Woodturning Bocote and Maple Pool Cue

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Woodturning Bocote and Maple Pool Cue | Carl Jacobson

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This was my first time making a pool cue. I got the kit from schmelkecue cues, they have all the pieces if you want to make your own. I used Bocote and Maple the total length of the pool cue is 59".
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Hi my name is Carl Jacobson,
I started woodworking with my grandfather as a young boy. I continued woodworking through high school, and started woodturning after seeing a turned project in a friends shop. My fondest memories are working with my grandfather in his wood shop. Being able to share our passion for woodworking, ties it all together. We do a lot of epoxy projects as well as woodturning.

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@woodengamer 5 жыл бұрын

I made (helped make) a cue once long ago, but they are normally made on machine lathes and not wood lathes. I did buy my first lathe to do cue repairs though as I could not afford or have space for a machine lathe to make them. Fun to see you make it on your lathe.

@CarlJacobson 5 жыл бұрын

Ya, I think a machine lathe would be easier and more accurate. It was a fun project, and I'll happy with how it turned out.

@user-wv5uf1kg8u 4 жыл бұрын

YA'LL DOING SUCH A GOOD JOB ON THE LATHE, THOUGHT YOU WERE A FULL TIME CUE MAKER. TIL THE END, WHEN YA'LL SPILLED THE BEANS! SHOULD DEFINITELY BUILD A FEW MORE, YOU MAY LOVE IT AND BECOME OR WANT TO BECOME A CUE MAKER!! YOU SELECTED BACOTE!! ONE OF THE BEST HITTING AND BEST LOOKING WOODS IN THE INDUSTRY!

@CarlJacobson 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Joseph! I think I will try another one this was a fun project.

@davehulett5612 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Carl. My brother in law just got a pool table and a cue stick will make the perfect gift. I was pleased to see that YOU made a video of how to do it. See you at SWAT!

@CarlJacobson 5 жыл бұрын

very cool, that will make a great gift. See you soon!

@2905sid 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Carl. The cue looks lovely. You've shown me that I don't need fancy inlays or points. Thank you!

@CarlJacobson 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Sid!

@BladeRunner-td8be 5 жыл бұрын

I am seriously considering trying to make a pool cue. This video was invaluable to me. Showed me all the basics. Even though I've never made a pool cue, I have been thinking about how to do it. During the video what I really, more than anything wanted to see is how to drill the holes in the shaft and the butt correctly so they line up perfectly. I instinctively knew/know this is very critical or the the cue won't be perfectly straight. I'm still in the dark about how to achieve it even though he mentioned something about drilling the holes while they were still attached or something. Anyway, first video I've seen on this and I'm glad I watched it. Learned a lot.

@CarlJacobson 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you John! At 5:55 in the video I used a lamp rod drill to line the hole up in the center. It was a little small so I drilled in that hole with a larger drill bit.

@ManCrafting 5 жыл бұрын

Such a simple item in theory until you think about making one. Great job. I’d have loved to seen a clip at the end of you going all Vincent Lauria with it.

@CarlJacobson 5 жыл бұрын

Ya, it seems like a easy project. This ain't your daddy's Balabuchka....lol Thank you buddy!

@TheMuzShop 5 жыл бұрын

Minnesota Fat would have been honored to use this cue. Awesome job Carl!! 👍👍

@CarlJacobson 5 жыл бұрын

Haha....Thank you buddy!

@alansimpson596 5 жыл бұрын

Lovely skew work Carl. Bocote is a very special wood in my book.

@CarlJacobson 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you Alan!

@summerswoodworking 5 жыл бұрын

Very nice! That’s on my bucket list!!!!

@ToolMetrix 5 жыл бұрын

GREAT job, Carl. Definitely a bucket list project for me. Cheers, Paul

@CarlJacobson 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you Paul!!

