Which blank should I pick and why?
- Thread starter TommyLee
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Tommy, I have 2 PH Tru Balance conversions and they play wonderful so I tend to be a little partial toward certain, not all, PH cues.
I know many don't care for PH. That said, if I had to make a choice on this one, I would probably opt for the Bubbinga.
Nice grain and when it has a clear coat on it, it will look great. It does look like the one point is missing a bit but it probably needs to be taken down a tad anyway and it will straighten out. No biggy. I have had many old cues where the glue has given way and the end points have been chipped off.
I take a round tooth pick and sand it to shape, stain it and glue it into place. Can hardly tell. I do repairs and only dabble a bit in building so not an expert by far. Still in the learning process in that regard.
Both of my conversions are bumperless with Delrin butt caps. Looks just fine with that chrome hex head holding the cap on. On one of them, I had an extended Delrin cap
put on to try and give it a bit of the Tad look.
You could also incorporate a Hoppe ring as well. Lots of little ways to spruce them up a bit. The veneers look great and will pop nicely with the clear coat.
I know many don't care for PH. That said, if I had to make a choice on this one, I would probably opt for the Bubbinga.
Nice grain and when it has a clear coat on it, it will look great. It does look like the one point is missing a bit but it probably needs to be taken down a tad anyway and it will straighten out. No biggy. I have had many old cues where the glue has given way and the end points have been chipped off.
I take a round tooth pick and sand it to shape, stain it and glue it into place. Can hardly tell. I do repairs and only dabble a bit in building so not an expert by far. Still in the learning process in that regard.
Both of my conversions are bumperless with Delrin butt caps. Looks just fine with that chrome hex head holding the cap on. On one of them, I had an extended Delrin cap
put on to try and give it a bit of the Tad look.
You could also incorporate a Hoppe ring as well. Lots of little ways to spruce them up a bit. The veneers look great and will pop nicely with the clear coat.
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Yeah blue it's gonna have a hoppe and a black phenolic butt cap. Just like this http://pfdcues.com/html/cues/0401.html
And yes the blanks are oversized
And yes the blanks are oversized
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Bubinga, looks nicer, and I think better for "resale" purposes down the road. PH is hit or miss with many folks, so why get a cue that many will not even consider...... And I know you are never going to sell it, but trust me, one day something else might catch your eye...
I hope you have the wrap cut low so the points show completely - that is some nice work there and some nice wood too. If it were mine I would definitely go wrapless - the wood is too pretty to cover it up.
