I really don't understand the need for nor the purpose of this post. Yes, it is very apparent that you enjoy being ignorant. Try reading a post sometime before commenting on it's content. Not one thing was mentioned in that post about sharp inlays other than that fact that knives, chisels and black glue was how old time builders did their inlays, before, pantomills became popular. The post was about moving forward from the work capabilities between a pantomill and CNC. The fact is, smaller end mills can successfully used in a good CNC than can be used successfully in a pantomill creating smaller radius's. Sharp points have absolutely nothing to do with which machine created the pockets, they are created with the follow up work but I'm sure you were aware of this so this is why I can't understand the reason for your post other than maybe you just like to see your name in lights. Have you any estimates of how many more balls your sharper inlays have made in the last 10 years?
I, once again don't recall saying that CNC cut pockets will make sharper inlays thus making it a revolutionary tool. I did however say that it is the next step over the pantomill as it is faster, cheaper, much easier to use and in fact, can make sharper inlays and that my friend does make it evolutionary over the pantomill and that is the context that it was presented in.
You say that makes them lazy. I don't see that what so ever. What I see is a builder who is trying to build a nice looking cue at a very affordable price as there aren't all of the extra hours put in the cue, for the 95% of the pool players out there looking for a cue that they can be proud of and still doesn't take the food out of their children's mouths. There are some cue builders available for this small class of people, who's EGO's demand, and can afford such attention. I'm not one of these builders and have never desired to be one. I'm very happy in the nick of my world that I happen to be in.
As far as calling cue buyers un-knowledgeable being bad for business, you are certainly right but so be it. That's my attitude. I've found that many, if not most of the participants on these forums are just that. Instead of out playing pool and learning something they are on the forums just spreading information that they heard on the internet so it must be true and believe that it was sent down with the 10 commandments. Fact is I don't want them for customers. Since being on these forums I have built 2 cues for members out of dozens that I have been asked to build. In the past 13 months I have turned down over 75 requests to build a cue. I build completely custom cues to the purchaser's requests and it used be that it only takes a couple of minutes to decide that this wasn't somebody that I was wanting to deal with. After awhile I just wouldn't consider anyone. I seldom do any repairs either. Not because I can't but I don't feel that it is the economical way for a customer to get his equipment repaired at a economical and timely fashion. Most mechanics can do most repairs so I can't see paying postage and insurance for both directions plus the chance of being lost or damaged in transit. I'm sure I missed out on building cues for some very nice and knowledgeable people with this attitude but in the long run I have been happy with my policy as I stay very busy at my shop and most of my customers are happy with what I build them.
Dick
Fun to use with a dull auger bit that has seen It's better days..