@iTz-L33T 3 жыл бұрын

Great job my man, almost 3 years late to the party Lol... funny thing I used to be a regular on this channel and I actually messaged you once about making a pool cue like 5 years ago and you were nice enough to reply to me, and after all these years I get this video recommended to me now by youtube haha, cheers man, love your work, keep it up :D

@CarlJacobson 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!! Sounds like I was late to the party! I finally got it done lol

@billrobinson8939 21 күн бұрын

That was very informative. Thank you. I know im late to the party, as usual. But i just got a lathe big enough to turn a cue. I bot somee dowels of various wood and sizes from Bell Forest Prod. And parts & pieces from chinese junk company, because thats what came up on a search. Ill try your recommendation so I'm sure i have the right parts. Thanks for a great instructive video. Ill watch it as many times as it takes to get the process down perfect.

@b4ssfunk3d Жыл бұрын

I love my Schmelke M020 Bocote cue. Has a "soft" hit and makes a great cue to shoot with. I may look into getting a break cue from Schmelke next. Top quality stuff from Wisconsin

@Jahoyd Жыл бұрын

ordered the same cue. still at customs in toronto. hopefully it'll be released soon so i can get my hands on it and try it out. cheers

@BensWorx 5 жыл бұрын

I like the contrasting colors, great job!

@CarlJacobson 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you Ben!

@derekoliver1548 5 жыл бұрын

I can totally see you hustling games of pool! Another great project!

@CarlJacobson 5 жыл бұрын

Hahaha...Thank you Derek!

@StudioJLT 5 жыл бұрын

I've never seen that lamp drill thing before. Super fun looking project!

@CarlJacobson 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you Josh! I've had the drill for quite a few years it's come in handy for a lot of project.

@spuds7677 3 жыл бұрын

Love the contrast and it's nice.I'm not sure it matters but on all of my pool cues, the butt has the screw not the shaft. I agree, I would have made the holes and got all of the hardware installed at the joint and turn it all together if you could. That way everything matched perfectly.

@CarlJacobson 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Ya I think so too with a larger lathe it would be easier.

@JakeThompson 5 жыл бұрын

Super cool project!! I love some pool!!! 👍👍👍😄

@CarlJacobson 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you buddy!

@yuyo57 4 жыл бұрын

I inserted thin metal rod inside handle to lessen vibration when hitting balls.

@khalidsahmane4806 5 жыл бұрын

You are the finest artist

@CarlJacobson 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much Khalid!

@Popor. 2 жыл бұрын

Great!!! This style what I'm looking for 💯💯💯

@CarlJacobson 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!!

@srslyusuck 5 жыл бұрын

not bad for your first go Carl. iv made a few in my day, the true test to how good you did is to put it together and roll it on a pool table if it does well there then you my friend are a cue maker.

@CarlJacobson 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you Tom! When I get a chance I'll run over to the bar :) and check it out.

@jorose95 5 жыл бұрын

That thing will have more curves than a barrel of rattle snakes lol and the pin is in backwards lol the insert is designed to go in the shaft not the butt and the pin is suppose to be set in the butt side. Butt all that aside. I can say not bad at all for doing it on a wood lathe

@sossinuca 2 жыл бұрын

Good job congratulation I speak here from Brazil

@CarlJacobson 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!!

@josephwinkler4863 5 жыл бұрын

Very nice I was thinking about trying one Mexican Royal Ebony Thanks for the tip on drilling when you roll that thing on the table you want it to be dead straight That’s for sure

@CarlJacobson 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you Joseph!

@MikeWaldt 5 жыл бұрын

Another great project Carl, very nicely done young Sir! Cheers Mike

@CarlJacobson 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you Grandpa....LOL

@KedaWoodDye 5 жыл бұрын

That is outstanding work 👏 I need to save up for a floor lathe sigh lol. Thank you for sharing 👍

@CarlJacobson 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@ZacHiggins 5 жыл бұрын

That's so awesome! How cool would it be to have your own handmade cue stick. Great job Carl!

