Pointed "cue kit" preview...made in sunny California!

jazznpool

jazznpool

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Here's a sample of 10 forearms from a batch of 25 that will soon have laminated handles installed (but not glued). A 4-1/2" buttsleeve of corresponding point wood will be included with each cue kit. These 4, 6, and 8-point forearms were made under the direct supervision of Ariel Carmeli. They will be sold on a confidential and satisfaction guaranteed basis. PM if you have any interest. All cue kits should be posted and priced at westerncue.com within 3 weeks. Your comments are welcome.

Martin
 

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here's the second group...I invite you to compare the quality with what is commonly available.
 

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Good luck with the kits. I tried to sell some myself 2-3 years ago and the feedback was great but, the buyers expected unlimited "tech support" for finishing the kits. I sold 12 kits and I ended up getting 7 sent to me for wraps and or finish to be applied. In the end the customers were all happy as far as I know. I still see a few of them around town. I would suggest a good set of directions or a video if selling to the general public. I had one kit that I replaced for a customer because it was assembled with liquid nails construction adheasive - NO BS! I couldent stop smiling when he brought it by the shop. That was the day I decided not to sell any more kits.
If you are selling to cuemakers I think you will do great. They all look very nice. Good luck Chris.
 
ROTFLMAO! Liquid nails and unlimited tech support...that is too funny Chris! Although anyone may purchase a "kit" cue, they are aimed at cuemakers or advanced hobbyists who would like to make pointed cues but do not have the equipment or know-how to build the forearms. We will see where it goes...I might end up with 25 full custom cues to sell!:eek:

Martin


Chris Byrne said:
Good luck with the kits. I tried to sell some myself 2-3 years ago and the feedback was great but, the buyers expected unlimited "tech support" for finishing the kits. I sold 12 kits and I ended up getting 7 sent to me for wraps and or finish to be applied. In the end the customers were all happy as far as I know. I still see a few of them around town. I would suggest a good set of directions or a video if selling to the general public. I had one kit that I replaced for a customer because it was assembled with liquid nails construction adheasive - NO BS! I couldent stop smiling when he brought it by the shop. That was the day I decided not to sell any more kits.
If you are selling to cuemakers I think you will do great. They all look very nice. Good luck Chris.
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Are they all going to be finished size, I'm already thinking of your future nightmares. Can you say, I use to be so young!,:eek: :eek:
 
Hi Mike, exact specs will be provided for each piece. I believe they are at .875-880 right now and dead straight. Liquid Nails not included. No refunds on turned or botched pieces! :D :eek: :cool: :rolleyes: Any nightmares and we're heading to complete 25 cues!

Martin


Michael Webb said:
Are they all going to be finished size, I'm already thinking of your future nightmares. Can you say, I use to be so young!,:eek: :eek:
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jazznpool said:
Hi Mike, exact specs will be provided for each piece. I believe they are at .875-880 right now and dead straight. Liquid Nails not included. No refunds on turned or botched pieces! :D :eek: :cool: :rolleyes: Any nightmares and we're heading to complete 25 cues!

Martin
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Agreed, then you'll have to provide info on run out and the importance of the cue spinning straight when joined. I hear from quite a few that use other sources than their own and they swear the blanks aren't straight but the problem is they just don't know how to join them and they don't understand anything about what happens when they try to cut the wobble out, STAIRCASE POINTS.
 
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Great looking blanks. I hope they don't get hosed up by some newbie.
There are probably a lot more people on the forum who can't appreciate how much work is involve making such nice blanks as those of us who understand the workmanship required. Personally I hope you end up with 25 custom cues. Atleast you can say you made them, but that's another subject I won't go into.
 
cutter said:
Great looking blanks. I hope they don't get hosed up by some newbie.
There are probably a lot more people on the forum who can't appreciate how much work is involve making such nice blanks as those of us who understand the workmanship required. Personally I hope you end up with 25 custom cues. Atleast you can say you made them, but that's another subject I won't go into.
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Tipity, tipity, T-------------A--------------------P!!!!!!!!!
 
I went to a local tournament and had 2 guys ask about a kit because they didden't have all the equipment to make the parts. I made them and they all sold quick but there were not to cuemakers of any caliber. These were mostly woodworkers that hang out at rockler woodworking store. I really like the idea of the kits for guys who only make a few cues a year and with limited equipment. They will enable them to make very nice cues and really enjoy the comments they recieve on the cues. Chris.
 
Michael Webb said:
Agreed, then you'll have to provide info on run out and the importance of the cue spinning straight when joined. I hear from quite a few that use other sources than their own and they swear the blanks aren't straight but the problem is they just don't know how to join them and they don't understand anything about what happens when they try to cut the wobble out, STAIRCASE POINTS.
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He might as well sell it with a trued up handle.
I don't think Martin would spoonfeed the tinkerers on how to make sure it turns true after gluing.
Hell, I don't think he'd even give away the epoxy he uses. :D
Unfortunately in this business, if you come up with a cuemaking device or process that is the nuts, it'd be worth next to nothing to get patented.
So you're better keeping it as a secret.
Good luck with the blanks business Martin.
 
The "kits" will be offered with several addtional services available. We can epoxy the A-joint, true up pass handle and forearm to approximately .860, finish size pass with buttsleeve installed (.843-.850), cut wrap channel, and square-up each end of the wrap channel. From here, with finish size or Predator/ Tiger shafts, even a competent hobbyist could potentially complete a decent cue. If we go much further we might as well complete the cue ourselves!

Martin



JoeyInCali said:
He might as well sell it with a trued up handle.
I don't think Martin would spoonfeed the tinkerers on how to make sure it turns true after gluing.
Hell, I don't think he'd even give away the epoxy he uses. :D
Unfortunately in this business, if you come up with a cuemaking device or process that is the nuts, it'd be worth next to nothing to get patented.
So you're better keeping it as a secret.
Good luck with the blanks business Martin.
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