He might have some cocobolo, we discussed using it for the rings but I am not sure if he has handle and forearm ready pieces of it. I know he has Jatoba, and Wenge which would also work really well, and many other woods. He is an awesome guy to work with and super excited about building cues. I am pretty amazed at how well it is turning out. Very excited to get it. His build philosophy is really fascinating. He buys trees and cuts them into parts that he turns down to usable components over several years. very similar to the way shafts are made. They are almost to perfect size, full aged and moved and he can build cues quickly just putting the pieces together. He does not fully core the cues. I have talked to a few people and heard nothing but raves. Have not hit with his cue yet, hopefully they play as well as I have heard.
Thanks for the kind words but I must make a correction.
When I was talking about the trees I cut down and used, it was for furniture, a large shop I built in the 90's and lots of beautiful Western Maple that I sold online years ago.
There is really no woods native to Oregon that I have used in cues except for rings and butt sleeves. I have enough Western Maple to build hundreds of cues but it just sits there for the most part.
I buy my woods directly from the importers practically across the street from the shipping ports. The cue you will be getting is made from woods I have owned for a few years. I treat all my woods like we treat our shafts, slowly turned down over the years.
You liked the Bubinga, I have enough on hand for at least 100 cues, it's all in handle and forearm size now. It sure looks better finished.
Thanks big time for the great compliments and smile with the correction.
Thanks again, Dave.
