Wood in custom cues vs Production models.

Mensabum said:
Slightly off topic but can a shaft be cut in a day?? I was under the impression, perhaps mistakenly, that it took far more time to do so. If it can be done to produce a half assed quality shaft, sure would explain some things!!!
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After a cue wood shaft maker is found and sales begin you will see a very unique shaft, and yes because of the unique design it will be produced (from a tapered shaft blank) in one day using 3-4 lathes (production facility)
Everyone will be very surprised!
 
Mensabum said:
Slightly off topic but can a shaft be cut in a day?? I was under the impression, perhaps mistakenly, that it took far more time to do so. If it can be done to produce a half assed quality shaft, sure would explain some things!!!
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No, yes, maybe, it depends...
What Rodger is proposing is possible but requires one to be very selective of the process and the wood itself. Can you cut down a tree and turn it into a shaft in the same day? Not likely without some warp ... But if you cut that tree into slabs and let it dry a few months, then cut those slabs into turning stock and let it sit awile longer, then take that turning stock and process it into tapered dowels close to finished size, and let it rest before finishing to a final shaft...
Then yes, you can cut a shaft in a day....
But, you better know your wood !! Tight, straight grained, well seasoned wood is a must for a shaft that could survive for generations...
 
Daves custom cues said:
No, yes, maybe, it depends...
What Rodger is proposing is possible but requires one to be very selective of the process and the wood itself. Can you cut down a tree and turn it into a shaft in the same day? Not likely without some warp ... But if you cut that tree into slabs and let it dry a few months, then cut those slabs into turning stock and let it sit awile longer, then take that turning stock and process it into tapered dowels close to finished size, and let it rest before finishing to a final shaft...
Then yes, you can cut a shaft in a day....
But, you better know your wood !! Tight, straight grained, well seasoned wood is a must for a shaft that could survive for generations...
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I have said all that I need to say about this.
Things will become clear when the shaft is released for sale.
Have a good day
 
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