So this is not factually correct.
Wayne spoke at length this weekend about the history of these cues.
During a round table session where a group of Makers we discussing how to stem the tide of Chinese import cues Wayne questioned why Jerry was so unengaged.
Jerry informed the table that he was not overly concerned about the imports because it would be impossible for any to copy the hit and look of one of his cues.
To which Wayne replied that he could.
Franklin became incensed stood up and yelled "Go ahead and try " and then immediately left the meeting.
Wayne upon returning to Alaska set out to do just that and at the next Billiards Expo had a few examples on hand. Franklin upon seeing the copies asked Wayne why he would do such a thing to which Wayne replied "you told me to"
Luckily Wayne and Franklin who up until that ACA meeting had been good friends got together a few years before Jerry's death and mended their friendship.