Tim Scruggs Four Pointers

[WildWing]

Is there anything as classic as the standard four pointer old school design? Tim and Bob Frey made the rosewood cue in 1985, and Tim and Mike Cochran made the ebony cue in 1993. Ivorine 3 buttplate on the rosewood, delrin with ivory joint/acme pin on the ebony. Cortland wrap on the rosewood, and the modern Cortland-like linen on the ebony. Enjoy!

 

[bnall]

Very nice!! Couple of sweet looking cues there!! Thanks for sharing!

 

[subdude1974]

Sweet cues. These are just my style. I dont think anyone made a better playing cue than Tim and Mike. I have played their cues since 95-96 and havent found anything that plays near as good since. I miss Mike alot. But I can always look at some of the cues he has made and know that as nice as the cues are, they arent near as good as the maker. Thanks for sharing and I hope you enjoy them.
David

 

[ga9ball]

Ts

Classic beauties you have there. I know they hit awesome too!
Thank you for sharing.

 

[Maq1679]

Scruggs

Those are some great cues, that ebony cue is awesome

 

[bobco729]

Nice Scruggs cues. That ivory joint cue with the 3/8x10 acme pin is right up my alley. #301-351-5178
"country" Bob

 

[Matt_24]

These old "players" Scruggs never get old.

 

[Mensabum]

Is there anything as classic as the standard four pointer old school design? Tim and Bob Frey made the rosewood cue in 1985, and Tim and Mike Cochran made the ebony cue in 1993. Ivorine 3 buttplate on the rosewood, delrin with ivory joint/acme pin on the ebony. Cortland wrap on the rosewood, and the modern Cortland-like linen on the ebony. Enjoy!

Gorgeous Axes my friend!! Can't get enuf of the good stuff.
I take it on the ebony, that's all the real deal??
Incredible detail. Awesome color mix.

 

[WildWing]

Gorgeous Axes my friend!! Can't get enuf of the good stuff.
I take it on the ebony, that's all the real deal??
Incredible detail. Awesome color mix.

Yep, one ebony with the ivory joint, rosewood with the steel joint cue. Both old school.

 

[Mensabum]

Yep, one ebony with the ivory joint, rosewood with the steel joint cue. Both old school.

I'm with you on that my friend!!

 

[Fatboy]

Those are proper cues

 

[Mensabum]

Those are proper cues

Classics. Always will be.

 

[Fatboy]

Classics. Always will be.

Exactly. Of course the big fancy cues are cool too, these are playing cues and they are as good as it gets for what they are intended for which makes them super cool.

Nothing like 4pt 4 veneer cortland wrap cues. I’d guess that 35-40% of my collection of cues falls into this category. Well not all cortland wraps but “working” cues. Not art or 6-8pt cues.

I don’t have a TS cue . He was fine cue builder. Lots of his work made it out West back in the 80’s, when the world wasn’t very connected as it is now.

 

[Mensabum]

Exactly. Of course the big fancy cues are cool too, these are playing cues and they are as good as it gets for what they are intended for which makes them super cool.

Nothing like 4pt 4 veneer cortland wrap cues. I’d guess that 35-40% of my collection of cues falls into this category. Well not all cortland wraps but “working” cues. Not art or 6-8pt cues.

I don’t have a TS cue . He was fine cue builder. Lots of his work made it out West back in the 80’s, when the world wasn’t very connected as it is now.

I got lucky and played at a hall that carried Tim's cues back when he first started making them.
All were top notch beauties that doubled as playing cues.
Some people just go that extra mile, ya know?? I respect that.
I'd take one of Tim's over a SW any day of the week and twice on Sunday.
That Cortland is the shit, eh??

 

[Fatboy]

I got lucky and played at a hall that carried Tim's cues back when he first started making them.
All were top notch beauties that doubled as playing cues.
Some people just go that extra mile, ya know?? I respect that.
I'd take one of Tim's over a SW any day of the week and twice on Sunday.
That Cortland is the shit, eh??

Cortland is the absolute mortal nuts for a wrap. Nothing better, except cortland with a few years play

 

[Rimfirejunkie]

Cortland is the absolute mortal nuts for a wrap. Nothing better, except cortland with a few years play

I have an early Tad I’d like to get refinished but I can’t stand the thought of losing the wrap.

 

[fab944]

I have an early Tad I’d like to get refinished but I can’t stand the thought of losing the wrap.

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[Mensabum]

Cortland is the absolute mortal nuts for a wrap. Nothing better, except cortland with a few years play

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[Mensabum]

I have an early Tad I’d like to get refinished but I can’t stand the thought of losing the wrap.

Makes you pause, don't it??

 

[Fatboy]

I have an early Tad I’d like to get refinished but I can’t stand the thought of losing the wrap.

So I had the exact situation many years ago.

I bought a Tad brand new and played with it everyday for about 4 years. The wrap was 12/10 good. The finish was worn through and I didn’t want the wood to get stained up from chalk/dirt.

Dropped the cue off with Jerry Franklin and asked if he would do refinish and “save the wrap”. . Please save the wrap Jerry. He said he wasn’t sure if he could but he’d do his best. Of course that was good enough for me.


When I was leaving the shop away he said again “I’m not 100% certain I can save the wrap”. Jerry was a very good friend so I replied “ok great! Save it anyways” winked and left. (I wasn’t being a dick as it was said in way you can poke at a friend a bit”.

Couple weeks later I get the call from Jerry that my cue was done. Yay

I made my way over to his shop and he proudly handed me the cue. With Tads wrap still on it. I was so happy. I told Jerry the truth “there was never a doubt”. Jerry was such a great person/friend.

I went back to playing full time with that Tad and a couple months later Jerry passed away.

There wasn’t a nick, dent or ding on it when Jerry passed. It was a mint butt with dirty shafts from years of play.

I still have that cue. I will always have that cue and while I did retire it when Jerry passed as a memory of Jerry I never intended on norm playing with it. So it’s been used some since then, it’s in a case I got in 1985 and is one of my most cherished cues.

So yes the wrap can be saved, if who’s doing the work cares enough.

I don’t have a pic of it sorry.

Best
Fatboy