How to Make a Pool Cue With Just Hand Tools

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How to Make a Pool Cue With Just Hand Tools

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Making a pool cue with only hand tools and without a lathe. this is a traditional way that one would have been made. and in many ways, it is just as fast if not faster then a lathe. We will be making this from oak and shaping it with planes, spokeshaves and card scrapers. an enjoyable hand tool woodworking project that most people can do in a couple hours.
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@WoodByWrightHowTo 3 жыл бұрын

Where to buy curved card scraper: amzn.to/2JO6hyb Card Scrapers and burnishers. www.woodbywright.com/shop

@EANJGB 4 жыл бұрын

HI , I MADE A POOL CUE JUST LIKE THE ONE THAT YOU MADE BACK IN 1976 . MY UNCLE LOST THE LOWER HALF OF HIS LEFT ARM , JUST ABOVE THE ELBOW . HIM AND MY AUNTY WENT INTO THE PUB LIFE AND AS YOU DO YOU HAVE A GAME OF POOL WITH SOME OF YOUR DRINKERS FROM TIME TO TIME . SO I MADE IT LIKE YOURS SO IT WOULD NOT ROLL OF HIS STUMP SO EASY . HE MASTERED IT PRETTY WELL AND HAD A BIT OF A NAME ON THE TABLES . SO THANKS FOR MAKING THE QUE AND TAKING ME DOWN MEMORY LANE .

@phoneaddict3585 7 ай бұрын

Caps lock is on man

@Ayo_Its_Mikey 3 жыл бұрын

2 years later... We're still waiting on the pool table build James 😉. Anywho, I've watched this one several times in the last year or so intending on making myself a stick, maybe I'll actually do it one day 😂. Not sure if comments on old videos are helpful with the algorithm things, but I hope so. Have a happy day y'all!

@WoodByWrightHowTo 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks man. I soon bought the table after this video. I keep thinking of making a bed rail for it.

@shannoncooley1575 7 ай бұрын

I love that you left the handle octagonal. Makes it scream "hand made"; a definite one of a kind !

@WoodByWrightHowTo 7 ай бұрын

Love the feel of an octagonal handle. There's just something about it that makes you feel like it more control over the cue.

@tomdougherty5687 2 жыл бұрын

Love it. I made a cue in high school wood shot class. You brought back some great memories. ThankTom

@Wreckz_Tea Жыл бұрын

A 16agon, 32 agon, 64agon 😆 I'm planning to make one myself but I think I'll add a ferrule because I've heard it prevents the wood from splitting.

@johnlombardo7816 3 жыл бұрын

You are by far the bob Ross of woodworking! Love it thanks brother! You make it look easy but more importantly fun!

@lloydsimmons1906 5 жыл бұрын

Nice project James! I really admire your determination to use hand tools almost exclusively and it encourages me to use my hand tools more often as well. It is also encouraging to know that I am not the only one that gives a blood sacrifice to their projects, every single project it seems like. I have come to determine that the most dangerous, blood thirsty, tool I own is not one with a blade or sharp edge but my oscillating belt sander of all things. Thanks from sharing what you do, it is very helpful and educational.

@WoodByWrightHowTo 5 жыл бұрын

LOL yup. every project requires some blood!

@MrCaesar2u 3 жыл бұрын

Looks like a good break cue! I played for years and still love the game. It reminds me of a "Sneaky Pete" - It's a nice cue with a generic finish (not yours) that you play well with and others never suspect it's your own!

@WoodByWrightHowTo 3 жыл бұрын

I like it. That is what this one has become. Fantastic for the break!

@markharris5771 5 жыл бұрын

A great video thanks James. When I have a piece of wood roughly the right dimensions left from another project I'm going to give this a try. It incorporates two things I’m not very good at, rounding and tapering and the practice would be very beneficial.

@WoodByWrightHowTo 5 жыл бұрын

So true. Best way to get better.

@timurhant469 2 жыл бұрын

I really Enjoy your tutorials but what caught my attention is that we both use the same watch face! Thanks for all the useful information!

@moolacue 4 жыл бұрын

Very informative. Helped me calm down tonight.

@germcrazyshokoff3623 2 жыл бұрын

This dude is way to happy and nice to be a real person! He’s either a robot or he’s hiding a dark side…

@WoodByWrightHowTo 2 жыл бұрын

Lol someone found that I'm from the dark side.

