Looking for full splice blank with veneers
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maybe you should go to the ask the cuemakers section. they could probably help you more than we can
good luck, chuck
I recommend Prather Cue parts.
Jeff is making some of the nicest blanks, Alot of varieties too
Jeff is making some of the nicest blanks, Alot of varieties too
I recommend Prather Cue parts.
Jeff is making some of the nicest blanks, Alot of varieties too
Yep...Prather is the place:
http://www.prathercue.com/spliced_butts_prongs/spliced_butts_prongs.html
Joe
Fullspliced cue.....
I would recommend that you contact Jerry Rauenzahn 814-723-8322 or email rauenzahncue@atlanticbb.net
He's an extremely talented cuemaker and is currently building some fullsplice cues -- you get to pick the wood and veneers too
Jerry is a wonderful guy and always a pleasure to work with as well.
Happy Hunting,
Ken
I would recommend that you contact Jerry Rauenzahn 814-723-8322 or email rauenzahncue@atlanticbb.net
He's an extremely talented cuemaker and is currently building some fullsplice cues -- you get to pick the wood and veneers too
Jerry is a wonderful guy and always a pleasure to work with as well.
Happy Hunting,
Ken
Before you order or buy a blank, I would caution you to find yourself a maker(s) that will agree to complete a customer supplied blank. There are many makers who would really rather not complete a customer supplied blank, just in case there are problems.
If you decide to go with a either a Prather or Davis blank, be aware that both of these blank makers can also do a very nice job of completing that blank for you. Also, as Ken stated, Jerry -R- is doing a limited run of veneered full splice cues from blanks he is crafting himself, and they are looking very nice indeed. Also, Travis from Blackcreek does a nice full splice cue. And, Ed Prewitt is doing a stellar full splice these days...but he is outta my league currently.
I am currently having my 2nd blank completed and can tell you from experience, you're not gonna save much, if any money this way. I did not go this route because of any savings, but rather it allowed me the chance to get some really nice woods in a veneered wrapless full splice...which is all I play with or currently collect.
A Prather blank with a straight grained maple nose and more common exotic will run you $240...if you want to upgrade to a BEM or curly maple nose, add $40...if you want a nice figured not-so-common exotic, add $40 more. Both of my blanks were in the $320 range, but both turned out very, very nice.
It is my understanding that the Davis blanks start at $350 and go up from there. Mr Davis also does two types of full splice blank...a Burton Spain splice which is generally meant to have a wrap installed over it, and then your more 'traditional' full length full splice, which can be left wrapless.
You can figure that a maker is gonna charge anywhere from roughly $500 and up to complete the blank. You also want to make sure that the maker is going to take their time to turn the blank slowly down, as well as keeping the points centered and even.
There is a lot more to consider going this route, but with the right blank and right maker, the results can be quite satisfying.
Lisa
Ridewiththewind is completely on point.
I had a John Davis blank with veneers made into a cue. The blank had an ebony nose, bacote butt, with bushka colored veneers. it didn't need to be cored so John charged me the standard $350.
What i will tell you is that not everyone makes wrapless, full-splice blanks so you don't always see the points on the bottom. The bottom points on a Davis blank are razor sharp. Not everyon can do that. I have seen places that will make you a blank for cheaper, but they don't always come to a point at the bottom. John only really charges more if something needs to be cored or if you are using some type of burl, and he didn't seem too fond of full-spliced blanks made from burls.
John Davis is extremely knowledgeable and great to talk with. If you are ever in Chicago, I would recommend a stop by his shop. PM me if you have any questions or need John Davis' contact info
I had a John Davis blank with veneers made into a cue. The blank had an ebony nose, bacote butt, with bushka colored veneers. it didn't need to be cored so John charged me the standard $350.
What i will tell you is that not everyone makes wrapless, full-splice blanks so you don't always see the points on the bottom. The bottom points on a Davis blank are razor sharp. Not everyon can do that. I have seen places that will make you a blank for cheaper, but they don't always come to a point at the bottom. John only really charges more if something needs to be cored or if you are using some type of burl, and he didn't seem too fond of full-spliced blanks made from burls.
John Davis is extremely knowledgeable and great to talk with. If you are ever in Chicago, I would recommend a stop by his shop. PM me if you have any questions or need John Davis' contact info
Mark Bear should also be considered, as he is making DINOMITE long pointed full splice blanks at a very reasonable price. Bell Forest Products carries an assortment and you can also google Mark Bear Cues and deal directly with him. In fact, this may be just what you're looking for.
Paul Sumrall of S&S Cues also makes full-splice and full-splice w/veneers blanks in his shop. They also come to a nice point top and bottom. He does not sell his blanks by themselves, but would do a good job of making you a cue from one. You can contact him @ 806-778-1957 with any questions.
Everything else above is also great information. I'm sure you will have plenty to think about with all of these suggestions!
Everything else above is also great information. I'm sure you will have plenty to think about with all of these suggestions!