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What is the process for cutting the two different woods when making a traditional full spliced sneaky pete? Is there photos of this process anywhere?
Thanks,
Zim
 
Zims Rack said:
What is the process for cutting the two different woods when making a traditional full spliced sneaky pete? Is there photos of this process anywhere?
Thanks,
Zim
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Funny you should ask. I am in the process of putting together some photos of the steps involved in doing a full splice. I was going to post it in the "truth about sneaky petes" thread but I will put it here. I will post the link when I get the page done. Hopefully tonight
 
Murray Tucker said:
Funny you should ask. I am in the process of putting together some photos of the steps involved in doing a full splice. I was going to post it in the "truth about sneaky petes" thread but I will put it here. I will post the link when I get the page done. Hopefully tonight
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Sounds great! Thanks!

Zim
 
Murray Tucker said:
Funny you should ask. I am in the process of putting together some photos of the steps involved in doing a full splice. I was going to post it in the "truth about sneaky petes" thread but I will put it here. I will post the link when I get the page done. Hopefully tonight
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Hey Murray, It's Eddie here.. Since we are on the topic of sneaky petes, I was wondering why we haven't seen any 4point/4veneer sneaky petes, like those titlist style ones? I've only seen 1 piece of 4point/4veneer sneaky pete on ebay recently after looking for 2years. How much more difficult is it to make a 4point/4veneer sneaky pete as compared to the normal no-veneer ones? Would you be interested to try it before you retire? :p

Eddie *trying his luck*
 
TiNy said:
Hey Murray, It's Eddie here.. Since we are on the topic of sneaky petes, I was wondering why we haven't seen any 4point/4veneer sneaky petes, like those titlist style ones? I've only seen 1 piece of 4point/4veneer sneaky pete on ebay recently after looking for 2years. How much more difficult is it to make a 4point/4veneer sneaky pete as compared to the normal no-veneer ones? Would you be interested to try it before you retire? :p

Eddie *trying his luck*
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Look at Mark Bear custom cues.... It seems like thats his claim to fame.


http://www.bearcues.com/index.html
 
Wow..pbat2751, thanks alot. I haven't been to Mark Bear's website for awhile. That 4point/4veneer sneaky pete he has is beautiful..

I_Luv_This_Game : Yes, but that piece is a titlist conversion..I'm looking for someone who can make one from scratch

pbat2751 said:
Look at Mark Bear custom cues.... It seems like thats his claim to fame.


http://www.bearcues.com/index.html
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Thanks for the links and photos! I guess what I'm looking for is guidance and/or photos of how to cut and join the two blocks of wood to produce the full splice blank. Make more sense?

Zim
 
Snookered said:
Wow..pbat2751, thanks alot. I haven't been to Mark Bear's website for awhile. That 4point/4veneer sneaky pete he has is beautiful..

I_Luv_This_Game : Yes, but that piece is a titlist conversion..I'm looking for someone who can make one from scratch
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Give Barry Szambotti or Joel Hercek a call.
Tell them I sent you and you want some in a few weeks. :p :D
 
TiNy said:
Hey Murray, It's Eddie here.. Since we are on the topic of sneaky petes, I was wondering why we haven't seen any 4point/4veneer sneaky petes, like those titlist style ones? I've only seen 1 piece of 4point/4veneer sneaky pete on ebay recently after looking for 2years. How much more difficult is it to make a 4point/4veneer sneaky pete as compared to the normal no-veneer ones? Would you be interested to try it before you retire? :p

Eddie *trying his luck*
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Eddie,
I'm not sure why you don't see any veneered sneaky petes around. I would have to guess that it is because they would be expensive and have a very small target market.

I know that Mark Bear makes some full spliced stuff with veneers but his splice is much different than a traditional full splice. If you look at a old Titlist you will notice that the maple in the forearm tapers to a very sharp point where it meets the veneers. Then the veneers taper to a almost sharp point where they meet the handle wood. I wish I had the equipment to cut my forearms that sharp. Then I would attempt a veneered blank.
 
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Murray Tucker said:
Eddie,
I'm not sure why you don't see any veneered sneaky petes around. I would have to guess that it is because they would be expensive and have a very small target market.

I know that Mark Bear makes some full spliced stuff with veneers but his splice is much different than a traditional full splice. If you look at a old Titlist you will notice that the maple in the forearm tapers to a very sharp point where it meets the veneers. Then the veneers taper to a almost sharp point where they meet the handle wood. I wish I had the equipment to cut my forearms that sharp. Then I would attempt a veneered blank.
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Murry, looks to me like you do a great job with your splices. If you would like to know how to cut the forearms sharp, give me a call. I'll tell you how. It's easy.
blud
830-232-5991
 
Hi Tucker,
Nice work on the sneaky pete. Its the first time I ever saw a sneaky pete before it's assembled.

Yes I saw Mark Bear's site and the one on his homepage looks really nice. I've seen Titlist conversions before, and I'm amazed how a 4point/4veneer sneaky pete could be used for housecues back then. It's just a pity that they use plain straight grain maple, but I don't think I would like a birdeyes shaft either..lol :D

Murray Tucker said:
Eddie,
I'm not sure why you don't see any veneered sneaky petes around. I would have to guess that it is because they would be expensive and have a very small target market.

I know that Mark Bear makes some full spliced stuff with veneers but his splice is much different than a traditional full splice. If you look at a old Titlist you will notice that the maple in the forearm tapers to a very sharp point where it meets the veneers. Then the veneers taper to a almost sharp point where they meet the handle wood. I wish I had the equipment to cut my forearms that sharp. Then I would attempt a veneered blank.
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Murray Tucker said:
Eddie,
I'm not sure why you don't see any veneered sneaky petes around. I would have to guess that it is because they would be expensive and have a very small target market.

I know that Mark Bear makes some full spliced stuff with veneers but his splice is much different than a traditional full splice. If you look at a old Titlist you will notice that the maple in the forearm tapers to a very sharp point where it meets the veneers. Then the veneers taper to a almost sharp point where they meet the handle wood. I wish I had the equipment to cut my forearms that sharp. Then I would attempt a veneered blank.
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I make two kinds of full splice cues with veneer. The first kind is squared off at the bottom of the splice and the second comes to a sharp point like the old titlist cues. I sell the squared off version as blanks to other makers and the other version as a finished cue. I can make them in almost any woods imaginable. I also offer sneaky pete blanks which are basically the by product of my full splice with veneer cues and the bottom of the splice comes to a point. I'll have more and hopefully clearer pics on my site very soon. Any questions shoot me an email or call. Thanks

Mark
 
Zims Rack said:
I understand how the points are cut into the forearm, but what about the handle section? How is it cut, with what machinery or tool(s)? Photos??
Thanks,
Zim
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Can someone answer this? Tucker, Blud, Mark...

Thanks,
Zim
 
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