@CarlJacobson 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you Zac!

@MusicFurler 5 жыл бұрын

Nice cue, I love bocote it is a lovely wood to turn but maple is my all time favourite. I will be entering the Christmas challenge this year it will be fun.

@CarlJacobson 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Very cool looking forward to your entry.

@batsinthehead1 5 жыл бұрын

I know I'm pretty late to the game but I'd like to let you know that's a beautiful cue. If I could I'd like to send along some tips if you plan on doing another cue, you want the pin to be in the butt of the cue and the threaded insert to be in the shaft. It makes for better energy transfer when you are playing. I'd also love to see you do a shaft with a pro tapper on it and a 11.75 mil tip. It makes a world of difference when you play at a mid end to pro.

@HeathKnuckles_Tasty_Timber 5 жыл бұрын

Sharp looking pool cue brother! 😍👊

@CarlJacobson 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you brother!

@rbollard1 5 жыл бұрын

Handsome looking cue. Enjoyed watching your 'hand support' tecnique. That looks sooo easy, I'm sure it isn't!

@CarlJacobson 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you Bob! It just takes a little bit of practice, keeping your hand behind or in front of the cut is probably the hardest part.

@rbollard1 5 жыл бұрын

@@CarlJacobson I will remember that. The scary part is, for me, pointing a very sharp skew at my left hand! I know I won't cut myself, but if you knew me.........lol

@samh.264 5 жыл бұрын

Nice work! Most pool players play with a 13mm shaft or smaller. The shaft looks a little fat, but that's awesome for the first time.

@MrKinghuman 4 жыл бұрын

ive read in forum that cue makers don't turn the wood so much and so fast as to not crate heat that could potentially cause warpage. but still, being able to make your own cue is awesome. the shaft needs a taper though. its way too thick

@JoePierceMaker 5 жыл бұрын

Great job Carl! I've never seen the thing where you can drill through the tail stock, that's pretty awesome!

@CarlJacobson 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you Joe! Ya it a handy tool.

@Reverandfatdave 5 жыл бұрын

Great piece again my friend, I bet you could put a thin rubber bushing in there to help compensate for slight skew on the center screw, but I don't know if that would affect the performance in the cue.

@CarlJacobson 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you Dave! The rubber bushing is a good idea, but I think it would affect how hard it strikes the ball.

@RADCOMJ1 5 жыл бұрын

i would love to turn my own cue....massive upload. Thanks Carl.

@CarlJacobson 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@geewizz3335 5 жыл бұрын

awesome job nice cue I love that wood

@CarlJacobson 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@conradp.woodturning972 5 жыл бұрын

Great project! Love the grain of the bocote. Now you need to make a pool table and pool balls! :)

@CarlJacobson 5 жыл бұрын

Hahaha...Thank you Conrad!

@BobGroverthednachristian 5 жыл бұрын

Real nice pool cue. I was a serious 8 ball player, in the 70s. Had my own cue, but not as nice as that one.

@CarlJacobson 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you Bob, this was my first one. I think it's a little off, but it was a fun project.

@gilgrace1915 5 жыл бұрын

Very interesting video Carl. At about 5:40 you said you have no way to drill the ends of the handle portion on the lathe. Did you consider mounting one end in a chuck and center the other end in your steady rest then drill using a Jacobs chuck in the tail stock. That is how I drill holes in long pieces, but perhaps the bed is not long enough to fit all of the needed equipment. It's hard to see on this video if there was enough room. This method might have helped the two halves line up better.

@CarlJacobson 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you Gil! I was a little short on bed length for this project.

@FredMcIntyre 5 жыл бұрын

Awesome work Carl! 👍👊

@CarlJacobson 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you Fred!

@jasonwilliams3967 3 жыл бұрын

Common practice is to install the threaded pin in the handle, rather than the shaft. This makes it cheaper to add a 2nd shaft and easier to match that 2nd shaft to the handle joint.

