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Canadian cue said:
I like to do my check rings proportionate to the taper of the cue so they get wider as you go down the cue.
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By this do you mean, maybe (just throwing some numbers out there) .125" slots at a/b, .1875" slots at c and .250" slots at d/e?
I think that always looks better than just one size for all locations. It shows an attention to detail, and that the maker actually took time to make the different rings.
Keep up the good work CC :D
 
BiG_JoN said:
By this do you mean, maybe (just throwing some numbers out there) .125" slots at a/b, .1875" slots at c and .250" slots at d/e?
I think that always looks better than just one size for all locations. It shows an attention to detail, and that the maker actually took time to make the different rings.
Keep up the good work CC :D
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Exactly!........................
 
Floating Points

I don't like floating points and I think the butt is a bit busy.

Very nice cue, just not my cup of tea.

I prefer leather to most every wrapless I've seen, but opinions are like a**holes . . .
 
Canadian cue said:
I think if I were to use an exposed handle I would use the same wood as I used in the center of the points.
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I would consider using the lighter wood you have in the inlays in the handle.
ruk
 
Canadian cue said:
Looking for some feedback, good or bad
thanks
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No matter what comments are made, I hope you are not discouraged from experimenting with your designs because it's refreshing to see someone do something a little different like you have.

I like the forearm a lot. In fact, I love the forearm. What I like is the way the natural veneers (or inlays) completely frame the inner prong. I think you're on to something there. I like the colors, contrast, and balance.

The buttsleeve design is not as elegant and understated as the forearm. It's just too much.

Also, it seems strange to me that you would use a retro looking classic bushka style ring on a cue that is otherwise so unique in design.

I think you are on the right track and your designs will evolve because they are unique. There is almost a tribal quality to the cue.

Chris
 
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iconcue said:
the pics are outstanding!
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Having use of a good camera makes it alot easier. The part I am having problems with is downsizing the picture enough to be able to post it. I am loosing alot of picture quality.
 
Canadian cue said:
Having use of a good camera makes it alot easier. The part I am having problems with is downsizing the picture enough to be able to post it. I am loosing alot of picture quality.
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I have a little application I use that cost me all of $7 or $8.
It is called PhotoCrunch. I'm sure if you Google it, you will find it.
If not, I can easily do it for you and post.

Regards,
Dave
 
Canadian cue said:
closeup pics
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I respect the idea of hanging your ass out there, so to speak, and asking for any criticisms. In the same breath, I hope that negative criticism wouldn't sway you from your own vision.

My opinion:
Excellent workmanship
Reds in the forearm clash, sorry -the colors dont work for me at all. Nor do the semi-floating points.
Taken as a whole, it's too busy. The copper is nifty, but too much in this cue. And I simply don't care for any of the designs in the buttsleeve, which reminds me of random stuff sorta jumbled in there. 4 or 6 veneered ovals would look much cleaner to my eye.

I meant to sound more encouraging, but all that stuff came out.
 
DDKoop said:
I have a little application I use that cost me all of $7 or $8.
It is called PhotoCrunch. I'm sure if you Google it, you will find it.
If not, I can easily do it for you and post.

Regards,
Dave
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Thanks for the offer DDKoop, next time I post pics I will keep that in mind.
 
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