Pool Cue Help

[Turned Around]

I really want to make a pool cue, but I don't know where to get the parts to have it broken down to 2-4 pieces. I know that a 2 piece cue is typical, but I'd kind of like to make a 4 piece to have a smaller carrying case. Either way, I don't know where to get the hardware for one.

Anybody?

Also, suggestions anf tips on making one would help out, too.

Thanks,
Nic

 

[moke]

Nic--
I am going to make a multi- sectioned cane for an in-law, actually a tipling stick, and I have found some parts for sectioning and a glass tube in Craft supplies USA. THis may require some modification on your part, but I think it might be worth a look.

 

[Turned Around]

Nic--
I am going to make a multi- sectioned cane for an in-law, actually a tipling stick, and I have found some parts for sectioning and a glass tube in Craft supplies USA. THis may require some modification on your part, but I think it might be worth a look.

i thought about that, but for the first one, i kind of wanted to do a 'ready to go' type kit.

 

[glycerine]

I would PM IAP member "Willee". He used to make custom cues and now does more pen stuff as far as I know. Surely he can point you in the right direction...

EDIT: I just looked at Willee's profile and it looks like he hasn't been around for a while. Maybe you can find some contact info at www.willeecue.com

 

[rej19]

eborraga is another member who knows a ton about cue making. I'm sure he would be glad to give you some info.

 

[EBorraga]

Willee sold all of his equipment, and doesn't get on the internet very much. He's one of the better cue makers out there.

As for cue making, no one makes 4 piece cues. All are 2 piece. It takes most cuemakers atleast a year to make a cue from start to finish. Reason for that is to eliminate warpage. Even dry wood has to aclimate itself everytime you make a cut on it. I was making pool cues before I started with pens. On average I do about 15 cues a year. I can give you tons of info if you would like. But you need some different machinery to do cues. My cuemaking lathe costs a little over $2500.00 new.

Here are a few sites to peak your interest.

Cuesmith.com
Cuecomponents.com
Cuestik.com
Prathercue.com

 

[8ball48043]

Nic, There are a number of companies in the U.S. that provide ALL of the stuff that you'll need.

Start with Atlas Billiard Supply: http://www.cuestik.com/

And, Schmelke Pool CUes: http://www.schmelkecue.com/index.php?cPath=5

I have worked with both firms and they are both good sources.

Good luck.

I really want to make a pool cue, but I don't know where to get the parts to have it broken down to 2-4 pieces. I know that a 2 piece cue is typical, but I'd kind of like to make a 4 piece to have a smaller carrying case. Either way, I don't know where to get the hardware for one.

Anybody?

Also, suggestions anf tips on making one would help out, too.

Thanks,
Nic