awesome pics
Palmer Supreme = sweet bling !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Palmer Supreme = sweet bling !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Show your palmers
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There are some beautiful cues on display here but what I would like to say is I use my Palmer on a daily basis it's my playing cue. The cue is 48 years old yes it's been restored
the point Is the quality of the cues made back in the day.
They don't make them like they use to with good care these cues should last a life time.
Thanks for all the pics.
MCP
There are some beautiful cues on display here but what I would like to say is I use my Palmer on a daily basis it's my playing cue. The cue is 48 years old yes it's been restored
the point Is the quality of the cues made back in the day.
They don't make them like they use to with good care these cues should last a life time.
Thanks for all the pics.
MCP
Type79; Thank you so much for posting, that is a beautiful collection of Palmers.:thumbup:
Wow! Just awesome!
But you left out a very important peice of information........ Who built the tribute?
You can't hide the tribute because of the diamonds. The color of the pearl in the original is also a dead giveaway. Both gorgeous pieces...
JV
JV
I have added a couple of more Palmers to my group, nothing fancy. I have also put a new wrap on the model #1. From the 1st catalog I added a #7 & #8 (both blue). The #7 is longer. The butt is 30". From the second catalog I added 2 model 'B'. Third I added a Szamboti Bicentennial.
Thanks for viewing.
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To B or not to B
Here are a few of my Palmer Second Catalog Model B cues.
What is interesting to collectors is that the black Model B was manufactured in 1975. That is a fact because it is a Palmer I ordered new. So it was actually produced after the Second Catalog line was replaced.
The Model B with the gold and black butt I assume was produced when the Second Catalog line was current as the font on the foil is the earlier Broadway style font.
And the Silver/Black butt Model B was most likely made when the 3rd catalog was in full swing since the shaft for this cue has the short shoulder as well as the Hobo font used on the foil.
However recent observations on some other Palmers, specifically Brunswick Palmers make me wonder whether Palmer continued to use the Broadway font for some time. I don't have an answer, but maybe those with more knowledge can offer some definitive information.
Here are a few of my Palmer Second Catalog Model B cues.
What is interesting to collectors is that the black Model B was manufactured in 1975. That is a fact because it is a Palmer I ordered new. So it was actually produced after the Second Catalog line was replaced.
The Model B with the gold and black butt I assume was produced when the Second Catalog line was current as the font on the foil is the earlier Broadway style font.
And the Silver/Black butt Model B was most likely made when the 3rd catalog was in full swing since the shaft for this cue has the short shoulder as well as the Hobo font used on the foil.
However recent observations on some other Palmers, specifically Brunswick Palmers make me wonder whether Palmer continued to use the Broadway font for some time. I don't have an answer, but maybe those with more knowledge can offer some definitive information.
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very nice cues Jay. I assume they have all been refinished probably by Scott?
Refinish
Thanks. The black Model B has been rewrapped twice, but never refinished. The Turquoise B amd the Blue B are refinished and rewrapped.
I suppose the gold B and the silver B could have been rewrapped at some point in their history but if so, it was a long time ago. I find it interesting that they have linen wraps which is possible that they were delivered that way from Palmer. I prefer the dacron wraps on these level Palmers but I would not rewrap either of these to meet my preference.
Thanks. The black Model B has been rewrapped twice, but never refinished. The Turquoise B amd the Blue B are refinished and rewrapped.
I suppose the gold B and the silver B could have been rewrapped at some point in their history but if so, it was a long time ago. I find it interesting that they have linen wraps which is possible that they were delivered that way from Palmer. I prefer the dacron wraps on these level Palmers but I would not rewrap either of these to meet my preference.
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Palmer Shipping Tube
I thought this might be of some interest. I don't see these very often.
I thought this might be of some interest. I don't see these very often.
Never saw one before, very nice, thanks for posting it:thumbup:
More of the Alphabet
J K L M
Thanks to a generous offering from fellow AZ'r Dan Spooner, I was finally able to acquire that elusive Model J. The J is one of my favorite Palmer cues and this one is personalized which is an aspect of these cues I find interesting and desirable.
