My fancy Dennis Searing Cue

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thediamond said:
Hi all

This is my fancy Dennis Searing cue. What do you think?
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I loved the cue when I saw it in the BD article. Youre pics show better. What sweet work. Not overdone, at all. Verrryyyy nice!
 
thediamond said:
Hi Jeff

Its not for sale. Dennis emailed me to ask if I mind this cue being featured in the Billiards Digest article. I thought that was a nice touch from him, he didn't have to do that. I concur with Dak21st and other folk, Dennis is a great individual. Obviously a busy man and unable to answer every call he gets.

Meticulous doesn't even come close to doing this cue justice. The amount of time and effort Dennis put into this creation is apparent as soon as you pick it up.

I posted the cue to qualify my comments. Dennis Searing will be recognised as one of the greatest cue makers of all time, if he isn't already.

I absolutely do not want to get involved in all the bashing comments this site receives, I just like to talk about cues.

Simon

PS: Jeff, you have some nice cues
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Another satisfied customer... :p
 
Ya Simon, that is just a sweetheart... I know your not lookin to move it..
we both know what each other has... and pls continue to keep me abreast as your collection evolves, and I will do the same. That Gilbert is some kind of sweet too (thanks)... I know that you'd like that Skip that I recently picked up ... will shoot yas some photos when I get that Stroud back (gonna re-shoot the current collection)... hope all is well your side of the pond..
note: Are you planning on attending the US Open in NY??
note: Let me know about the Snakewood.. cman.,
 
Hey Si, Bill here I love the cue.I just added a another Searing to my collection.It is a six point 2 vennerred cue,Flat face with rings like a SW.I will update my pictures and send them to you.That gives me 9 Searings and still looking for more.
 
Stixnballs said:
I was at his shop numerous times watching that cue being built. It is simply an awesome cue. Dennis does sometimes get a bad rap for taking a long time for delivering a cue, but how about SW. I mean 5 years, wow.

I think it's a lot closer to 8 years then 5, and the problem isn't the wait it's what the person promises. If he tells you 3 years and it takes 40 months that's not that big of a deal, when he tells you 4 months and hasn't started anything in 12 that is. I think this is something most cuemakers don't get, most of us don't care how long it takes, we just don't want to be lied to. Also if you take other orders and push them to the front due to more profit that's not ethicle.

Searings are definetly worth the wait.

I don't think anyone was debating that.

and add me to the list if you ever want to get rid of that one. :cool: I wanted it while he was making it. Actually, there aren't manny I wouldn't want that he has made or is making. Can't wait to get my new one, it has only been in his book for about 2 years, so sometime next year I would imagine.
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You Imagine??? How long he tell you when he took your order?

Jim
 
Hey Brett

Shoot me some pics of the Skip Weston when you can, would love to see it. Glad you like the Gilbert, he makes a fine cue indeed and that one is one of the best I have seen. Glad its gone to a good home. You will love the new Craftsman cue. When you get that one, post some pics of your Craftsman collection for the World to see, something a little different from the UK.

Hey Bill

Man, are you trying to buy the world supply of Searings? What about the rest of us? :D You know you are on the list too. Make sure I am first in line with your cues should you decide to part with them....ever! We have to talk about your Showman cues sometime soon also.

This site is great, all my cue pals are here and I didn't know!!! The guy from the UK has arrived ;)

Si
 
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I have seen that style before, but done with veneers in half spliced cues. I heard it called bridged veneers. As few of them that I have seen, attests to the great deal of time and expertise required to do them. This cue takes the style to a whole new level, with a completely different technique, IMO. That is one awesome cue, no doubt about it. The inlays are very nice, but the splice, (or should I say 5 splices?)... Wow!!!

Tracy
 
Si.. Just got word that my Vintage Stroud will be here mid next week... and when my new craftsman arrives, I will then do the photo shoot my current collection... waiting your adv re the craftman.. but you know we're emailing each other already on that subject.. P.S. Man were you right about the Craftsman... just an absolute bad boy... rotating with my Franklin right now, but since Vegas, it's getting the lion share of my attention.. I have a snooker match tonight.. and yes, Mr. Craftsman will be there.
I'LL definately shoot you the separate photos the Skip... just a sweetie and absolutely pristine. Who knows, I may even post my collection when photos complete.... since you suggested it. Your the King Si... note.. what about NY.. the open... any chance you will be there?? That would certainly weigh heavy, whether or not I will go. See yas! Brett
 
Hey Si,Here are pictures of my Showmans and some Haleys.Bill,
 

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This was Cosmo's cue. Cosmo is a great guy and I miss our correspondance. Does Cosmo visit this site? That would be great.

Brett

My intention is to certainly attend the U.S. Open this year. Just getting the nod from the boss (wife).

Bill

Nice cues man, I love Showman cues. The construction is flawless. I need some of them cues, he, he!! We can talk privately.

Si
 
thediamond said:
Hi Misel

The wrap is elephant ear skin. It feels incredible.,,,,,,,,,,
Si
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doesn't hair grow in elepants' ears?
 
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bruin70 said:
does hair grow in elepants' ears?
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I was told by my custom boot maker, an elephant's ear has multiple plies of leather. They separate them because on one layer only, it'd be too tough.
The body skin is very tough as well. That's why they only use the ear skin.
Btw, the elephant's ear shape is oddly enough the shape of the continents they are native to.
 
JoeyInCali said:
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Btw, the elephant's ear shape is oddly enough the shape of the continents they are native to.
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so like,,,,does the north american elephant have ears that include mexico and central america?
 
the thought of having an elephant ear wrap turns me totally off. i mean, snake and alligator make sense because, as we all know, they were put on this earth to provide man with nifty shoes, expensive purses, tumi luggage, and cue wraps.

but an elephant ear is more for something like bar stools and ottomans. i'll put my feet on it, but not my hands.
 
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