New Skip Weston Cue.

ironchef.

ironchef.

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Well, not new technically. My good buddy Jack whom I shoot pool with all the time decided to part with some cues in his collection. I'm helping him to list some stuff forsale in the Wanted/Forsale section, but I decided to pick this little gem out and keep it for myself.

4 ebony points into bird's eye maple forearm. Veneers of red, white, red, and black. Ivory peacock inlays in the points (Skip's first attempt at peacock inlays are with this cue). Ebony butt sleeve with alternating lengths of ivory barbell inlays finished off with a delrin buttcap. Piloted stainless steel joint with a black phenolic collar and ivory dashed ring. Enjoy the pics and check out the Franklin era Southwest and another Skip Weston cue that I am selling for Jack in the Wanted/Forsale section.
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I saw the other cues IronChef, and you sure picked the right one to keep....I like it!

BTW, would you know if peacock inlays are generally more expensive to do than the regular shaped, simple ones? thanks!
 
I can't speak for other cuemakers, but I know for a fact Skip did charge more for the peacock inlays. I think you right that because they are a fancier and little more involved to make, they are more expensive, but well worth the look when a cue is finished. I'll bring the cue to Corners when I get a chance.
 
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ironchef. said:
I can't speak for other cuemakers, but I know for a fact Skip did charge more for the peacock inlays. I think you right that because they are a fancier and little more involved to make, they are more expensive, but well worth the look when a cue if finished.
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Rick, do you know how they are made? I was always curious as to whether that black line inside of it was ebony.

thanks,
ray
 
raemondo said:
Rick, do you know how they are made? I was always curious as to whether that black line inside of it was ebony.

thanks,
ray
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I'm not too sure. Most cuemakers either use a pantograph or cnc machine to make the peacock inlays. The black can be one of several things, either the peacock is die cut and a smaller diamond is cut and inlaid into that space or I've heard the black line is a groove which is scrimmed in, though your guess is as good as mine. Hopefully, a cuemaker or something who knows how inlays are done can shed some light on the subject. Speaking of which, you do bring some a very interesting topic. I would hope some of the collectors on here will post pics of their peacock inlaid cues for comparison. I think it would make for an interesting thread.
 
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ironchef. said:
I'm not too sure. Most cuemakers either use a pantograph or cnc machine to make the peacock inlays. The black can be one of several things, either the peacock is die cut and a smaller diamond is cut and inlaid into that space or I've heard the black line is a groove which is scrimmed in, though your guess is as good as mine. Hopefully, a cuemaker or something who knows how inlays are done can shed some light on the subject. Speaking of which, you do bring some a very interesting topic. I would hope some of the collectors on here will post pics of their peacock inlaid cues for comparison. I think it would make for an interesting thread.
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Thanks Rick, for trying to help me shed some light on this. I've always wondered about this...and also cos I really like the look of peacock inlays. I also like the standard diamond with another inlay inside of it...much like the peacock but without the fancy tip on top.
 
ironchef. said:
I'm not too sure. Most cuemakers either use a pantograph or cnc machine to make the peacock inlays. The black can be one of several things, either the peacock is die cut and a smaller diamond is cut and inlaid into that space or I've heard the black line is a groove which is scrimmed in, though your guess is as good as mine. Hopefully, a cuemaker or something who knows how inlays are done can shed some light on the subject. Speaking of which, you do bring some a very interesting topic. I would hope some of the collectors on here will post pics of their peacock inlaid cues for comparison. I think it would make for an interesting thread.
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usually the peacock is all one inlay and the center is engraved and inked.

some may charge for the one inlay and for one engraving to makeup the peacock.

ive also seen some where the head and body were two inlays.
 
Bill McDaniel is the only cuemaker I know that does peacocks as inlays inside inlays inside inlays (i.e. the black outline inside is ebony).
 
I just ordered a custom from Skip last week, sending off the deposit. This just increases my excitement to receive it.
 
cueaddicts said:
Bill McDaniel is the only cuemaker I know that does peacocks as inlays inside inlays inside inlays (i.e. the black outline inside is ebony).
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Is that why Bill always holds his hands up and wants to show you how his fingers are raw?:D
 
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