@nickdarbenzio3073 3 жыл бұрын

Never crossed my mind Great instructions! Thanks. I have a piece of qs white oak. I’m going to try. Great job

@WoodByWrightHowTo 3 жыл бұрын

Sounds like a fun one. Looking forward to seeing it.

@joshualay4851 6 ай бұрын

I'm going to make one this weekend and let you know how it goes.

@Honk5555 9 ай бұрын

this is great, love the simple jig approach. Gonna have to try making a few cues with one of the those jigs.

@chadwickpainter8212 2 жыл бұрын

Well done. I am going to make one someday when I get the time. Thanks for the video.

@bobwoodhams7242 5 жыл бұрын

I'm a pool player love this video...they still make cues that way mostly in England

@WoodByWrightHowTo 5 жыл бұрын

Nice. It is fun to play with and try new things.

@williamburdon6993 4 жыл бұрын

Not sure if you know this or not but somewhere back in the late 1800s early 1900s , they actually made cues similar to the way you are here. I am a collector of pool memorabilia and I have seen some of these in various stages of developement that were from one of the Brunswick factories.

@WoodByWrightHowTo 4 жыл бұрын

Interesting. Thanks for the info. I have since used this one quite a bit. I rather enjoy it's odd feeling.

@brianknapp6212 2 жыл бұрын

Admirable work. I’d be curious how it is balanced and total weight.

@mrq7502 5 жыл бұрын

Very cool as always! I would totally watch a series on you making a pool table!!! Definitely interested in seeing how you had your branding iron made as well!

@WoodByWrightHowTo 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks. I may have to do both.

@tommasters8229 5 жыл бұрын

Yes, I would like to know more about making a branding iron. Nice cue

@WoodByWrightHowTo 5 жыл бұрын

Hoping to do that soon.

@vanessamoore5607 9 ай бұрын

❤❤❤❤❤ Thank you !!! I want to make my own cue someday this gives life!🤣

@TE_53349 2 жыл бұрын

Id buy that cue. The octagonal bottom looks really fancy

@adambohanan3906 2 жыл бұрын

Pool table,Pool table,Pool table,Pool table,Pool table,Pool table,Pool table,Pool table.........please. I built my own and enjoy seeing how others do.

@WoodByWrightHowTo 2 жыл бұрын

I actually just sold my pool table. Don't have plans to make another one but maybe someday.

@WoodenBoatBen 5 жыл бұрын

A Wood By Wright pool table would be epic!

@WoodByWrightHowTo 5 жыл бұрын

Would be fun!

@kanati 2 жыл бұрын

Very interesting as a project. But I can't imagine that it shoots all that well.

@WoodByWrightHowTo 2 жыл бұрын

It is my favorite for breaking.

@juceliojosedasilvasilva7757 Жыл бұрын

Oie amei sua criação és uma excelente criador de taco de sinuca pois vc poderia me faria uma gentileza Estou com sede em ter em minha casa um destes tacos especial pois só um gênio da criação vc em fazer uma grande doação de um taco de sinuca serei um grande admirador do seu trabalho e muito especial ter um taco de sinuca pois farei isso divulgar seu trabalho no Brasil sou jucelio

@zanethind Жыл бұрын

I really want to make my own pool cue

@ozzy6900 3 жыл бұрын

James, we always knew that you were nuts! Great video!

@boredincan 6 күн бұрын

I fully get imperial measurements. Easily divisible. What's a third of 12 vs what's a third of 10. Great for eyeballing measurements. 1/2 inch. Yeah got it 1/4 inch. Yeah, cool 3/8th... Bit less than half, gotcha. 5/32nds inch WHAT? 13/16ths. Now you're just taking the piss When you get down to thousands of an inch, why not just speak in ml? This is the actual first time that I regret not knowing imperial measurements beyond a foot is a bit less than a ruler's length

@thejrodshow7679 4 жыл бұрын

I'd love to see what you can do with a lathe lol. A friend of mine got into building cues a few years ago and I have been learning ever since. It's amazing the work that goes into it and how much patience one must have to build a decent cue.

@WoodByWrightHowTo 4 жыл бұрын

Right on. I think I'm going to be doing a few more cue builds in the future.

@thejrodshow7679 4 жыл бұрын

@@WoodByWrightHowTo Definitely recommend atlas billiards or cuesmith. They have everything you will need.

@user-oy4gf6ck5u 5 жыл бұрын

Although i am not a pool player it came out fantastic and i was amazed by the use of the scraper !!!!!!!!!!! Cool !!!!

@WoodByWrightHowTo 5 жыл бұрын

thanks. I do love scrapping shavings.

@azure7748 3 жыл бұрын

My cue stick just snapped in half, this was really helpful, thanks alot

@WoodByWrightHowTo 3 жыл бұрын

My pleasure!

@davidrule1335 2 жыл бұрын

Great.... now I gotta make one.

@drogs 4 жыл бұрын

Love it, I'm going to give this a try.

@robn71 5 жыл бұрын

Just need to make a pool table now 😆

@WoodByWrightHowTo 5 жыл бұрын

Yup!

@edratcliffe9239 5 жыл бұрын

I loved the star trek reference

@WoodByWrightHowTo 5 жыл бұрын

Lol glad someone got it.

@chagoosh Жыл бұрын

Awesome inspiration. Thanks for this.

@kennethbezanson4266 3 жыл бұрын

You definitely need to make a pool table to go with your custom que!

@planeta1961 Жыл бұрын

Excelente Brillante desde Perú. Excellent very nice. Thank you.

@terristroh3965 5 жыл бұрын

Definitely need to make a pool table.

@WoodByWrightHowTo 5 жыл бұрын

I think I have to now.

@bernardhvanengen5002 5 жыл бұрын

Hey James, Nice video. I took apart some billiard cues. They usually contain a piece of steel rod to increase momentum and improve balanve.

@WoodByWrightHowTo 5 жыл бұрын

Yup some of the modern ones do that. I have seen some that use tungsten.

@vmitchinson 3 жыл бұрын

Many years ago, like 60, my local pool hall had slate table tops. The cues were stamped with the weight of the cue. My favorite que was the #16 for breaking. After the break I switched to a 12 or 13 cue. Our favorite game was snooker on a large table with small pockets. You had to be good to play well. Those were the days, my friend, we thought they'd never end.

@jakecarter2775 2 жыл бұрын

I want to try this is wow

@EvelynH-tj1qt 4 жыл бұрын

4:03 I couldn't help but laugh at that

@barbiegallup4889 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome video I love your enthusiasm it's like watching a woodworking (Bob Ross) no offense intended, in fact I mean that as a term of Endearment. Take care.

@WoodByWrightHowTo 4 жыл бұрын

thanks. you will like this one then kzfaq.info/get/bejne/l9GiabWr1MqopJ8.html

@depaula.pujiono380 4 жыл бұрын

the level of precision, accuracy, balance, and straightness of a billiard stick can only be obtained by an automatic machine set with a computer. But what u did it, well done. Appreciate 👍

@georgeseccombe4382 4 жыл бұрын

Paulus Adi Pujiono that’s a load of rubbish. The machine spliced cues you speak of are nearly always vastly inferior in terms of quality compared to a good hand spliced cue. And balance has nothing to do with whether it’s made by a machine or by hand. A desired balance point is achieved by inserting lead weights into the cue.

@chauz73 2 жыл бұрын

Nicely done!

@viraltechnology9735 2 жыл бұрын

This guy has chills

@imortaldeadead 5 жыл бұрын

Beautiful looking cue 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

@WoodByWrightHowTo 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks.

@zachgodfrey8147 5 жыл бұрын

Now that you have made a Q you should make a pool table

@WoodByWrightHowTo 5 жыл бұрын

That would be fun!

@christopherharrison6724 2 жыл бұрын

That extra size makes it a snooker cue now that would be an extra challenging game.Love it

@FredMcIntyre 5 жыл бұрын

Nice work James! 😃👍🏻👊🏻 ........ With a pool stick and a horse butt, would that make this a Q&A video? 😉😁

@WoodByWrightHowTo 5 жыл бұрын

Lol nice!

@talhanafie6729 4 жыл бұрын

Good job man

@nomadspedals7995 4 жыл бұрын

Nice job!!!!

@virtuosooo 3 жыл бұрын

Just curious, a friend of mine had mentioned a few years back, that he only turns down the shafts a little bit each day, on the cues that he makes. Saying basically if you take too much off at a time it causes warping. Do you know if there is a difference between cutting them on a lathe vs with planes and other hand tools that would make it fine to cut it all the way down in one shot? Or is my friend possibly overly paranoid about, and it doesn't really warp that easy? I have been wanting to try making a cue this way for years, but wanted to make sure i got it right (we get pretty serious about our cues. We play a lot of tournaments and play bca), anyways, I think I'll be able to get it done finally with the help from this video.

@WoodByWrightHowTo 3 жыл бұрын

If the wood is fully cured and dry then that is over reacting. But if it is screen then that is the best method. It may still twist but that would be due to tension in the wood. And no resting will stop that.

@virtuosooo 3 жыл бұрын

@@WoodByWrightHowTo Thanks for the reply. I guess at least the way you glue the pieces together, as long as they're all fairly straight grained, it should keep the shaft pretty straight. There are so many different techniques for making the shafts now. Some hollow them out and put carbon fiber in the center, and all different kinds of construction. If you look up "low deflection shafts" it's a trip how scientific they get.

@alphacapo 2 жыл бұрын

Reputable cue makers take over a year to turn down shafts to size. If u don't the wood will move. Cues need to be strait when new and stay strait over the years. I guarantee that this handmade cue while very cool....is also very crooked...very heavy and the shaft looks to be about 15 mil diameter a little big

@Bdpjev 3 жыл бұрын

It's an awesome frisbee

@myrawright282 5 жыл бұрын

Very nice!!

@mrgolftennisviolin Жыл бұрын

Cool video!! As an intermediate level wood turner, a hand tool enthusiast, and also someone who plays pool in a BCA league, it’s only a matter of time until I make my first cue. I just want it to be something I actually enjoy using, which seems like a tall order. If you were to make a two piece cue, how would you approach making the joint?

@barryclark2582 Жыл бұрын

Hi I'm Barry Clark . I'm known as the cue doctor in New Zealand. As far as making a custom for yourself you could buy an inexpensive two piece and rework add vaneers and extension etc but ensure that the fore section is crisp feeling straight grain maple !!!!!! Ps oak ain't gonna work

@jakecarter2775 2 жыл бұрын

Hi James I'd like video on how to make the brand plz great video sir

@WoodByWrightHowTo 2 жыл бұрын

Here you go. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/payeachj0tqUmo0.html

@jakecarter2775 2 жыл бұрын

@@WoodByWrightHowTo ty sir I'll look now

@screaminlordbyron7767 4 жыл бұрын

Great video. Thank cue!

@WoodByWrightHowTo 4 жыл бұрын

Lol thanks!

@Joe___R 5 жыл бұрын

Nice idea with the octagonal shaft. What do you think about Chris Schwarz's new bench scrapers? I modified a couple of my scrappers to match and it works great.

@WoodByWrightHowTo 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks. It is another great way to do them.

@matthewezell1911 5 жыл бұрын

Love the video. Would like greatly to see about getting a logo 3D printed.

@WoodByWrightHowTo 5 жыл бұрын

I may have to do it soon!

@viktordolic3738 4 жыл бұрын

4:00 that tongue work

@WoodByWrightHowTo 4 жыл бұрын

That's a hard skill to master lol

@says8 5 жыл бұрын

I'd love to know how you made your brand. I received one from Rockler as a gift. It's nice but I was limited to only text and just a handful of options.

@WoodByWrightHowTo 5 жыл бұрын

I am hoping to do a video on that here soon.

@benfox9382 4 жыл бұрын

outstanding video!

@ricksolari9570 3 жыл бұрын

Beautiful! Why would oak be an unusual choice? It seems perfect to me.

@WoodByWrightHowTo 3 жыл бұрын

Oak has a bit more compression then most players like. Also it is ring pours so it does not feel as smooth.

@r6854 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah, most players would probably go for something like birdseye maple.

@madproject9103 4 жыл бұрын

Nice video

@WoodByWrightHowTo 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks man.

@athmostafa2462 5 жыл бұрын

ouch , hoping to heal quickly . love the cue 👏

@WoodByWrightHowTo 5 жыл бұрын

Lol thanks!

