OH WELL, whadya do

[BHQ]

sometimes nature does strange things
this "spot" didn't show up until the final two passes on cue
looks sort of like a fish jumping
i'll just call it the EBONY AND FISH cue

 

[Ken_4fun]

Well ...

As I have said numerous times, it isnt the inlays or the fanciness that really attracks the eye.

It is classy work. I think the key is "letting the wood" tell the story. IMO most new cuemakers think adding inlays and all that crap in no particulair fashion adds to the cue. It does, in fact take away.

This my friend makes for an interesting story,,,,better than any inlay.

Good luck and nice work.

Your friend in pool,

Ken

 

[BHQ]

As I have said numerous times, it isnt the inlays or the fanciness that really attracks the eye.

It is classy work. I think the key is "letting the wood" tell the story. IMO most new cuemakers think adding inlays and all that crap in no particulair fashion adds to the cue. It does, in fact take away.

This my friend makes for an interesting story,,,,better than any inlay.

Good luck and nice work.

Your friend in pool,

Ken

This my friend makes for an interesting story

i feel the same way
afterall, it is wood , not perfect by any means
wish i had the talent to draw a guy wading a stream with a fishin' pole in his hands fighting this fish ​

 

[jhendri2]

I think it's kinda cool. Definitely adds character.

Jim

 

[Baker(6x6)]

This my friend makes for an interesting story

i feel the same way
afterall, it is wood , not perfect by any means
wish i had the talent to draw a guy wading a stream with a fishin' pole in his hands fighting this fish ​

I definately know someone who could do just that!!!!

Ray

 

[MikeM]

Oh that's terrible...

..that cue is just trash now. Send it to me and I'll make sure it's disposed of properly!!!

Gorgeous cue. Nice story. (What's it cost?)

MM

 

[pulzcul]

With a little work it could be an inlay?!

 

[BHQ]

With a little work it could be an inlay?!

LOL.
that's mother natures inlay work
i don't do inlays

 

[SPINDOKTOR]

you do good work, Those shafts I got from you, play incredible, when can you start on a conversion for me?


SPINDOKTOR

 

[qbilder]

It's maple. It happens. I don't fuss about it, or even care much about it unless it detracts from the cue. Mineral deposits in the wood is a sign to me that the growing conditions were good & the tree was healthy, equating to solid & strong wood. So long as the spot is not at the ferrule end of the shaft, who cares?

 

[LoGiC]

Well if you are that upset about it, I'll take the cue off your hands- free of charge!

Hell I'll even pay the shipping costs!

Great lookin' cue, whats the specs of it?

 

[BHQ]

you do good work, Those shafts I got from you, play incredible, when can you start on a conversion for me?


SPINDOKTOR

didnt we talk about this before? help me out, i cant remember where we left the conversation.

 

[BHQ]

Well if you are that upset about it, I'll take the cue off your hands- free of charge!

Hell I'll even pay the shipping costs!

Great lookin' cue, whats the specs of it?

honestly, i'm not upset about it.
no, i'm not exactly thrilled about it either
stuff happens
some may call it a flaw, others may call it "character"
i'll have to get back to you on specs, i can't handle cue yet
what you see in the pics is epoxy sealer only on the cue
still drying

here's a few more pics
by the way, cue was spinning on lathe when these were shot