This may be my favorite wood on the market as I love all the grain and color variations. My question is, why does it seem to be used so rarely in sneaky petes? I will be in the market for a custom sneaky using tulip wood and was searching for hours to find out who makes them. So far I have come up with Jacoby ( I know by many accounts this isn't custom but it's at least quality.). If anyone knows of anyone or builds them themselves I'd appreciate any leads or quotes. I'd even be happy to know why they appear to be rare as tulip wood seems popular. Thanks for the help.
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Tulip is one of those woods that are best being cored, for stability. Most Full splice cues are non cored. That is why it is seldom used. Another is the cost factor. Tulip is expensive. I think I have a Tulip into maple full splice glued up that has been setting for a few years.
Some Tulip wood continues to move and shrink for years regardless of how well seasoned it is. so if used as a ring or handle or sleeve , you will eventually feel a lip. You don't know which pieces will do this in advance.
Truly, it sure does like to move. I usually cut ringwork and leave it cut for years, along with a few other special treatments, it helps but not a complete solution. Love the stuff
Mario
Call Darin Hill for an order.
He can core a front of the FS because he makes his splice by V Grooving a tapered forearm and then joins it to a square that is cut on a bandsaw angles to fit that joinery segment.
He cores his forearms before tapering and v grooving.
He has done many Tulip wood full splice cue. They are awesome.
Rick
He can core a front of the FS because he makes his splice by V Grooving a tapered forearm and then joins it to a square that is cut on a bandsaw angles to fit that joinery segment.
He cores his forearms before tapering and v grooving.
He has done many Tulip wood full splice cue. They are awesome.
Rick
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