"The Scimitar Cue - Ready for Finishing"

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Rick Geschrey
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Hi,

Here is a cue I designed over a year ago and never built. My good friend, Cue Monger Ray bent my arm to do it as he will be brokering it in about one month after it is completely finished. Ray named this cue "The Scimitar Cue".

Ebony Front and Butt with over 100 inlays along with two 13 mm super pro tapered shafts.

Burned some midnight oil on this one and Ray helped me on much of the laborious work like sanding and prepping all of these tiny inlays and the 12+ hours involved assembling and processing these ring billets as well as some other things also.

Because of all the Ivory Legal Turmoil, I used and alternative ivory material on this one but will build another one of these if someone wants a Real Ivory Version.

We both can't wait to see the red compounds pop under the clear coat!:thumbup: Stew calls the red translucent material Austrian Crystal. It is not real ruby or crystal but it is a very hard man made plastic type material that reflects the light very cool when it is finished. I just refinished one of Stew's cues that has it and because I admired the way it looked, he gave me his stash.

Thanks for Looking,

Rick

This cue has been taper turned to final size, coated with sealer and ready for pin install and sanding. Then off to the finishing process.













 
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That is a great looking original design Rick (other than the rings of course 😃). Would have loved to see you incorporate some of the inlay design elements into the ring work. Nevertheless, it is by far my favorite cue you have built. Nice job!
 
Worminator said:
That is a great looking original design Rick (other than the rings of course ��). Would have loved to see you incorporate some of the inlay design elements into the ring work. Nevertheless, it is by far my favorite cue you have built. Nice job!
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Jamie,

Someday I will show you an 18th century version of this ring geometry used by French Artisans. It is a classic and beautiful design as old as the hills and predates modern cue making as do many classics features seen on cue inlays in the 20th century.

I incorporate many ring billets styes on my cues. I choose these in 45 degree (8) stitched boxed veneer geometrics for this cue because of the stark contrast between their straight lines and the curves of the inlays. These inlays are just my notched diamond geometry with a little twist.

Thank you so much for your kind words about the cue,

Rick
 
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I'm pleasantly surprised. Props for taking a risk, hopefully the feedback you get on this cue will inspire you to continue to let em hang a little

Nice job
 
Rick,

The scimitar inlays are the coolest inlays I've ever seen. A Ginacue listed on Cornerstone Cues has ivory serpent inlays
and I thought that inlay was the coolest 'til I read this thread and viewed the cue you made.......So friggin' cool for an inlay.
Cudos......beautiful craftsmanship.....and a very ingenious design.

Matt
 
Thanks Chris,

It was great to finally meet you.

Ray and I had a great time visiting with you in the shop that day. As you can see I finished the inlays after changing to a shorter micro mill. LOL

BTW, on got on a table at Master Bob's house and tried the aiming system you taught me. Freaking awesome!! It works as advertised. It will change my whole approach to the game. Not on every shot as I still will use the parallel system also. But as you and I know, center ball is always king!

Be good,

Rick
 
Thanks guys for all your comments.

Now I am back at work finishing this batch of cues.

Rick
 
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