Joint protectors

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I am thinking about making joint protectors... maybe.

What does everybody here look for? I personaly like them to match the woods or colors of my cue. Do most people just go for the purpose of protection and get the delrin ones?

Me actually doing this will depend on what you guys tell me. I am just a bored college student looking for something to do that happens to have tons of equipment to use.
 
Personally I only use Delrin or Cerocite caps. I say give it a go if you really have interest, the down side is there's a lot of big name cuemakers who'd be hard to compete against. You'd have to do it for personal enjoyment more than profit, I don't imagine there's a huge profit to be had at the entry level. Before you truly delve in, might be wise to read this thread and be forewarned of the potential for trouble.
 
I've got wood ones that match, delrin, even a set of nicely machined metal ones.

Cam Cue's makes them at a very competitive price. If it was me I'd try to find brick and mortar stores to sell them in, than trying ebay or online as there are alot of sellers online. You don't see them often in pool rooms though, where saving on shipping might help your sales. Not to mention impluse buyers.
 
CAM's look fantastic. I will definately have to get into contact with him.

I dont think I could do work like that... I think that I might try and make a couple just for fun though.
 
cubswin said:
Cam Cue's makes them at a very competitive price. If it was me I'd try to find brick and mortar stores to sell them in, than trying ebay or online as there are alot of sellers online. You don't see them often in pool rooms though, where saving on shipping might help your sales. Not to mention impluse buyers.
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Great point, sellling at a poolhall would be a great business plan as the buyer would save on shipping and not have to worry about damage during post. Seeing the merchandise in person also helps to that end.

Makers like Cam's cues can sell them cheap because they produce caps in larger volumes, making it worth while setting up the tooling. For the little guy banging out a few here or there, I doubt you could even break even. With the cost of exotic woods, inlay materials, pins not to mention the dollar value you place on your personal time. Then if you plan to make a few dozen at a time and can't move them you to take a bath there. IF you make a set and the buyer is unhappy you have to remake them at your expense. Like I said, do it for love not profit. :D
 
Here's a picture of my joint protectors:

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