@CarlJacobson 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tip, this was my first one.

@CTHOROS 5 жыл бұрын

lovely work my friend. Nicely donei

@CarlJacobson 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@tomasarguinzoni9022 5 жыл бұрын

Beautiful job my friend 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻🍻

@CarlJacobson 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you Tomas!

@ericmo2738 3 жыл бұрын

Bro you got skills, I would not mind buying a cue from you. I live in South Africa 😜

@CarlJacobson 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much Eric!

@Kepler648 5 жыл бұрын

Very beautiful result Carl ! Let’s try it out now ! Will you show us your skills playing pool on the next vid ☺️

@CarlJacobson 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I'll see what I can do :)

@KostasAnnikasDeftereos 5 жыл бұрын

great work brother !!! i really like this Bocote wood is really amazing ! now i need a video of you to play pool !!! hahahahh

@CarlJacobson 5 жыл бұрын

Hahaha....Thank you brother!

@jpwoodwork 5 жыл бұрын

awesome carl

@CarlJacobson 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks buddy!

@xiaver617 5 жыл бұрын

very nice Carl, I would use it.

@CarlJacobson 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you Bill

@0351marinemike 4 жыл бұрын

Joint pin goes in the butt end, and should be drilled and tapped. You obviously know how to work the wood, but watch a few videos of custom cue making, then try again. Red Amboyna Burl would be an awesome choice for round 2. Good luck.

@Stellarffxi 2 жыл бұрын

That was neat how you did the joint pin... So you used a live center on the tail stock with a hole in it or something? I'm not familiar with anything like that...

@CarlJacobson 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Cory! Yes some of the live centers have removable pins for things like this. The tool I used is for drilling the power cord holes in lamps.

@dwardo6160 5 жыл бұрын

Good work thanks for sharing 😀

@kda6169 5 жыл бұрын

Good!

@CarlJacobson 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@Bramsshed1913 5 жыл бұрын

Nice project Carl and great looking cue! Cheers mate, Bram

@CarlJacobson 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you Bram! Take care, Carl

@Pazmany12 3 жыл бұрын

@@CarlJacobson you

@Riverside_Ranch 5 жыл бұрын

The two reasons I got a bigger lathe was to make pool cues and bowls. Then I had multiple cue makers tell me that wood lathes are not accurate enough to make pool cues and that a metal lathe is needed. So I never tried on my lathe. I might get back in my shop and give it a go and see what happens.

@CarlJacobson 5 жыл бұрын

I would give it a try, but I'm sure a metal or CNC lathe would be more accurate.

@bjones72751 5 жыл бұрын

It really depends on what your expectations are. Making something for fun, not for resell, or for yourself then give it a go. If you're aiming for a professional result and a very high quality cue, then you'll want a metal lathe. High end cues are accurate within the thousandths. Anything the slightest bit out of round or off center is a huge problem with a high end cue. You would also want a way to properly taper the butt, and have it standardized so all your cues are exactly the same. Same with the shaft, which is generally a compound taper (called pro-tapered). This one was in fact done incorrectly, as the pin should be in the butt, with the insert in the shaft. Cue makers will generally have either a CNC lathe for tapering, or have a taper bars which are basically templates for a router to follow in the tapering process. Also, with the exception of plain cues like this one, many cuemakers these days are coming their cues with a maple dowel so that no matter the materials they use, it will play the same as the next one they build as well as being less prone to warpage. Essentially, there is a ton of steps and a massive degree of work and accuracy needed to build a cue the professional way.

@mikezeke7041 5 жыл бұрын

Tha bocote looks amazing

@JLo7575 5 жыл бұрын

Hi carl, Nice project ! It's seems to be simple, but you showed us the reality. It's not. The finish is very Beautiful. 👍 So, Are dimensions standardized ? For which kind of game ? Black pool, american....? Have you test it yet ? Thanks for sharing, take care and have good game 😁

@adamquincey4371 5 жыл бұрын

Excellent... Cheers...

