Lexan Forarm ...

[WilleeCue]

Frank Paradise made an acrylic forearm cue but not many of them are around today.
It was named the Space Age cue.
This one is along that same Idea but with a Lexan forearm.
I have made a few with acrylic but this is my first with lexan, a much harder and more durable plastic product.

The hit of an acrylic cue is very solid due to the density of the plastic.
Lexan should be much the same.

Willee

 

[Thecoats]

Looks like someone has had too many Shiner Bock's before they started designing cues. Just kidding, cool looking cue, it will be neat to see the final product. Thanks for sharing.

-don

 

[Blue Hog ridr]

Ya know, thats actually very pretty. Willee has to figure out a way to wire a strobe on the inside and make it blink.

 

[brianna187]

willie i really like that design very nice could you show the joint end also thaanks lee

 

[Impact Blue]

Subscribing...the frosted lexan looks pretty damn cool. I'm really super curious as what it'll look like finished with clear coat.

I'd like to think that a full bodied lexan cue would be something that could be cost-effective and turned around quickly, without any risk of warping. If it hits like a dense wood, that's something to be excited about for sure.

Somebody give us a review soon!

 

[md5key]

That's pretty neat! I love to see what you guys experiment with.

Also I really like those long lines you put on some of your wrapless cues (like the one in your avatar too). I think that's a really cool design element.

 

[Realizm]

That's pretty neat! I love to see what you guys experiment with.

Also I really like those long lines you put on some of your wrapless cues (like the one in your avatar too). I think that's a really cool design element.

Ok now keep me updated on that cue it's going to look out of this world..

 

[Cheez Dawg]

Very unique, and interesting.
I look forward to hearing about how it plays!

 

[ipoppa33]

That looks really nice. How is the weight of lexan? You could call it bulletproof.

 

[Rockin' Robin]

I sell Willee cues in my shop. I have one of his early plexiglass cues on display that really is just a conversation piece. The plexiglass cues proved to be too brittle, and the lexan is definately bullet proof. Quite surprisingly, the green 'weenie' I call it, plays jam up. Will has modified the Southwest taper to where it plays really sweet. He called it the ugliest cue he ever made. I do not have a pic, but maybe he will put up the link to the cue.

While he may be a little disgruntled with the cue biz, I think many would be surprised at how well his cues perform. An innovator, hobbiest, and willing to try anything kinda guy.

 

[fsarfino]

Neat design !

Very interested to see how it looks after the finish is put on

 

[WilleeCue]

I sell Willee cues in my shop. I have one of his early plexiglass cues on display that really is just a conversation piece. The plexiglass cues proved to be too brittle, and the lexan is definately bullet proof. Quite surprisingly, the green 'weenie' I call it, plays jam up. Will has modified the Southwest taper to where it plays really sweet. He called it the ugliest cue he ever made. I do not have a pic, but maybe he will put up the link to the cue.

While he may be a little disgruntled with the cue biz, I think many would be surprised at how well his cues perform. An innovator, hobbiest, and willing to try anything kinda guy.

Yes the Plexiglass or acrylic is a challenge as it will break if slammed on the floor or table. Just breaking or playing will not break it but you know accidents will happen. The lexan is a lot tougher stuff but not available in many colors.

Willee

 

[WilleeCue]

Subscribing...the frosted lexan looks pretty damn cool. I'm really super curious as what it'll look like finished with clear coat.

I'd like to think that a full bodied lexan cue would be something that could be cost-effective and turned around quickly, without any risk of warping. If it hits like a dense wood, that's something to be excited about for sure.

Somebody give us a review soon!

The hit is way more solid than any wood cue.
As far as quick turnaround it requires as much work as a wood cue except you have no aging process.

 

[The Hamster]

While he may be a little disgruntled with the cue biz, I think many would be surprised at how well his cues perform. An innovator, hobbiest, and willing to try anything kinda guy.

I'm not surprised at all. I've had a Willee break cue for 5 years or so (I can't recall exactly when he made it) which has been used by everybody in my CPA team as a breaker for a while and despite the abuse it's still solid.

Matter of fact, whenever one of my pool buddies comes over he insists on using it as his playing cue and made me an offer to buy it from me a few years ago.

Keep on keepin' on, Willee.

 

[shadowcat]

wow.. looks really nice... so I'm wondering, what kind of design possibilities this opens up? Can you put designs into the Lexan? Will a sealant bond over an inscribed design? What exactly can you do with it, besides having it clear or frosted?

 

[mosconiac]

I'd love to try one out some time. I'm intrigued by unique & innovative use of materials in place of the traditional.

A guy from the local poolhall made a full cue out of plastic one time (in HS shop) and the shaft was so whippy that he could hardly make a ball with it. He chose a poor plastic though...very soft with obvious air bubbles in it. From what you are saying, you've found materials that are much stronger.

 

[Eric Wynne]

I've seen firsthand the lexan cue and it is bad to the bone, a very unique work of art , over a hundred inlays ... Both shafts are the nuts , the cue is well balanced and although I haven't hit with it yet , I know from experience that Willee makes a great playing cue ... FOR REAL !!!

 

[shadowcat]

so.. uhm.. how much would one cost? and how long would it take to make?

 

[poolhustler]

There are machines that can laser etch a design inside of the lexan!!!

Lexan is a softer, less brittle material than the acrylic.

It is used in bullet proof windows in banks, etc..

 

[shadowcat]

There are machines that can laser etch a design inside of the lexan!!!

Lexan is a softer, less brittle material than the acrylic.

It is used in bullet proof windows in banks, etc..

don't forget motorcycle helmet visors, riot shields, etc.. .. so imagine the possibilities... laser etched 3D floating points/prongs in the Lexan.. maybe 3D "inlays" in the prongs.. or a full 3D design in the entire sleeve, like those lexan/acrylic 3d art knicknacks/souvenirs you can buy at mall stores and amusement parks .... a LOT of artistic possibilities...

Only concern would be the scratching that can happen to the surface of the Lexan..