Just Sharing a Pic of a Helmstetter

[Fast Lenny]

This model is not seen too often, listed it for sale also. It is a model 86-13. I was curious if anyone knew the material used in the ferrule and points, I know its listed in the Billiard Encyclopedia where this cue is pictured but forget what they said it was. Check it out. :smile:

 

[ridewiththewind]

This model is not seen too often, listed it for sale also. It is a model 86-13. I was curious if anyone knew the material used in the ferrule and points, I know its listed in the Billiard Encyclopedia where this cue is pictured but forget what they said it was. Check it out. :smile:

Lenny, I believe the ferrules were made of cerocite. I have an old 86-06, and the ferrule material on mine is exactly like yours. At first glance, it almost looks like a soft plastic that would damage quite easily...but is way stronger than it appears. Wish I had more ferrules made of this stuff!!

Heres a link to a discussion involving cerosite, and it's use as a ferrule material: http://forums.azbilliards.com/showthread.php?t=21835

Nice cue...these old Helmstetters can be some sporty little players. :smile:

Lisa

 

[bobco729]

Where did they get the small rubber bumpers made.I need a couple hundred possibly. Not Atlas. thx. in advance
"country" Bob

 

[SiGpOiNtMaN]

Helmstetter Cue

Way back in the late 80s, I purchased a new model 86-12, from Adam/Helmstetter dealer George Lane ( God rest his soul), of Charlotte, NC. I clearly remember the catelog literature stating that the points of my cue were "Morrocan wood"! Though some were "cerosite"!

Good Luck,
Scott