@CarlJacobson 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you Adam!

@davidholmes3776 3 жыл бұрын

This is awesome! I’ve only got a small lathe so I might have to see if there’s a 3-piece kit available.

@CarlJacobson 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you David!

@daemonember 5 жыл бұрын

I'd like to see you carve a fox and Robin to paint it silverish.

@CarlJacobson 5 жыл бұрын

Hahaha

@justiceblackwolf369 5 жыл бұрын

very cool 🤗

@ScottDavis69096 29 күн бұрын

the pin is in backwards

@vagnermilan120 5 жыл бұрын

Muito bom, ótimo trabalho

@CarlJacobson 5 жыл бұрын

Muito obrigado Vagner!

@brandonanthony7331 5 жыл бұрын

Super cool I wish I could build like that.. I play pool 5-6 days a weeks and used a lot of cues isn't that shift like 2 maybe 3 times wider than normal ?

@CarlJacobson 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you Brandon! This was my first one I think it's a little big too.

@aaronbrown7218 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah normally there is more of a taper on the last 10-13 inches of the shaft. Still great work though. I think the stud is normally in the but end as well. At least on my cues it is. Honestly the cue is secondary to the skill of the shooter. I would shoot that stick all day long!

@erickneasbitt9494 5 жыл бұрын

Not to be off subject but a friend of mine has been looking up videos off duck calls and was showing me one he found and I was looking and realized it was you 8 years ago was a cool video how your shop has changed since then

@CarlJacobson 5 жыл бұрын

:) Thank you! That's awesome!!

@erickneasbitt9494 5 жыл бұрын

Carl Jacobson yeah I love watching your videos very talented a lot of good information one of these days I’m going to get a American Beauty lathe

@Elijah-110 5 жыл бұрын

Nice

@wramarante 4 жыл бұрын

I've seen a ton of videos about working on woods with lots of finishing but it was the first time I saw a finishing with CA glue. Is it common In pool cue only? Tnks and nice job.

@CarlJacobson 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! CA is used a lot as a finish, on turned pieces like pens and utensil handles.

@finkelmana 5 жыл бұрын

You dont glue in the bumper. They need to be removable, in case they are damaged.

@CarlJacobson 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tip!

@lfhbrickman 5 жыл бұрын

Bumper is rubber. Pops right out. Been there.

@robertoaguiarlins5702 4 жыл бұрын

How could I do to acquire such a club? If you can send the answer in Portuguese I would appreciate it.

@etherealvagabonddesigns 5 жыл бұрын

I have questions. I don't dont where I should ask them. I think I should wait til you make another video.

@CarlJacobson 5 жыл бұрын

Did you have a question about this video?

@etherealvagabonddesigns 5 жыл бұрын

@@CarlJacobson very cool you responded. Thank you. I was wondering even though we live in different places, I'm sure the machinery is pricey but I would love to do this and make things often. How would you suggest getting started? Basics I would need or have you even heard of someone letting people rent the machines needed? I have to start somewhere and thought you might have some advice. Thank you for responding. You make beautiful pieces.

@etherealvagabonddesigns 5 жыл бұрын

It might sound like dumb questions but I wanted to talk to someone who has experience.

@lturnbullify 5 жыл бұрын

Man awesome job!! I love how you don't have all the tools but you make due with what you have, like when you didn't have the mandrel attachment so you used the drill and long drill bit through the tail stock, that reminds me of myself as i also don't have all the tools but i make the best of what i do have. I just started making a two piece pool cue tonight and made the narrow half out of hard maple and finished sanding it with 400 grit, then took my white diamond polishing compound and applied it to the spinning piece then buffed it with a old sock until it shone and heated up and it gives it a mirror finish and there's also some figuring in the wood so it should be real nice when its done. I have this problem though with turning anything long where the center vibrates and comes out almost oval rather than round, any thoughts on what might be causing that? I still have to get the accessories for the tips buts its such an awesome process to make these things and the skies the limit with the amount of detail that can be put into it. I love your videos keep up the amazing work my friend and God bless . Cheers Levi from Canada

@CarlJacobson 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much Levi!! This was my first one I'm happy with how it turned out. The vibration your getting when turning long spindles is common. You can use your hand under the tool rest to support the piece, or use a steady rest.

@ocazey 4 жыл бұрын

What type of steady rest is that you have

@CarlJacobson 4 жыл бұрын

Paul Crabtree made it, I'm not sure if he's still making tools though.

@timberdish 5 жыл бұрын

Oooh nice! I'd have loved to turn my own pool cue back in the day - I used to a member of a pub pool team and we did pretty well in the local league (We won it one year!). Not so hot these day though, lol, well out of practice.

@CarlJacobson 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you buddy! That's cool you'll have to practice up for Maker's Central :)

@timberdish 5 жыл бұрын

Ha ha! It's been that long I suspect I'll need a lot more time before I can hit the balls and not rip the cloth lol :D

@jdhannan 5 жыл бұрын

Seeing how the website doesn't tell us what is needed, could you tell us what you used to make this? There's so many different weirdly named parts on that site

@CarlJacobson 5 жыл бұрын

Hi James, I would give them a call. Neil called and ordered all the parts, they helped him get the kit together.

@jdhannan 5 жыл бұрын

@@CarlJacobson rather than telling us, you'd rather every one of us call them? Seems a bit odd...

@scsherman75 5 жыл бұрын

Mr. Jacobson, Why do you stop at 400 grit? Why don't you go up to 12k or something?

@CarlJacobson 5 жыл бұрын

Hi Shawn, I really don't think you need to sand up that hi for a CA finish.

@scsherman75 5 жыл бұрын

@@CarlJacobson Thanks. I was just curious. When I would make pens I would use the ultra fine pads to bring them up to mirror and then add a protective coat. But I understand why you wouldn't need to do that with a CA finish. I must not have watched the entire finishing of this item.

@ianforbes1764 5 жыл бұрын

Give em a call for some “cue tips” haha

@CarlJacobson 5 жыл бұрын

Hahaha

@SwillKill100 4 жыл бұрын

Carl, love your channel, where did you find that Lamp drill at that length?

@CarlJacobson 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Eric! I bought it years ago, it's Crown tool.

@user-hi1ej9cb4s Жыл бұрын

خیلی عالی بود

@CarlJacobson Жыл бұрын

متشکرم!

@acwoodworks4987 5 жыл бұрын

I’m a pool player. Will this be going on ur Etsy store I would love to own it not to mention ur the reason I started turning so that’s another reason I want it

@CarlJacobson 5 жыл бұрын

Sorry this one is spoken for! Neil bought the kit I just turned it. That's very cool, are you enjoying turning?

@acwoodworks4987 5 жыл бұрын

Carl Jacobson Very much so. Thank u.

@user-wv5uf1kg8u 4 жыл бұрын

@@CarlJacobson YOU DID A GREAT JOB CARL! WHY IN THE WORLD WOULDN'T YOU BUILD MORE OR TAKE AN ORDER FROM THIS GENTLEMAN. I WOULD PURCHASE A ONE PIECE BUTT SECTION FROM YA'LL. JUST ONE PIECE FROM THE JOINT TO THE BUTT CAP, SELECTING A BEAUTIFUL PIECE OF ROSEWOOD(S)

@reyaguilar9192 4 жыл бұрын

Very nice cue really Love your cue can you give me some of your stuck???? PLs................? NO money to Purchase......

@ericschons9889 4 жыл бұрын

Do you sell these to the public

@CarlJacobson 4 жыл бұрын

No i just made this one for a friend.

