G-note

So.

Jeff Livingston

 

[JAMSGOLF]

So.

Jeff Livingston

I had to hum it to get it...

 

[chefjeff]

I had to hum it to get it...

My humor tends to do that to folks.:smile-us-down:

Sorry,

Jeff Livingston

 

[pt109]

So.

Jeff Livingston

If you add a snake-skin wrap to your cue.....
....you can also practice your scales

 

[Allen Brown]

I have an old standup piano here in League City, Texas that has ivory keys. If anyone wants them you can have them for free. The only thing I require is that you must take the entire piano with you. I believe the black keys are ebony wood. From the serial number, it was manufactured in 1938 by Worlitzer. Here's a picture of the keys. Let me know.

Ive moved one piano with one other guy and that was the first and last time that I ever get into that again. I threw my back out and pulled my groin, but it got moved from one house to another. It will rot where it sits now. Good luck with your give away.

 

[jimmyg]

Piano key ivory would be a great inlay for your cue....
....if you were playing for a G-note

Can you just imagine the sound of that hit.

J

 

[chefjeff]

If you add a snake-skin wrap to your cue.....
....you can also practice your scales

Stop it!...you're killing mi.


Jeff Livingston

 

[JAMSGOLF]

Would using the keys be a "minor" or a "major" undertaking?

 

[JAMSGOLF]

It would definitely be a finely tuned cue!

 

[fastone371]

Would using the keys be a "minor" or a "major" undertaking?

I have hit some cues that were "major" brown notes.