Runde not taking orders

[PDX]

I spoke with Bob a few days ago looking to have a shaft made. He stated that he is not taking orders anymore. I think this may be his last year doing cues. I have heard this for 3 or 4 years, but I think it is true now. I also asked him if he ever had any dealings with Szamboti in the early days. He laughed pretty good. And a third note, it states that he worked with a major pool manufacturer in the 70's, but it never said who. He told me he helped McDermott get their machines setup. I am broke as hell, but I will not let my Runde go. I love his work. Just thought I would share the info.

 

[HeLLFiSH]

I think Runde worked for Schon a few decades ago. Back then the points were sharp and not rounded like the ones you see these days. Didnt know he set up the McD machines.

 

[PDX]

Runde

Runde worked with Schon from 1980 to 1993. The rounded points are from 1988 and on I believe. Runde era are technically all Schons pre schon logo on the joint collar of the shaft, which is 1993. The ones people want are the sharp pointed Schons. I have one, and I love it.

 

[SCCues]

I am broke as hell, but I will not let my Runde go. I love his work. Just thought I would share the info.

I own a Runde cue now and i've owned a couple in the past. Bob's cues play great and the workmanship is as good as i've seen in a pool cue.

James

 

[bigfred]

I have a super fancy Runde which I changed the joint from steel to "Hard Plastic" which gave it a wonderful hit and feel ans
d brought the weight down to 18.7. I have been offered a trade of a new scrimshawed Southwest. Had to turn it down!! Kudos to Runde and his quality!

 

[Ktown D]

I have a super fancy Runde which I changed the joint from steel to "Hard Plastic" which gave it a wonderful hit and feel ans
d brought the weight down to 18.7. I have been offered a trade of a new scrimshawed Southwest. Had to turn it down!! Kudos to Runde and his quality!

I am sure your Runde is nice but I would have ripped the guy's arm off if it was still attached to the SW.

 

[ScottW]

I spoke with Bob a few days ago looking to have a shaft made. He stated that he is not taking orders anymore. I think this may be his last year doing cues.

Um... did you ask him *why* he's not taking new orders?

It may be that he's got a full dance card and doesn't want to take new orders 'til he works through his current backlog. *shrug*

 

[ScottR]

Yeah. I wish I knew someone who was selling one for a great price....

Scott

 

[PDX]

Yeah. I wish I knew someone who was selling one for a great price....

Scott

If I had the cash, I would have to add your Runde my collection.

He didn't state why he was not taking anymore orders. I didn't want to pry.

 

[PDX]

I have a super fancy Runde which I changed the joint from steel to "Hard Plastic" which gave it a wonderful hit and feel ans
d brought the weight down to 18.7. I have been offered a trade of a new scrimshawed Southwest. Had to turn it down!! Kudos to Runde and his quality!

I would have done the trade, sold the SW, bought another Runde and kept the difference. I think I may be one of few that find "fancy" SW's to be really ugly.