Non-CNC Current Cuemakers

A Fred

JoeyInCali said:
Tad ?????? - are we sure on Tad?
As far as I know, Fred Kohara runs the cnc in Tad's shop.
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So is a cue worked on by Fred with the CNC marketed as a "Fred" or a "Tad"?

Kevin
 
kvinbrwr said:
So is a cue worked on by Fred with the CNC marketed as a "Fred" or a "Tad"?

Kevin
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Tad.
I dunno if they are going to change the logo when Tad retires.
If Tad ever retires. The man works 9-5 daily I heard.
I dunno how extensively they use CNC in the shop but Tad has made ring billets/butt sleeves way ahead of time with his panto and mill I am told.
Tad is a legend so I don't think it really matters how he makes his cues.
He is one meticulous maker. Should be in the hall of fame next.
Btw, Fred's the son of Tad.
Tad still cuts the shafts himself. Picks the best of 'em and cuts them.
 
JoeyInCali said:
Tad.
I dunno if they are going to change the logo when Tad retires.
If Tad ever retires. The man works 9-5 daily I heard.
I dunno how extensively they use CNC in the shop but Tad has made ring billets/butt sleeves way ahead of time with his panto and mill I am told.
Tad is a legend so I don't think it really matters how he makes his cues.
He is one meticulous maker. Should be in the hall of fame next.
Btw, Fred's the son of Tad.
Tad still cuts the shafts himself. Picks the best of 'em and cuts them.
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I love Tad's, have a pretty fancy one here right next to me. I bought a few Tads from Tad at his shop in Stanton in the 70s and thought him a fascinating guy who was certainly a master craftsman then so what would that make him now after 30 more years of practice?

Kevin
 
kvinbrwr said:
I love Tad's, have a pretty fancy one here right next to me. I bought a few Tads from Tad at his shop in Stanton in the 70s and thought him a fascinating guy who was certainly a master craftsman then so what would that make him now after 30 more years of practice?

Kevin
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Hall of Fame Member
 
kvinbrwr said:
I love Tad's, have a pretty fancy one here right next to me. I bought a few Tads from Tad at his shop in Stanton in the 70s and thought him a fascinating guy who was certainly a master craftsman then so what would that make him now after 30 more years of practice?

Kevin
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Senior Master Craftsman.
 
kvinbrwr said:
I love Tad's, have a pretty fancy one here right next to me. I bought a few Tads from Tad at his shop in Stanton in the 70s and thought him a fascinating guy who was certainly a master craftsman then so what would that make him now after 30 more years of practice?

Kevin
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Kevin, I think you have it completely right, anyone who would not agree that Tad is a Master Cue maker and Craftsman needs to re-think their position. This gentleman has certainly earned the title, not only due to the number of years he has been building cues, but also because of the contributions in design he has made to cue making in general. Tad's use of a manual Pantograph and hand inlay are truly the work of a Master craftsman. Tad has not been limited in design by his use of hand inlay, and he has also been a Master at pantograph points since the early 1970's. His designs are as intricate as any being made today using Computer milling technology.

Now with that said, and some will disagree I think his cues should be much higher in price than they are today. But, this gets back to the buyer in many cases not truly understanding what he is spending his money on.
Also in my opinion, Tad cues are equal in Craftsmanship to any that Gus Szamboti or George Balabushka ever made. Tad is certainly one of the great Craftsman of our time, and he is still around and working.

Have a good day Kevin!!!
 
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manwon said:
Kevin, I think you have it completely right, anyone who would not agree that Tad is a Master Cue maker and Craftsman needs to re-think their position. This gentleman has certainly earned the title, not only due to the number of years he has been building cues, but also because of the contributions in design he has made to cue making in general. Tad's use of a manual Pantograph and hand inlay are truly the work of a Master craftsman. Tad has not been limited in design by his use of hand inlay, and he has also been a Master at pantograph points since the early 1970's. His designs are as intricate as any being made today using Computer milling technology.

Now with that said, and some will disagree I think his cues should be much higher in price than they are today. But, this gets back to the buyer in many cases not truly understanding what he is spending his money on.
Also in my opinion, Tad cues are equal in Craftsmanship to any that Gus Szamboti or George Balabushka ever made. Tad is certainly one of the great Craftsman of our time, and he is still around and working.

Have a good day Kevin!!!
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Craig

I'm having a great day, thanks I hope yours is fun also. Speaking of Tads:

http://forums.azbilliards.com/showthread.php?p=954674#post954674

I'm still trying to fully digest your explanation of splice.

Thanks

Kevin
 
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