The Model K I acquired a year ago from the original owner in Florida. It came with two original shafts and a period Brunswick Case. The Model K is also one my favorite Palmer designs and one I was excited to acquire.
The L I acquired about 9 years ago when the market was red hot. It is a great player. This cue is also personalized and also came with a leather Brunswick period case.
And that M, the one Mr Balner, Sr. personally ran through the bandsaw, what a sweet cue. These senior Palmers are great players. I like a heavy cue and these just suit my playing style.
Alphabet soup. What grand traditional cues the Balners created.
J K L M
Thanks to a generous offering from fellow AZ'r Dan Spooner, I was finally able to acquire that elusive Model J. The J is one of my favorite Palmer cues and this one is personalized which is an aspect of these cues I find interesting and desirable.
The Model K I acquired a year ago from the original owner in Florida. It came with two original shafts and a period Brunswick Case. The Model K is also one my favorite Palmer designs and one I was excited to acquire.
The L I acquired about 9 years ago when the market was red hot. It is a great player. This cue is also personalized and also came with a leather Brunswick period case.
And that M, the one Mr Balner, Sr. personally ran through the bandsaw, what a sweet cue. These senior Palmers are great players. I like a heavy cue and these just suit my playing style.
Alphabet soup. What grand traditional cues the Balners created.
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Very nice cues Jay. They are some of my favorites as well.
Palmer #6, Model B, Bicentennial Szamboti
Recent Palmer Cues I have acquired. An early #6 with MOP rings on the butt sleeve, a short joint pin and rings on the collars I have not seen before. A Model B and a Palmer Bicentennial with a Szamboti forearm.
Chris,
Attached is an email correspondence From Barry Szamboti.:
would it be possible to receive a letter from you concerning this cue?
It would be greatly appreciated.
I would be more than happy to pay you for your trouble.
Thanks,
Rick
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<br><br>-------- Original message --------<br>From: blscues@comcast.net <br>Date:03/23/2014 2:58 PM (GMT-08:00) <br>To: "Capt. Burnout Rick Jenkins" <rmudj2@yahoo.com> <br>Subject: Re: Bicentennial Blank <br><br>
Hi Rick,
I can tell you that your prong is a Bicentennial blank that Dad sold to Palmer in Nov. 1975.
I don't write letters for any CUE other than a Szamboti and I am cutting down on that.
I hope this helps you,
Barry Szamboti
Recent Palmer Cues I have acquired. An early #6 with MOP rings on the butt sleeve, a short joint pin and rings on the collars I have not seen before. A Model B and a Palmer Bicentennial with a Szamboti forearm.
Chris,
Attached is an email correspondence From Barry Szamboti.:
would it be possible to receive a letter from you concerning this cue?
It would be greatly appreciated.
I would be more than happy to pay you for your trouble.
Thanks,
Rick
Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE smartphone
<br><br>-------- Original message --------<br>From: blscues@comcast.net <br>Date:03/23/2014 2:58 PM (GMT-08:00) <br>To: "Capt. Burnout Rick Jenkins" <rmudj2@yahoo.com> <br>Subject: Re: Bicentennial Blank <br><br>
Hi Rick,
I can tell you that your prong is a Bicentennial blank that Dad sold to Palmer in Nov. 1975.
I don't write letters for any CUE other than a Szamboti and I am cutting down on that.
I hope this helps you,
Barry Szamboti
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Wow, so cool to see how enthusiastic Palmer collectors are. Here are mine to share... Sorry for the poor photo quality.
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Palmer Cues
Very nice collection.
Very nice collection.
Thanks for the compliments guys. Just wanted to share that although I enjoy collecting Palmers, I don't play with them - I find the butt too fat and heavy. So, the obvious solution was to make my own rendition. Like many of their models based on house cue conversions, so is mine but I used a purpleheart blank. The joint collar is brass, acrylic rings, acrylic butt sleeve ringwork and clear window and a delrin butt cap. I also like a 3/8x10 pin and used a brass one to match the joint. Enjoy!
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Palmer Model #2
Here is a Palmer #2 from the 1st Catalog I picked up today. It is a Burton Spain Blank.
Here is a Palmer #2 from the 1st Catalog I picked up today. It is a Burton Spain Blank.
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