My "fancy" one piece conversion.

[tank69]

My youngest son wants my Schon or Samsara...he said either would be fine. Really? You're 13, very responsible kid, but I'm not cutting him loose with cues over 2k. So I offered to make one for him and he was thrilled.

So off we go!

Cut that baby in half and faced it off.


Installed the pin, chamfered it this time Brent, runs super true! Cut joint to fit the linen.


Custom cut glue relief...coping saw!


Installed the joint, used epoxy this time.


Cut it down to size.

 

[tank69]

Time for some butt action! Cut the tenon for the cap. Again, custom glue relief cuts.


Glued that baby on, used tool post for some pressure.


Break time...letting glue dry.


He could sleep anywhere!


Turned down the butt cap.

 

[tank69]

I wanted the bumper to be recessed, so I bored out the butt cap to slightly under the OD of the bumper.


Fits great!


Shaft time!

Cut the tenon, glue relief and epoxied!

 

[tank69]

Trimmed up joint ring.


Sanded and almost ready for clear.



My son can wait to get it and I've "hookered" up a one piece cue. Got a few more to do this week.

Dexter says woof and have a great weekend!

 

[stanfordturner]

Very nice, thanks for sharing the pics. I bet he loves it.

 

[StrokeAnalyzer]

Im curious...are you cutting all the caps and joint rings straight? ie no taper?

Thanks

 

[Maxx]

You have black lab that lays down and sits still?
Mine is a year old and wound tight, no time for rest.

Nice cue project, thanks for sharing.

 

[POOLGODBEWITHME]

Labs

You have black lab that lays down and sits still?
Mine is a year old and wound tight, no time for rest.

Nice cue project, thanks for sharing.

I've got a one year old lab also, she pees on her own legs cause she can't stand still long enough to go, they calm down at around three years, I've had a bunch of them since I was a kid. I'm into springer spaniels now, the lab is my wife's. oh, and nice work tank
Tom

 

[JTs cuerepair]

Wow

Dam Tank I remember not to long ago when you where asking about what lathe to buy. Looks like Todd's lathe is treating you well. From what I can see you have been running full steam ahead. Way to go Tank. Love seeing all your projects and progress with them. I have been doing cue repairs for 30 years now, I'm 50 years old and started when I was younger then 20.
I never in all the years I have been doing cue repairs wanted to even think about building a cue. It's just something I never had an interest in doing. You hear so many cue makers say to repair guys or some one just starting out with new lathe say wait till you get the bug, Better start buying wood now things like that. Thanks to you and seeing this cue your making for your son I think I'm going to convert one of the sweet old house cues I have into a two piece cue. After 30 years I guess it's about time. But I don't think I will move as fast as you have LOL. Just one question for you now and maybe more later. When you cut the house cue into two, I would think that with at least the saw blade with that there would be a big difference in size when you match both ends again after the cut, I know you don't have tapering with your lathe so How did you get both ends to match up in size.. I hope I explained this in a way that you understand what I'm asking.


Beautiful Black Lab you have there, Best dog breed ever, Have three in my family, We are all Black lab lovers.

 

[tank69]

Im curious...are you cutting all the caps and joint rings straight? ie no taper?

Thanks

Yes, cutting them straight. Should I be tapering? Really curious.

 

[tank69]

You have black lab that lays down and sits still?
Mine is a year old and wound tight, no time for rest.

Nice cue project, thanks for sharing.

He was three on Xmas Eve. He's the 3rd lab I've had and he has been the exact opposite of what a "normal" lab should be. He's a wonderful dog, he loves hanging in the shop with me...until I turn on the shop vac!

 

[tank69]

Dam Tank I remember not to long ago when you where asking about what lathe to buy. Looks like Todd's lathe is treating you well. From what I can see you have been running full steam ahead. Way to go Tank. Love seeing all your projects and progress with them. I have been doing cue repairs for 30 years now, I'm 50 years old and started when I was younger then 20.
I never in all the years I have been doing cue repairs wanted to even think about building a cue. It's just something I never had an interest in doing. You hear so many cue makers say to repair guys or some one just starting out with new lathe say wait till you get the bug, Better start buying wood now things like that. Thanks to you and seeing this cue your making for your son I think I'm going to convert one of the sweet old house cues I have into a two piece cue. After 30 years I guess it's about time. But I don't think I will move as fast as you have LOL. Just one question for you now and maybe more later. When you cut the house cue into two, I would think that with at least the saw blade with that there would be a big difference in size when you match both ends again after the cut, I know you don't have tapering with your lathe so How did you get both ends to match up in size.. I hope I explained this in a way that you understand what I'm asking.


Beautiful Black Lab you have there, Best dog breed ever, Have three in my family, We are all Black lab lovers.

Thanks you, from cue manipulation, don't feel I'm a "maker" just yet, to the pooch compliments.

I'm glad you caught the bug to begin construction! Can't wait to see your pics!

When I cut the cue in half, I use a coping saw, it's got a really thin blade so there's not a large gap to fill...so to speak. Hope that makes sense.

 

[bubbaandthem]

Nice cue Tank but I want the Opus X

 

[JTs cuerepair]

Thanks Tank

Thanks Tank, Hey Check this out I was thinking of getting one for my lathe also, I think this will give you the ability to taper small length like joints and butt plates. Might work for guys like us who don't have full taper bars.
I think this would have been good for you to taper that joint on your son's cue. Good luck and thanks again. Don't hold your breath waiting for pictures, I will order everything I need before I start. Tanks again Tank..

http://www.ebay.com/itm/190836240364?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649

 

[whammo57]

Yes, cutting them straight. Should I be tapering? Really curious.

They are usually cut with the full taper of the butt..............

But... that doesn't mean that it has to be that way.

Kim

 

[cuejo]

offsetting the tailstock is all you need to taper collars and buttcaps.....
But then you need to have a good length out of the headstock

 

[tank69]

Nice cue Tank but I want the Opus X

If we run into each other, I'll have an extra!

 

[tank69]

Thanks Tank, Hey Check this out I was thinking of getting one for my lathe also, I think this will give you the ability to taper small length like joints and butt plates. Might work for guys like us who don't have full taper bars.
I think this would have been good for you to taper that joint on your son's cue. Good luck and thanks again. Don't hold your breath waiting for pictures, I will order everything I need before I start. Tanks again Tank..

http://www.ebay.com/itm/190836240364?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649

I like that! May try it out!

 

[tank69]

As for tapering, for some reason I was under the impression you were talking about the tenon for the joint and butt cap. That's what I get for typing without thinking! Understood! I may try a "generic" taper with some sandpaper on a cue that I practiced on. Once I get all this minor stuff down, I'm going to buy something I can taper with. I'd like to buy one now, but that's putting the cart before the horse in my case. As always, appreciate all the kudos, advice and help. I hope I can return it!

 

[seanjonsean]

Keep the pics coming! nice work:thumbup: