This cue making lark ain't easy - my attempts

[DeanH]

doorstop?

[itsnoteasy]

Arrived today, curly maple. Any tips for this one?

I would plane it down a bit, looks a bit clunky to me.

[jim evans]

Arrived today, curly maple. Any tips for this one?

what are the sizes

[RogiBear]

doorstop?

lol

what are the sizes

16" x 2 3/4" x 2 3/4"

[jim evans]

cut in half in both directions giving you 4 pieces about 33mm square

[jim evans]

cut in half in both directions giving you 4 pieces about 33mm square

sorry cut in half one way,giving 2 pieces 33mmx70mm,then you have options of turning into wedges for splicing or even making some 2-3-4 mm veneers

[RogiBear]

sorry cut in half one way,giving 2 pieces 33mmx70mm,then you have options of turning into wedges for splicing or even making some 2-3-4 mm veneers

Ok cheers, any problems with planing this?

[jim evans]

not realy unless against the grain then can pull bits out

[RogiBear]

Cue number 6. Had a go with some of the amboyna from hawaii. A little more hassle than the thuya but pleased with the end result.

Spec: 57 3/4"long, 30mm butt, 9.5mm tip, 18 1/4 oz, 17.5inch bp. 18.5 inch main ebony splices with decorative amboyna with thin curly maple vaeneer front and back.

Please feel free to leave comments

[ADR147]

that looks very good

[jrc750]

Top job, your getting very good at this

[RogiBear]

that looks very good

Top job, your getting very good at this

Thanks, baby steps though

[RogiBear]

Was cutting splices today, and this slice of amboyna came along. Can't wait to get it on a cue. The flash was on in the photo, so it's actually a lot darker.

[DeanH]

looks fantastic, cant wait to see how it ends up

[RogiBear]

First custom order

Been a little while as I've been busy with Uni work but cue No.7 finished. Unfortunately won't be making anymore before xmas.

This time my first custom order for a TSF member, classic ebony butt design. Very pleased with it. Pics below:

Specs: 52" long, 30mm butt, 10mm tip, 16.1 oz, 19" splices (even)