Superwood?

Chopdoc

Chopdoc

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Superwood- More than 140 patents.

Do you cuemakers know anything about this? Any opinions? Any potential applications in cues?

With CF shafts growing in the market, I can't help but root for wood.

I know there are processes already, such as kielwood, and the Black Ice Shaft from Pechauer.

Just curious.

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Sounds great for building projects. See no use for it in cue making. Would be great for making tables and spectator chairs for sure.
 
I'm gonna go out on a limb and say this stuff is NOT cheap. Just checked and it runs between 12-25bux/lb which is WAY higher than steel or just about any other common building material. Unique stuff for sure, whether it ever becomes mainstream is anyone's guess.
 
garczar said:
I'm gonna go out on a limb and say this stuff is NOT cheap. Just checked and it runs between 12-25bux/lb which is WAY higher than steel or just about any other common building material. Unique stuff for sure, whether it ever becomes mainstream is anyone's guess.
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Expensive yes.
The prices will come down as production increases.

Then there will be competition.
It is well covered with patents, but likely someone will find other ways to produce similar products.

Good wood for cues is already expensive, and only going up.

So, we'll see. I am just interested in the possibilities. Purely academic until someone tries it.

I bet they would give a free sample to try if they think it could open an additional market.
 
Chopdoc said:
Expensive yes.
The prices will come down as production increases.

Then there will be competition.
It is well covered with patents, but likely someone will find other ways to produce similar products.

Good wood for cues is already expensive, and only going up.

So, we'll see. I am just interested in the possibilities. Purely academic until someone tries it.

I bet they would give a free sample to try if they think it could open an additional market.
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From what i read its main use is most likely gonna be in serious load bearing objects. Looks like overkill for just regular wood projects. Stuff like beams and trusses would be good use i'd think. Would make nice no-warp furniture for the cost-no-object crowd.
 
garczar said:
From what i read its main use is most likely gonna be in serious load bearing objects. Looks like overkill for just regular wood projects. Stuff like beams and trusses would be good use i'd think. Would make nice no-warp furniture for the cost-no-object crowd.
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Overkill? Maybe. But ask a good cue maker what material is "too good" for a cue. Might get interesting responses.

It's structural properties is what made me think core, joint collar, and butt cap.

We are already familiar with stabilized woods. It can be critical for some beautiful burl or spalted woods. And other processes as I mentioned.

With this stuff being so strong and warp resistant it could be very viable as a core.

I do wonder how it turns. I bet it cuts nice on a lathe.

Again, just fantasizing.
 
I wonder if there are any hazards from the dust? OSHA is surely interested in this new product. I haven't checked if there is an MSDS for it.
 
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