laser engraved cues
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Back in the early 90's, Joss, through a third-party (I believe), used to offer laser engraving on the stainless steel joint of cues. I'm not sure if this is still around.
As far as laser engraving on the wood portion of cues, I've seen it discussed in the cuemaker forum in the past. From what people said, the laser technology isn't advanced enough to just be able to engrave or cut clean, sharp lines. They say it leaves a rough, burnt looking edge.
If a cuemaker is offering some type of laser engraving, I'm not aware of it. Which cuemaker(s) are you refering to in your post? Maybe the technology has moved along since I saw this topic discussed.
As far as laser engraving on the wood portion of cues, I've seen it discussed in the cuemaker forum in the past. From what people said, the laser technology isn't advanced enough to just be able to engrave or cut clean, sharp lines. They say it leaves a rough, burnt looking edge.
If a cuemaker is offering some type of laser engraving, I'm not aware of it. Which cuemaker(s) are you refering to in your post? Maybe the technology has moved along since I saw this topic discussed.
Huebler has their Mark V series, with laser-engraved images on the butt. Here's an idea of what it looks like.
It looks pretty good if you ask me. I myself don't like images on cues, but the engraving is pretty sharp without looking burnt.
It looks pretty good if you ask me. I myself don't like images on cues, but the engraving is pretty sharp without looking burnt.
I play with a cue that has a laser engraved image:
http://www.mcdermottcue.com/0105.asp
I think it looks pretty good. They even put a couple of red rocks in for eyes.
http://www.mcdermottcue.com/0105.asp
I think it looks pretty good. They even put a couple of red rocks in for eyes.
ragbug74 said:
I am was talking to a dealer about getting a custom schuler because I like the hit of a schuler so much and he said that Sterling (maker of Fury cues?) will laser engrave for him. Apparently you can have it done at the big tradeshows while you wait.
John Barton (onepocketchump) did mine in Vegas this year for $20. It came out great and is very tasteful, it was just my name but he did a great job and I would suggest it to anyone.
Fart sniffer said:
Sterling purchased the laser equipment earlier this year. John kept it pretty busy out in Vegas. The equipment is not in our corporate office. So far, John is our resident engraving expert. I have seen some pretty impressive things he has been able to do with that machine.
Steve
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Sterling now has the capability in-house to laser engrave just about anything on just about anything. We specialize in cues. Please direct your needs to sales at sterling-gaming.com to get a quote.
John Barton
Sterling Gaming.
John Barton
Sterling Gaming.
Friend
did was he had his name put on, but he had it put onto the shaft down
by the joint area. That way, if he ever sold the cue, the new owner
would just have to get a new shaft if he desired to, and not have my
friend's name on the butt of the stick.
did was he had his name put on, but he had it put onto the shaft down
by the joint area. That way, if he ever sold the cue, the new owner
would just have to get a new shaft if he desired to, and not have my
friend's name on the butt of the stick.
ragbug74 said:
Just a bit of a clarification. I think you are talking about the subject of using laser cnc to cut out pockets and parts for inlays. I think the engraving part works ok. I am sure there are issues with the wood, but often the lines are filled or colored or just cleaned up as part of the engraving process. But the ability to cut clean pockets and cut out clean parts with laser is seemingly not there
Kelly