having read some of the threads of all the different ways different builders are putting together their cues, i decided to build this cue. i still believe the simpler the less to go wrong.
i started with a kiln dried wenge dowel, turned the forearm and butt area down to .62, leaving a handle area of 12 inches. i sealed and resealed. the dowel after each turn. i drilled the elk and when the wenge was stable, using 24 hr epoxy i saturated both inside and out, put the pieces in place tightened in a pipe vice and let dry.
i tapered the butt over a period of time sealing it after each pass. having the wenge going from joint to butt makes the cue feel very solid.
obviously, i am not the first to ever build a cue like this, but this is the first time i have ever built one, i like it and will build more in the same fashion.
i was able to build this cue with the help of all of the people on azb that are willing to give up their knowledge and ideas to other members. thank you chuck starkey
i started with a kiln dried wenge dowel, turned the forearm and butt area down to .62, leaving a handle area of 12 inches. i sealed and resealed. the dowel after each turn. i drilled the elk and when the wenge was stable, using 24 hr epoxy i saturated both inside and out, put the pieces in place tightened in a pipe vice and let dry.
i tapered the butt over a period of time sealing it after each pass. having the wenge going from joint to butt makes the cue feel very solid.
obviously, i am not the first to ever build a cue like this, but this is the first time i have ever built one, i like it and will build more in the same fashion.
i was able to build this cue with the help of all of the people on azb that are willing to give up their knowledge and ideas to other members. thank you chuck starkey
