Dr No
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The news I've been waiting for . . .
. . . came Thursday.
"Your cue is ready, Art."
Immediately dropped plans to hang out with Maggie and the gang in Seal Beach so that I could pick up the latest addition to my growing collection of Denali cues. This one has a forearm of solid Brazilian kingwood.
What makes this cue special on a purely personal level is the wood used for the handle (also known as the 'wrap').
That's from a Moorpark apricot log, culled at the family orchards. In years past, I've had fruit from this tree; now, I'm playing pool with it. How cool is that?
Those spots and divots were formed by worms and termites. After sawing the stump into square dowels, the critters were eliminated after a few hours of baking in an oven (!). The dowels were then allowed to cure for a year, and the holes sealed with epoxy. Wood patina, I call it. The shaft is purpleheart, fitted with a very soft tip.
The butt is also Brazilian kingwood . . .
. . . while the trim rings, joints, and butt cap are made of buffalo horn, a first in my collection. I like the look of this cue . . .
. . . and even more, how it plays.
This message has been edited by Dr No on 2015-04-12 15:47:13
The news I've been waiting for . . .
. . . came Thursday. "Your cue is ready, Art." Immediately dropped plans to hang out with Maggie and the gang in Seal Beach so that I could pick up the latest addition to my growing collection of Denali cues. This one has a forearm of solid Brazilian king...
Congrats Art.
That is some dodgy surveillance footage you got there was is just before the bar fight. LOL HAGWE Bill
That surveillance camera actually saved . . .
. . . another guy's cue recently. The owner walked away from the pool room for a few minutes, only to find his cue missing when he returned. The bartender said in a loud voice so that everyone could hear, "Don't worry, Chris - the security camera will cat...
You would've enjoyed . . .
. . . the apricots from that tree, Nico. It's a rare variety here . . . [image credit: Google search] . . . and supposedly originated in Moor Park, England. The funny thing is, Uncle Jake's orchards are located in Moorpark, California. :-) ...
Did you . . .
. . . see the video? Last shot of the night, a four-rail kick on the 8 to end the game. Also made five single rail banks across the length of the table, a few three-rail banks and kicks, and one two-rail bank. Generally speaking, two-rail shots are the to...
I just saw the vid...
Nice shot, we'll have to shoot a few rounds but it seems you are getting too good for me. I need to practice on my table! -MW
Warmest congrats, Art!
What a wonderful custom item you created. I am sure it is very special. I appreciated the updates along the way, too. Very nice to see it complete.
Thanks, Michael . . .
. . . and here's hoping you get a chance to shoot with it in the not-too-distant future. Warm regards, Art
Having oportunity to play with a cue..
made of same wood that used to give you fruits is not only cool but meaningful Bob is doing great job as usually What I think is that we need one post of all your cues ;) Yours D
I'm waiting for Jim to provide a few more videos . . .
. . . of difficult shots, D. One in particular: a single-rail bank of about 30ยบ where the first leg was almost parallel to the left long rail of the table. That one cleared several balls on its way to the opposite corner pocket. Practice, practice, and pr...
congrats on the new cue
Cool to have a cue with moorpark apricot log. You're building up quite a nice collection of cue's :) Regards, ED-209
Just ordered two more! . . .
. . . ironwood and persimmon, and black palm and apricot. ETA: 2016. :-)
This one is close to my heart, Jerry. I remember standing . . .
. . . next to the tree and tasting apricots right off the branch. Best, Art
Big congrats....
I hope you will lend me one of your cues when we play a game in LA....then I can't blame the equipment when you kick my ar*e...!!! Ha ha Yours my friend, Andy.
After half a dozen . . .
. . . chihuahuas . . . [freshly squeezed grapefruit and Hornitos blanco ] . . . it's doubtful either of us will have an edge ;-) . . . ...
