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Real Elephant Ear Skin Installed! $70.00
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TheBook said:
first off let me say i've spoken with this gentleman and i would bet the farm that he would not only do what he says but won't let the cue leave his shop until it is right. that being said there are different degrees of what people think is a good job. i think a good job is what i would receive from Keith Josey or Pete Tascarella doing linen, leather or any refinishing . not everyone knows the ins and outs like these guys do and can be as perfect as you can be within reason but if your around cues, like i'm sure this guy has been, you get a feel for what the "collector" wants and build your process around that. i have no doubt he will do a good job but i would want to see how he deals with the fact that different materials have different thicknesses which can create a problem. when using materials such as linen, which has a consistent thickness for the most part, you can get the wrap to match the finish perfectly all the way through the wrap which is the only way i will have it hence the Tascarella/Josey reference. using animal skins is a different ball game. you have to make sure the material you use is right for cue wraps. the thickness has to be fairly constant throughout the piece and at the level to match the finish so you don't have to cut the wrap area to make it fit which we all know can affect the weight of the cue and the way it plays ( building up the wrap area is ok when using a peice that in areas is thinner if done right ). the down side to this is it can lead to allot of extra material left that you have to wait for the right cue to use it on. i was told that most of the material that has thickness variation is primarily used for case making. i've always thought about this and was given the skinny by Pete Tascarella. i also had a chat with my partner Keith and he told me the same thing so these are things to consider when having any wrap done on your prize cues. adding exotic wraps to cues is, i think, a way to make your "prize" a little more noticeable and i think has to be done right or it's a waste of time and money in your investment. after my talk with this guy i came to the conclusion that i think he will take all this in consideration when doing the work so at these prices only time and money will tell if it's a loss for us to not take advantage of this "newbee mark down" while it lasts.
PAINPOOL
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Your right
Matching the wrap accross the finish without gouging the handle is crutial! I have a plainer I use to prep the leather first. Most of the time there real close already but somtimes there whey to thick. Can't cut the handle down, mabye a little but plaining the leather is the right way. My supplier is very awhere of this so he makes sure the piece sent is really close to where I need it to be. I am starting a thread to show all of my available colors of exotics that come to me.
Thanx Aaron 815-243-1101
Matching the wrap accross the finish without gouging the handle is crutial! I have a plainer I use to prep the leather first. Most of the time there real close already but somtimes there whey to thick. Can't cut the handle down, mabye a little but plaining the leather is the right way. My supplier is very awhere of this so he makes sure the piece sent is really close to where I need it to be. I am starting a thread to show all of my available colors of exotics that come to me.
Thanx Aaron 815-243-1101
Singapore
I totally agree with thingie. I have a lot friends from Singapore and they are all very respectful and nice people. I've been to Singapore and have met many nice people. I have dealt with two deals worth 300 dollars + with two Singaporean residents. I have had NO problems whatsoever with Singapore. I live in Hawaii.
Ray
I totally agree with thingie. I have a lot friends from Singapore and they are all very respectful and nice people. I've been to Singapore and have met many nice people. I have dealt with two deals worth 300 dollars + with two Singaporean residents. I have had NO problems whatsoever with Singapore. I live in Hawaii.
Ray
PAINPOOL
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I have!!!
I have pictures all over this site. I'll post more. Thanx Aaron 815-243-1101 P.S. These are not a Scruggs or Bcm
robertno1pool said:You need to post a picture.
I have pictures all over this site. I'll post more. Thanx Aaron 815-243-1101 P.S. These are not a Scruggs or Bcm
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what thickness is it scived to and will it fit flush to the forearm and butt? thanks bill
what thickness is it scived to and will it fit flush to the forearm and butt? thanks bill
PAINPOOL
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Yes
Do you mean Bill, what is it shaved to? If this is correct it varies a little bit but usually 40 Thous. of an inch. I will measure the depth and bring the skin there after the glue is cleaned up from the old wrap. Hope I answered your question Bill. Thanx Aaron 815-243-1101
cornerstone said:
Do you mean Bill, what is it shaved to? If this is correct it varies a little bit but usually 40 Thous. of an inch. I will measure the depth and bring the skin there after the glue is cleaned up from the old wrap. Hope I answered your question Bill. Thanx Aaron 815-243-1101
PAINPOOL
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Heres a swatch of real Elephant ear. This not a embossed piece of elephant skin. This is the real outer layer of the ear. My supplier only deals in true authentic skins. I do not own, any embossed products nor do I intend to. I believe in doing real products. Sometimes it's harder but worth it for the customer and the value of the cue in the end. Thanx Aaron 815-243-1101
Heres a swatch of real Elephant ear. This not a embossed piece of elephant skin. This is the real outer layer of the ear. My supplier only deals in true authentic skins. I do not own, any embossed products nor do I intend to. I believe in doing real products. Sometimes it's harder but worth it for the customer and the value of the cue in the end. Thanx Aaron 815-243-1101
