My first handmade cue

str8shooter

str8shooter

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What do you guys think?This was my first attempt at cue building with my hightower lathe.Birdseye maple forearm with Bocote points and butt,black linen butt cap and joint with nickel silver rings,3/8-11 brass pin,stack leather wrap and it is 19.7 oz....And amazing enough its perfectly straight and hits very well:)
 

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str8shooter said:
What do you guys think?This was my first attempt at cue building with my hightower lathe.Birdseye maple forearm with Bocote points and butt,black linen butt cap and joint with nickel silver rings,3/8-11 brass pin,stack leather wrap and it is 19.7 oz....And amazing enough its perfectly straight and hits very well:)
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i don't think the light leather was a good idea. generally, the wrap should "frame " the cue. even if you use light wrap on light cue, one should enhance the other. (check out ed prewitt's light leather plain janes).

one thing that would've helped would have been rings, but it sounds like you're not there yet. given the way the cue looks now, it would've been better to leave out the wrap altogether.
 
You have talent, no doubt. But i think you shoul make some SP and plain janes first. Perfect the more easy designs, and then go for more elaborate things.:)
 
I think you did real well. Looks like you are off to a great start.

How many hours did it take and what do you think was the most difficult aspect of building the cue?
 
bruin70 said:
i don't think the light leather was a good idea. generally, the wrap should "frame " the cue. even if you use light wrap on light cue, one should enhance the other. (check out ed prewitt's light leather plain janes).

one thing that would've helped would have been rings, but it sounds like you're not there yet. given the way the cue looks now, it would've been better to leave out the wrap altogether.
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gimme a break!!! give the guy some credit! the cue looks awesome, especialy for a first attempt. by the way just to show that everyone has an opinion, i happen to like cue as it is. the brownish streaks in the wrap tie in with the bocote streaks, and the color change of the wrap is "framed" (without siver rings) nicely by the sleeve and forearm. the black colars and silver rings show a nice contrast to the entire cue which sets the look. great job!! :)
 
skins said:
gimme a break!!! give the guy some credit! the cue looks awesome, especialy for a first attempt. by the way just to show that everyone has an opinion, i happen to like cue as it is. the brownish streaks in the wrap tie in with the bocote streaks, and the color change of the wrap is "framed" (without siver rings) nicely by the sleeve and forearm. the black colars and silver rings show a nice contrast to the entire cue which sets the look. great job!! :)
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TAP! TAP!..
 
ditto to Hirun and skins. you have to walk before you can run. keep up the good work. you'll learn more everyday i know i do.
 
Thanks to everyone for the feedback and comments.I'm not really one for plain janes so this was a "walk" and relatively easy cue to make in my eyes.It might not be the perfect contrast of wood and colors but in the same respect I couldn't see wasting highly figured wood or nice ring work on a cue I wasn't quite sure if it would end keeping me warm in the winter.Overall I learned a lot just from making this cue and plan improving continuously with the help from the friendly and helpful people on this forum and hands on trial and error.
Thanks again
 
That is a great looking cue. I personally like the wrap, points, etc. Keep it up! Remember....sharp points! :)
 
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