@dipeshdhakal238 5 жыл бұрын

Where can i buy fordite sir please RESPOND

@glenmckelvey5952 5 жыл бұрын

Cool project Carl . Are you guys still on twitch .

@CarlJacobson 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you buddy! We've been on a break, but maybe back soon.

@GibClark 5 жыл бұрын

😊👍👍👍👍

@canaldoportugues10 3 жыл бұрын

💯💯💯💯💯💯💯👌👍🤝

@CarlJacobson 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!!

@losoj30 4 жыл бұрын

Would like to see it roll on a flat surface. The video didn't make it look straight.

@VeritasForYou 5 жыл бұрын

well you definitely have good skills but to be honest that cue is just for figuring out good points for the future production, it is bad and let me explain why: 1. Proper butt construction is two piece, if you make just one it is crisp and does not have good amortization and power transition from the top to the end; 2. Male joint part shout be on the butt and not on the shaft, thus you make you cue more interchangeable with other shafts; 3. You haven't installed removable weight bolts; 4. This shaft is unplayable (seems you are not familiar with a pool game), it has a terrible taper and is more similar to Baseball bat than a pool shaft. It should have a friendly taper for the fingers, try out Meucci Black Dot taper

@theaccount925 5 жыл бұрын

Have some fun for christ sake

@joeygonzo 4 жыл бұрын

11:46, it's warped already .

@mikemike4444 3 жыл бұрын

You should have at least acclimatized or dried the wood before turning, then turn it little by little couple of weeks apart, you could see there is still wiggle at 12:30.

@carterlee8761 5 жыл бұрын

First

@jevanoff83 5 жыл бұрын

Looks great but man, I don't want to sit there for 5 minutes to put my cue together, lol.

@solidliqs 5 жыл бұрын

Sorry, but as a pool player (for over 20 years), I couldn’t help but notice many mistakes in the way you made the cue.

@CarlJacobson 5 жыл бұрын

I'm sure there're a few this was my first one.

@lfhbrickman 5 жыл бұрын

What makes a 20 year player an expert on building cues? I've played for over 30 years and your work looks great.

@solidliqs 5 жыл бұрын

larry haley Then I’m surprised you didn’t notice the following things immediately: 1. The joint pin is in the shaft, when it’s supposed to be in the butt. As you should know, this means you won’t be able to use any of the performance shafts with it, such as the ones from Predator and OB. 2. There’s no weight bolt for adjusting the weight. 3. The bumper is glued in. This makes it very difficult to remove for replacement or for accessing the non existent weight bolt which is usually accessed through here. 4. No effort was made to properly balance the cue. 5. Never did he show him checking the weight of the cue, nor did he mention weight. Any pool player knows how important the weight of the cue is, which is why manufacturers give you options in 1/2 oz increments. 6. The ferrule wasn’t put on correctly. I’ve watched a friend of mine, who’s a professional cue maker, do much of the work in making cues, but even if I hadn’t, I still would have known these issues. Of course, there’s a difference between a completely casual player and a serious player. I would guess you must be on the casual side since you didn’t notice these issues immediately. There are several more issues, but these were the glaring ones.

@lfhbrickman 5 жыл бұрын

@@solidliqs Who said I didnt notice? I just choose not to bash someone who took a lot of time to make a nice personal cue, not a Predator or Lucasi. I have interst in making a cue and while I shoot with a Lucasi, something I could say I made would bring me more pleasure. I hope this guy doesnt get discourged from negativity and continues to build more and improve.

@solidliqs 5 жыл бұрын

larry haley Who said I was bashing him? I began with, “sorry, but...” because I was trying to inform him nicely. A person cannot fix mistakes he didn’t know he made. Giving someone a participation trophy does them no real good. Giving someone constructive criticism gives them guidance on what to improve. Why do you bother to play pool if you believe in participation trophies? When you shoot pool, do you want to get better, or do you want someone to just give you a pat on the back and say, “Yay, you showed up! That means you’re great!”?