My twist on flame design

qbilder said:
You ain't kidding. 48 individual splices, all overlapping center. One goes off, they're all off. Was actually surprised it worked out. Thanks for the props
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Hi Eric:

I can hardly wait for the postman to deliver this cue to me tomorrow. I'll be in touch after it delivers.

Best regards,

Mike
 
paulybatz said:
You know how to pick em Mike!!!
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Eric told me about this cue in March or April of this year and offered it to me. At that time, it had been in process for 1-2 or more years. I feel fortunate that he agreed to sell it to me. It should deliver in the next 12 hours.
 
I love the use of the exotics themselves as the points and recuts!! Stunning cue, beautiful scallops...again, distinctively SugarTree!

Thanks for sharing!
Lisa
 
I received the cue about an hour ago and all I can say is "WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!" The cue feels great screwed together. I can hardly wait to test hit some balls with it after work. Thanks, Eric
 
I played this cue this evening with a Sugartree shaft with a plain black collar and did not chalk the original shafts. It plays lights out, like all of Eric's cues. At 19.6 oz. with either shaft and a balance point of about 19 inches, it's no wonder. The cue does not feel like a 19.6 oz. cue, and it's because of the balance. I have owned and played with cues made by the all-time greats over the past 8 years (including Balabushka, Gus, Barry and Showman) and none play better than a Sugartree, including this one. My hats off to Eric once again.
 
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Quality Cues said:
I played this cue this evening with a Sugartree shaft with a plain black collar and did not chalk the original shafts. It plays lights out, like all of Eric's cues. At 19.6 oz. with either shaft and a balance point of about 19 inches, it's no wonder. The cue does not feel like a 19.6 oz. cue, and it's because of the balance. I have owned and played with cues made by the all-time greats over the past 8 years (including Balabushka, Gus, Barry and Showman) and none play better than a Sugartree, including this one. My hats off to Eric once again.
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I would try one of the fitted shafts, itll play even better!!!
 
paulybatz said:
I would try one of the fitted shafts, itll play even better!!!
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I've decided that I will not be the one to chalk the 2 original shafts and leave that for the next owner. In any event, the shaft with the plain black collar was fitted by Eric specially for this cue and plays like a dream.
 
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Quality Cues said:
I've decided that I will not be the one to chalk the 2 original shafts and leave that for the next owner. In any event, the shaft with the plain black collar was fitted by Eric specially for this cue and plays like a dream.
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Oh, Ok...now that is a totally different story then!!! NOICE!!!
 
qbilder said:
I wanted to build a flame cue but do it differently than anybody else. I love the vibrant colors against the black background. Instead of using dyed veneers, I went with woods that have naturally vibrant colors & figures to give the flame look. This turned out to be redheart, narra, & yellowheart. Trying to figure out which color to put where was a bit trickier than I thought it would be, so I mirrored the combinations in a series of overlapping recuts. It's very much like braiding, only with wood. Turned out ok, I think. I used scallops in the same way on the sleeve. To cap it all off, I used water buffalo horn accented with red canvas phenolic. Nice elephent ear wrap, too. Took me way too long on this cue. I worked on it a lil here, a lil there, for quite some time. Glad to finally get it out of the shop LOL

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And to top it off, the cue has 24 points and 24 scallops. Talk about a lot of work to put it all together.
 
Joe Rogan said:
That thing is SICK. You're really making some awesome stuff, my man.
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Thanks, dude :) Been feeling pretty good lately, healthy, momma's happy, kids are happy & healthy, dog isn't chewing shit up nearly as much, life's pretty level right now so i'm enjoying my time in the shop with a clear mind.
 
Eric

Love the design, choice of woods and natural phenolics, the overall "woodier" (rustic as well as subtle) look of your cues. Having said that, I have yet to see one in person - know of no one in this country who owns one? Keep up the great work! Cheers! :thumbup:

Greetings from Switzerland, David.
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„J'ai gâché vingt ans de mes plus belles années au billard. Si c'était à refaire, je recommencerais.“ – Roger Conti
 
you said "not going to chalk the original shafts i'll leave that for the next owner"..... so is this for sale? or soon to be?
 
Holy sh*t!!

See, it is extremely talented people like Eric that fuel my cue addiction. I swear, I am sending some lucky cue maker my rehab bill!

That is truly an exquisite cue. What an awesome take on a classic design. I really cannot praise this cue enough. I am trying to save the funds for one of Eric's cues. Are there still some third world countries that buy kidneys or lungs? I could go without two of each.

Seriously, I am in awe of your talent Eric. Amazing.

Braden
 
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