@alfredoherrera5632 4 жыл бұрын

But what is the weight of the pool cue 19 oz or 20 oz it looks heavy but overall good job

@reforzar 5 жыл бұрын

That’s your cue!

@WoodByWrightHowTo 5 жыл бұрын

LOL thanks!

@barryclark2582 Жыл бұрын

Got a question how straight is it now 4 yrs later ?

@WoodByWrightHowTo Жыл бұрын

I sold it last year and it was as true as the day it was made.

@deejaycalanoc 2 жыл бұрын

What type of wood did you use for the stick? Is it all oak?

@WoodByWrightHowTo 2 жыл бұрын

All one piece of oak.

@hughatkins 4 жыл бұрын

Great video and inspiring! Does this take some specific type of wood cut, like tree center?

@WoodByWrightHowTo 4 жыл бұрын

Not really. As long as the grain is straight you can generally cut it from any portion of the trunk. I would stay away from the very center of the tree as the pith at the center tends to be weaker.

@michaelparanormal 4 жыл бұрын

i could make one from a broom handle !

@janbernad4729 2 жыл бұрын

This is not a cue, this is a freaking pike

@ryanhoey4513 3 жыл бұрын

People always say that oak is no good for making a snooker cue, can anyone tell me the reason why as I was thinking of making one out of oak

@WoodByWrightHowTo 3 жыл бұрын

it is a personal preference. with oak you have to make sure the grain runs the whole way through or it can splinter easer then diffuse porous woods. but in the end it is just a projectionist trying to force their idea of perfection on others.

@marwellimbaga1272 4 жыл бұрын

can I have one please , the one with the octagonal handle pool cue stick ... i'm from the Philippines

@WoodByWrightHowTo 4 жыл бұрын

Sorry I do not sell what I make.

@bernardmiguele.serentas1997 3 жыл бұрын

I think you were doing it the stuffs of your dad.

@jonyG1991 4 жыл бұрын

Why was there no ferrule fitted also the shaft didn't seem rigid it was very bendy

@WoodByWrightHowTo 4 жыл бұрын

It is a bit more flexible then most but still feels good. A farrel is nice but not nesisary.

@edibenkatno8068 4 жыл бұрын

Geeat cue

@issamzekhnini5409 4 жыл бұрын

cool vid man but have u ever seen an actual pool cue with an actual tip

@WoodByWrightHowTo 4 жыл бұрын

Lol. Yup I play with this one at least once a week

@FiTFRecords 2 жыл бұрын

I would like to pay to have an octagonal handle made

@benny6022 4 жыл бұрын

Can you make a badminton racket out of wood ? Please.... BTW, handmade pool cue was much better...

@WoodByWrightHowTo 4 жыл бұрын

That would be fun to make.

@samsuga1081 3 жыл бұрын

😅😓 manual is the best😁

@jwydubak9673 5 жыл бұрын

Ripping the oak for the jig looks like no effort at all. I was ripping a 4-3/4" by 9" board from a plum log and it took about an hour to saw (with a universal hard point saw) about 3/4 of the area and then I took an axe and split it. Did I do something wrong or is plum such hard wood? (I admit my work holding was probably less than optimal but I don't expect any vice to hold a log anyway.)

@WoodByWrightHowTo 5 жыл бұрын

Ya that is just a bad saw for that kind of work. it is great for crosscutting soft woods but incredibly slow at ripping. and hardened teeth can not be sharpened once they dull.

@jwydubak9673 5 жыл бұрын

@@WoodByWrightHowTo Luckily this one is new and quite sharp and it cross cuts like charm. Even cross cutting the plum was a lot faster. Apparently I need to find myself a rip saw, which seems to be quite a challenge in my whereabouts.

@coal1987 4 жыл бұрын

0:39 ahhhhhhhh!

@dj90-d8q 4 жыл бұрын

Why didn't you separate in the middle ?

@WoodByWrightHowTo 4 жыл бұрын

That is a surprising amount of work to cut it apart and then make a connecting joint that is solid and still straight. However for transportation it's almost always necessary. I usually just put it in my minivan though.

@dj90-d8q 4 жыл бұрын

@@WoodByWrightHowTo yeah, your cue reminded me of the cue I used to hold when I was playing pool for the first time, it's a much classical type this style