Tulipwood lovers
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Very nice cue. If he did the butt ringwork in the joint and used a smaller stopper it'd be a deadringer for a South West.
Nice photo of a very nice cue.
No Illusions said:
I was just thinking the same thing!. It is a nice cue and I like tulipwood and birdseye. I've played with a SW for eight years now and they used to be easy to spot in a pool hall, but now there are a lot of cues that look like them. It doesn't bother me, it's just an observation.
Very nice cue! Simple yet elegant! I love that BEM!
APA sleeper said:
Thats a good point, thinking about it, there are Hoppie style cues, Bushka style cues, Szam style cues, and SW style cues. They say immatation is the sincerest form of flattery. Jerry and David K. created a style of cues and thats awesome-it puts them in a special league of cue makers. There are perhaps 6-8 distinctive styles of cues all together, Samsara is another. But not many guys are copying them.
I played with a SW for 2 years back in the late 80's and then 7 years in the 2000's so come to think of it I have played with a SW longer than any other cue brand.
The pic in this thread is great thats a beatiful cue, I love Tulip wood.
Fatboy said:
Fatboy
I agree imitation is the biggest form of flattery, but if it works why not.....You see a lot of cue builders today reproducing styles from the past...some call it design theft...well call it what you may, I don't see a problem with it....I've played with several Southwests in the past, and they played great, but Jeff makes a cue that plays as good imo for a lot less $$$.....I have a strong feeling that will change in the near future....
Dale
snowmon34 said:
I agree 100% with you, I'm sure Jerry would be honored, hell I'm proud of Laurie and Company for carring on Jerrys passion. David Kersenbock and Jerry created a style of cue that will be copied by many over the next 50 years. How strong is that?
Personal story:
I remember the first day I went to the Nolan Lane Shop it wa s 7-1-86 my Dads Birthday(thats why I remember the date), I ordered a cue from Jerry got it next May 87 Still have it-he took all the time needed to get it how I wanted it. Last time I was at their shop was 12-23-07 hanging out with Al to pick up a shaft, I was sleepy and crashed out on the floor reading old Cue Blue Books. Laurie called I wished her a Merry Christmas, Slept 2 hours on the floor infront of the couch, talked to Chance for 30 minutes and left, Thats the only cue shop I go to sleep in, that wasnt the first time. wont be the last-i'm a bum and the rent is good
. Its an honor to be like extended family with them, I never talk cues with Laurie or anyone there, Al does my tips other than that we are all just are friends. just sharing a story i'm in the mood to type, i'm going to bed.
Fatboy
who cares
if imitation or not...
this one is the hell of a cue!
and i don't like tulipwood actually...
i love it
if imitation or not...
this one is the hell of a cue!
and i don't like tulipwood actually...
i love it
Dale, that's a really stunning cue. Let me comment on the Olney 6 pt style. I keep encouraging Jeff to make more high end cues with all the bells and whistles. Jeff is not thinking of himself or his reputation as a cuemaker. He's thinking of all the customers he has in the heart of the nation who couldn't afford his cues with ringwork at every position and a few veneers. He likes everyone to get ONE great shaft too! I mean a dad gum great 4 ounce stiff mutha that would cost $300 alone from most makers, if you could even get one in that same league. He only reluctantly gives a customer ivory ferrules on special request. He believes in the hit with his LBM ferrules and a Moori Medium tip and he wants us all to get the best. He works over 100 hours a week! Nights too, so the phone doesn't keep him from his work. Jeff tries his hardest on each and every cue so that we get the best. That's just good enough for Jeff.
Congrats on a fabulous cue Dale...Tom
Congrats on a fabulous cue Dale...Tom
I'm assuming that means that Mr. Olney used a purpleheart handle on this cue, sir?
I've heard several times that he does that. Can you explain to me how that translates into how the cue hits? Not sure that I've ever shot with a cue that had a purpleheart handle.....
Not being a tulipwood fan, I've rarely seen a cue with it that I liked a whole lot. Matter of fact...I can think of only 2.
1. My old 6-point Black Boar with tulipwood recut into ebony.
2. This Olney.
Nice cue, chief.
Mark
I've heard several times that he does that. Can you explain to me how that translates into how the cue hits? Not sure that I've ever shot with a cue that had a purpleheart handle.....
Not being a tulipwood fan, I've rarely seen a cue with it that I liked a whole lot. Matter of fact...I can think of only 2.
1. My old 6-point Black Boar with tulipwood recut into ebony.
2. This Olney.
Nice cue, chief.
Mark
8-ball Rat said:
Mark,
The purpleheart Jeff is using as handles is 12-14 year old straight grain (he doesn't have much left) ...it's been hanging along time..
...from what I understand purpleheart is a bit more stable wood than maple.....and imo the purpleheart balances out the cue well, and gives the cue more of a solid hit...I also wanted to add that most of the woods Jeff is using right now is 10 years old...Jeff is putting out some stable cues !! jmoDale
btw ty for the compliment....
Nice cue.
Purpleheart makes a good handle. It has the right weight and it is maybe the most stable wood I know of. It dries very quickly in a kiln and when it comes out of the kiln is totally stable. It doesn't warp, period. It also makes a great core because it glues so well.
Purpleheart makes a good handle. It has the right weight and it is maybe the most stable wood I know of. It dries very quickly in a kiln and when it comes out of the kiln is totally stable. It doesn't warp, period. It also makes a great core because it glues so well.