Dr No[Moderator Omega - Wristscan]
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It's been a while since last sharing a cue project, of which . . .
Oct 08, 2019,15:19 PM
. . . there are three under construction. Last week, Bob sent pics of the one closest to completion, a cored snakewood forearm and butt with persimmon handle . . .
. . . trimmed in white. Snakewood, as some may be aware, is notably unstable and consequently difficult to work with. The prep time for this cue was considerably longer than other cues Bob's made so far. I might not play with it regularly, as snakewood is known to shatter under conditions most other wood types could easily withstand. But it may well be the most beautiful in my collection.
Art
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It's been a while since last sharing a cue project, of which . . .
By: Dr No : October 8th, 2019-15:19
. . . there are three under construction. Last week, Bob sent pics of the one closest to completion, a cored snakewood forearm and butt with persimmon handle . . . . . . trimmed in white. Snakewood, as some may be aware, is notably unstable and consequent...
Beautiful, Art!
By: Tony C. : October 9th, 2019-15:55
Thanks for sharing the photos. We'll have to play sometime, but not for money! All the best, Tony
Well, I lost both my 8-ball games in Wednesday's tournament . . .
By: Dr No : October 11th, 2019-11:30
. . . and the second loss was a stunner. Bruce had five balls left on the table after I pocketed my last solid, but snookered myself on the 8. Made a kick-shot attempt into a side pocket which was frighteningly close to dropping in, missing by an inch. Br...
Nah...
By: Tony C. : October 12th, 2019-12:52
you're just hustling Bruce!
It may be . . .
By: Dr No : October 12th, 2019-15:05
. . . the other way around. Bruce is a damn fine shooter. Practices caroms, so he's a natural at 3-ball. Not much for banking or kicking, but a deft touch for cut shots. ...