Literature on cue making ?

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gehawe

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Dear cuemakers,
Is there any recommended literature out there on how to make cues?

It is not that I expect to read something and will then be able to make my own cue. But I would just like to read more about the process of cue making to understand the complexity of the trade.

As a, say advanced hobby knive maker, I think I understand a bit about tools, machines and materials. And as a cue collector, I admire cues. Oh - yes, I have a few machines as a lathe and a milling machine in my basement :rolleyes:

As my job puts me in contact with some high tech material as advanced ceramics and metals, I am curious if that could have any impact on cue technology. But without knowing the basics, I feel that I can not understand enough about cues to get a clear idea.

Thank you for any comments

Best regards from Germany

Gerhard
 
gehawe said:
Dear cuemakers,
Is there any recommended literature out there on how to make cues?

It is not that I expect to read something and will then be able to make my own cue. But I would just like to read more about the process of cue making to understand the complexity of the trade.

As a, say advanced hobby knive maker, I think I understand a bit about tools, machines and materials. And as a cue collector, I admire cues. Oh - yes, I have a few machines as a lathe and a milling machine in my basement :rolleyes:

As my job puts me in contact with some high tech material as advanced ceramics and metals, I am curious if that could have any impact on cue technology. But without knowing the basics, I feel that I can not understand enough about cues to get a clear idea.

Thank you for any comments

Best regards from Germany

Gerhard
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Hello Gerhard,

Here is a link to probably the best all around book on cue building.
http://www.cuesmith.com/index.php?page=book_video
 
Google search - 'pool cue making instructions' - 2 seconds - 314,000 results(314.000 for our European friends)

Next!

Dale
 
Thank you guys - that book seems to be the solution!:thumbup:

Have a nice Sunday

Gerhard
 
I did a search for Dennis Deikman's web site. Someone had mentioned previously that it was down. Too bad as he had a ton of reading on PDF files that you could down load.

Plus, his Viet Nam blog and other articles were a good read too.

Darn, my hard drive blew up some time ago and I did have his PDF files. They are on a back up disc somewhere over the rainbow. Just have to find them.
 
Travis Niklich said:
Hi Gerhard
How is everything going in Germany
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Hello Travis,

Just fine! A bit snowy and slightly chilly (-29°F).

Don't worry about my literature search, I will deffinetly not try to compete with you!:grin:

Best regards from Germany

Gerhard
 
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