Will's Custom Tad Style Cap

[CueCaps]

Hey Will,
Tad Style Set Done..
This is one hard Cap to make. 89 Inlays..
Thanks to the Cuemaker who gave Will the Real Ivory Diamonds..
Didn't come out perfect...
What a let down after trying so hard..:sorry:
Those "Suck Holes" are killing me....
The Red Tad Style Set will be done by today...

 

[CueCaps]

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Replys to below Post:
Will, Jimmy,Joe, Myron, Simon and Scott,
Thanks for all your complements....
Thanks to all for viewing my post. I'm glad you all like my work..
There's so much fustration and pressure not to make a mistake.
Hobby/Mini Machines and used Tooling makes it even harder doing precision work on a Small Diameter (Joint Size).
Everything shows, Alignment, Color, Size.. Can't hide anything..

 

[ibuycues]

Alton,

If these caps were any nicer, it would be against the law! I can`t wait to put them on my Tad, it will certainly take the cue to another entire level.

For everyone reading this, Alton`s reference to the "red" set is for some caps that parallel these in complexity and beauty.

Thanks again, your work is world class!

Will Prout

 

[JimmyRayK]

Turned out fantastic. Wow..................

 

[Bamacues]

Alton,

Those caps are WAY over the top. Beautiful work!!

Joe

 

[alpine9430]

Alton

Your quest for perfection is evident with each post.
I can honestly say that each cue cap you make is a beautiful work of art and I always look forward to when you post a new design.

This set is beautiful beyond words.
I am sure Will is going to love them and the naturals characteristics of the components (which you think are flaws) will accentuate the beauty of these cue caps.

Great stuff coming from your home/shop and looking forward to the new designs.
myron

 

[thediamond]

Alton

Different class pal. Some of the best work I have ever seen on joint protectors. You need to start inlaying cues!

Si

 

[ScottR]

Another gorgeous set, Alton. You continue to impress.

Scott

 

[cuebuilder]

Beautiful caps as usual. Alton. Bring em' to Brians tonight. I'd love to see em' close up.

 

[runout1961]

Hey Will,
Tad Style Set Done..
This is one hard Cap to make. 89 Inlays..
Thanks to the Cuemaker who gave Will the Real Ivory Diamonds..
Didn't come out perfect...
What a let down after trying so hard..:sorry:
Those "Suck Holes" are killing me....
The Red Tad Style Set will be done by today...

Yeah these caps are ok.......just kidding my friend. Great work as aways!

John

 

[CueCaps]

Thanks All

Thanks for the comps Dave and John.
Yes, I'll bring them to Hawaiian Brian's tonight.. Is that O.K. Will??
I usually don't bring out Caps that are ready to mail 'cause If I damage them, Back to BLOCK ONE... But, I'd like to show these 'cause they have a ton of work on them..
Here's a photo of Will's Red Vintage Tad Cue's Butt...
This is what the next Cap will be made for..

Replys:
Gee... ...Thanks Sean.. Always a pleasure..
What's-up Ray,Thanks, but, it ain't perfect...:sorry:
Get one small spot missing.. No such thing as 100% for me..:frown:
You must be confusing me with Ernie G. or Tad
*** Thanks Dave Barenbrugger, He P.M.ed me with tips on how I can improve my finishing techniques!!! AZ'ers are so helpful..

Eric, I would be Hornored to be on your Tad Cue Collection... Alton

 

[cueaddicts]

Alton, your work continues to amaze and boggle the mind. Another tremendous set of Tad caps here !! Guys, I've had the pleasure of having several caps sets made by Alton and recommend him to anyone seeking something special, hand crafted and unique. Thank you for being such an artisan and gentleman.

Sean

 

[digitalcrack]

I saw this cap in it's beginning stages. It was a very unique look. Lots of work definitely. This has got to be one of the most intricate designs Alton has every tried. 89 inlays takes some execution to make them flawless. Wonderful work my friend. I was debating whether to head to the pool hall today but I gotta see this cap in person.

 

[ibuycues]

They Have To Go To Hawaiian Brian`s!

Thanks for the comps Dave and John.
Yes, I'll bring them to Hawaiian Brian's tonight.. Is that O.K. Will??
I usually don't bring out Caps that are ready to mail 'cause If I damage them, Back to BLOCK ONE... But, I'd like to show these 'cause they have a ton of work on them..
Here's a photo of Will's Red Vintage Tad Cue's Buitt...
This is what the next Cap will be made for..

Replys:
Gee... ...Thanks Sean.. Always a pleasure..
What's-up Ray,Thanks, but, it ain't perfect...:sorry:
Get one small spot missing.. No such thing as 100% for me..:frown:
You must be confusing me with Ernie G. or Tad

Alton,

It makes me feel great that you take them to Brian`s tonight. I would hope you take ALL my cue caps to Brian`s before you send them. Also, please put some pictures here on AZ for everyone to see both the black and red sets together!

I consider myself in a position of personal privilege that you make these caps for me. You are singularly the best in the world at what you do, and the more people that can see your work, the better!

Take care,

Will :wink: :thumbup:

 

[Fatboy]

WOW those are great caps, just great!!!!!!!

Tad cues are awesome too and they lend thmselfs to making MONSTER caps, I have one set from Alton and wnat more, :thumbup: I have about 10-12 Tads that need caps