Zen - "State of Mind" Cue Pics

hillscues

American Craftsmanship
Silver Member
Hi,

For the next 4 weeks I will be working at Rick's Esoteric Cue shop in Palatine decompressing from my separation until June 1st when I can have my house and shop back. Rick and Stew have been calming me down and suggested to me to build one of my FS Cues here as a labor of love to get my mind off of the things going on. Stew has been telling me "slow down and breath grasshopper". The wisdom of his 88 years is rubbing off and I am working towards the calm of ZEN.

Anyway, Rick will be talking pics of this cue during construction and posting them for me as I will be selling this cue for one half of my normal pricing. It will only have one shaft but this is an opportunity for someone to acquire a great cue for a great price. I am not focusing on the biz end as much as enjoying this build in Rick's shop as my passion is running lathes and making cues. Most of the special cue building equipment here was either designed of modified by myself over the years so it is like being at home anyway.

Rick has supplied me with a lot of raw materials from his inventory but most of all he has given me some of his very special Esoteric Box Veneer Decor rings for this cue.

Cue Features:

Hill Special Full Splice Cue with Butterfly Joinery

Figured Gaboon Ebony Forearm

Brown Ebony Prongs

The flamed veneer stack is red, paper black, yellow, paper black, and red

Big Leaf Red Birdseye Maple Handle

Esoteric Box Veneer Decor Rings

Ebony Butt Sleeve

White Juma Joints and Butt Cap

Anyone wishing to own this cue for a great price just PM me for details.

Thanks to all my family and friends who have stood by me during this process.

Darin


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paulybatz

"The Professor"
Silver Member
Nice...

Nice, has that Burton Spain/Hercek/Davis style full splice and an Omega style ringwork...very cool total chicago/IL inspiration there!

Thanks for sharing the process...so very cool!

Love to see that side of cues!
 

CMD

AzB Silver Member
Silver Member
Incredible. Your splicing work always boggles my mind.



Thanks for sharing,
Chris
 

GatzkeCues

It used to be a hobby
Silver Member
Beautiful cues you have there.
I was wondering if you recommend that Grizzly band saw?
I'm in the market for one.
 

Jive

Professional Racker
Silver Member
That is some amazing work....as always i love the pictures...
 

hillscues

American Craftsmanship
Silver Member
Beautiful cues you have there.
I was wondering if you recommend that Grizzly band saw?
I'm in the market for one.

Hey-
I highly recommend the Grizzly saw!!! "Lot of saw for a little price"
Be sure to go with a 14" model.
Thanks,
D Hill
 

hillscues

American Craftsmanship
Silver Member
building cues is fun and exciting i lost sight of that for some time , with my 15 year relationship coming to an end . this has opened my eyes and thoughts to how much I love building cues , its my life and i see that now . thanks everyone for all the support . D Hill
 
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scdiveteam

Rick Geschrey
Silver Member
Hi,

It is truly amazing to witness Darrin build his full splice cue. The amount of tweaking and moving the centers between taper turns is amazing until he has got everything nailed. Quite impressive to watch the process.

The Zen Cue will be an awesome addition to anyone's case.

Rick

Darrin learning the wisdom of calm from the Zen Master himself, Stew.
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hillscues

American Craftsmanship
Silver Member
Awesome Pic , thanks Rick . cue is available , remember its half off .... D Hill
 

GatzkeCues

It used to be a hobby
Silver Member
Thank you once again for your input on the band saw.
I was thinking of actually going with the 17 Polar Bear 2hp model.
is there any reason I shouldn't that you know of?
Also, I have shown this thread - pictures to some friends and one is
interested in the price, so you can just pm me the price if you can.
Thanks once again,
 

gforces1911

AzB Silver Member
Silver Member
Very nice

Wish this was in the budget. Jamie Barracks recommended that I pick up one of your cues. I am close on the Ron Haley list and a local cuemaker is finishing up one for me. I was hoping for a sneaky or players cue and was pleasantly surprised to hear it is fancier. I am not sure I even want to be tempted with the price here.

Sorry to hear about your divorce.
 
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