Wood In Old Schon Joint Protectors

[Biloxi Boy]

I have a set of Schon joint protectors that is almost 20 years old -- rounded top and dark. The wood is black with a gold grain. The wood appears to be very dense. I am mainly wondering two things. What is this wood? Is the wood suitable for cue making, and, if so, for which components?

If the wood is suitable for cues, what cue maker uses it a lot? Pictures of such cues would be appreciated.

To me, this wood really looks good, but I cannot recall ever seeing it in a cue.

Thank ya'll.

 

[JoeyInCali]

It's a Canttellwithoutpicture wood

 

[RickLafayette]

I believe it's Diamonwood, like the wood that Diamond used to make their tables out of. It's a laminated wood impregnated with resins, also used for making pistol grips and knife handles. I have an original set of Schon JP's and that's what it looks like to me.

 

[Quesports]

Could it be Wildassguesswood?


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[Biloxi Boy]

See Post 10

Joint Protectors

When people post pictures of their cue, I'll often see those cool wood grain joint protectors. Does anyone know where to purchase them? I've included a photo from an old Schon brochure for an example of what I'm looking for. Thanks in advance...

forums.azbilliards.com

 

[JoeyInCali]

Rutland ply.

 

[Dave38]

I have a set of Schon joint protectors that is almost 20 years old -- rounded top and dark. The wood is black with a gold grain. The wood appears to be very dense. I am mainly wondering two things. What is this wood? Is the wood suitable for cue making, and, if so, for which components?

If the wood is suitable for cues, what cue maker uses it a lot? Pictures of such cues would be appreciated.

To me, this wood really looks good, but I cannot recall ever seeing it in a cue.

Thank ya'll.

put a picture up and you may get actual responses.....cannot tell without looking at what you are referring to

 

[R2PQZ]

I have a set of Schon joint protectors that is almost 20 years old -- rounded top and dark. The wood is black with a gold grain. The wood appears to be very dense. I am mainly wondering two things. What is this wood? Is the wood suitable for cue making, and, if so, for which components?

If the wood is suitable for cues, what cue maker uses it a lot? Pictures of such cues would be appreciated.

To me, this wood really looks good, but I cannot recall ever seeing it in a cue.

Thank ya'll.

I believe it's Diamonwood, like the wood that Diamond used to make their tables out of. It's a laminated wood impregnated with resins, also used for making pistol grips and knife handles. I have an original set of Schon JP's and that's what it looks like to me.

It is Dymond wood. I have a 24" dowel purchased years ago. It is black and brown veneers. So old price tag says $16. Didn't know it was available now. Thanks other post Rutland Plywood makes it now.

 

[R2PQZ]

Finally figured how to reduce photo to post.

 

[JoeyInCali]

Rutland Plywood Destroyed by Fire | Woodworking Network

On August 21st 2014, Rutland Plywood Corp (RPC) suffered a catastrophic fire and lost its entire manufacturing facility. Here is the report from the company's website:

www.woodworkingnetwork.com

Rutland Ply was burnt to the ground.
They made Dymond Wood .

 

[R2PQZ]

Rutland Plywood Destroyed by Fire | Woodworking Network

On August 21st 2014, Rutland Plywood Corp (RPC) suffered a catastrophic fire and lost its entire manufacturing facility. Here is the report from the company's website:

www.woodworkingnetwork.com

Rutland Ply was burnt to the ground.
They made Dymond Wood .

I googled dymond wood. Looks like Rutland is back in business. I could be wrong. Thanks for the article.

 

[GoldCrown]

Could it be Wildassguesswood?


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Fukisitwood?

 

[RickLafayette]

Jim Baxter is reproducing these @ $60 for a set of three. You can order by contacting him via PM.

 

[Biloxi Boy]

This outfit apparently makes Dymondwood:

https://www.professionalplastics.com/professionalplastics/content/downloads/DymondwoodColorsSpecsFab.pdf

There is also a product called Dymalux that seems similar.

Is it, or can it be, used in cue production beyond joint protectors?

 

[RickLafayette]

The only problem I see with making whole cues out of Diamondwood or similar is that it is heavier than the traditional woods and you might not get a cue below 20-21 ounces without coring it excessively. This is just a thought based on my experience with laminated gun stocks.

 

[R2PQZ]

The only problem I see with making whole cues out of Diamondwood or similar is that it is heavier than the traditional woods and you might not get a cue below 20-21 ounces without coring it excessively. This is just a thought based on my experience with laminated gun stocks.

You are correct. Coring is necessary for lighter weight cues.

 

[R2PQZ]

This outfit apparently makes Dymondwood:

https://www.professionalplastics.com/professionalplastics/content/downloads/DymondwoodColorsSpecsFab.pdf

There is also a product called Dymalux that seems similar.

Is it, or can it be, used in cue production beyond joint protectors?

I use Spectraply which is also dyed Birch veneers without the resin impregnation. Comes in variety of colors. 2 cues near completion.

 

[Biloxi Boy]

I use Spectraply which is also dyed Birch veneers without the resin impregnation. Comes in variety of colors. 2 cues near completion.

Nice! I was thinking maybe just a butt cap after reading "impregnated with phenolic resin" and "veneer sheets are layered and subjected to tremendous heat and pressure in a densification process that can compress 2” of raw material into a finished 1” thick panel".

Are these cored, or is the Spectraply light enough?

 

[R2PQZ]

This outfit apparently makes Dymondwood:

https://www.professionalplastics.com/professionalplastics/content/downloads/DymondwoodColorsSpecsFab.pdf

There is also a product called Dymalux that seems similar.

Is it, or can it be, used in cue production beyond joint protectors?

Works for jps. A lot of duck calls are made of these materials. Several makers of similar laminated veneers.