The Shop
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Above and below are some pictures of my machines
that I use to build all of the cues I produce. Click on
the pictures to get a bigger picture. Currently the
shop is under construction so there will be some new
pictures added soon.
that I use to build all of the cues I produce. Click on
the pictures to get a bigger picture. Currently the
shop is under construction so there will be some new
pictures added soon.
Below are pictures of various woods, materials
and cues in different stages of production.
and cues in different stages of production.
Shafts, shafts and more shafts. I currently have over 300 shafts in
different stages of production. Each shaft is turned slowly to help
prevent warping. I only use shafts that have been turned down slowly
for at least two years.
different stages of production. Each shaft is turned slowly to help
prevent warping. I only use shafts that have been turned down slowly
for at least two years.
Forearms and handles in different stages of production.
Some of the wood that I am using now has been aged for a
minimum of 4 years.
Some of the wood that I am using now has been aged for a
minimum of 4 years.
Various buttsleeves machined down and ready to
be put on a cue...
be put on a cue...
Cutting a purpleheart shaft...
Cutting a tenon on a handle...
Turning stock that is seasoning
Cutting points into amboyna
Lathe setup for accurate handle installation
The hired help hard at work.