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The_Consultant
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From: Crook, Co. Durham
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Posted: 2007-07-26 20:42
Hi there, i am pretty new to pro 9 and was just wondering how popular custom cues were in the UK. I have been collecting for a few years now and have bought nearly all my cues direct from america (other than the Mottey i have just traded with Si D'Vali) as i didn't realise there were many other collectors in the UK. I was basically just interested to hear what customs people have out there. I have the following:  The Weston on the right has now gone  From left to right: PFD studios-spalted buckeye burl with 6 hollow ivory points, ivory ringwork and white lizard wrap. PFD studios Break/Jump cue- ebony with buckeye burl handle, ivory/silver ringwork, unilock joint above handle. PFD studios- buckeye burl (can you tell i love it.. lol) with veneered ebony points, veneered buckeye burl window boxes in the ebony butt with ivory/silver ringwork and white lizard wrap. Judd Fuller-based on his midnight fire design, ebony cue with 8 tulipwood points with orange osage border inlaid with silver and ivory alternating diamonds. Silver sparks above the short points. 8 points in butt rising from butt plate, tulipwood, silver and osage ringworkblack leather wrap. Perry Weston- Now no longer mine Also i have the Paul Mottey on the way from Si and the following PFD cue in construction:  Your comments are welcomed and i would love to see what you guys have. Graeme Admin Edit: Resized image. (Pictures maximum 500 pixels width please!)[ This message was edited by: BigDave on 2007-07-26 20:51 ]
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BigDave
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Posted: 2007-07-26 20:54
Good God what a beautiful collection... We need close up photos!
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TheWizard
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Posted: 2007-07-26 21:02
Hey there, how's it going buddy?  Welcome to Pro9  That is a sweet selection of cue sticks I'm not a collector, but it is something that I'm looking to do sometime within the next or so, as I have found many cues on AZB and some of the cue sticks on there, are total gems, especially the Searing Twins and Palmer's Ultra Supreme/3rd Catalogue - Model #20, and so, It would be very nice to start getting some cue sticks I gotta hand it to Si, he has got some incredible cue sticks in his collection, and is absoltuely brilliant to deal with, and also, I think that he has a very similar taste in cues, as I have PFD Studios have a very good styling of their cues, I remember checking out their website about a year ago, and I found myself wishing that I could get 1 of each cue lol, but I'm looking to go with my own custom designs, and as it's better to be original Willie
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The_Consultant
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Posted: 2007-07-26 21:10
As requested here are some close ups:    Admin Edit: Resized Photos to maximum 500pixels wide.[ This message was edited by: BigDave on 2007-07-28 09:42 ]
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TheWizard
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Posted: 2007-07-26 21:17
Cues #3 & #4 are the nicest cues, but they're all great cue sticks Willie
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The_Consultant
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Posted: 2007-07-26 21:28
Cheers, they were also the most expensive.
A also check out AZ regularly as i am always on the look out for new cues.
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TheWizard
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Posted: 2007-07-26 21:40
I'm not suprised, as buckeye burl, is not cheap to come by, but it does look great, especially if there are matching JP's to go with the cue stick Yeah, you pretty much get to see an incredible amount of cue sticks on there, both in the Cue Galery, and also in the For Sale section I've seen quite a few tasty Schon's and Tim Scruggs cues, as well as a few James Whites and Paul Mottey's Willie
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BigDave
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Posted: 2007-07-26 21:42
Can you do me a favour and resize the images to a maximum of 500 pixels wide please?
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The_Consultant
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Posted: 2007-07-26 21:57
Sorry big dave, i'm a cue expert not a computer expert... lol
I'll try to resize them although they do look better nice and big.
Willie, also check out cornerstonecustomcues.com as Bill always has some nice cues for sale.
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TheWizard
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Posted: 2007-07-26 22:00
Ahh, nice one, I'll check it out now and see what's the score in the ball park I can resize the images and post them up again Willie EDIT - Consultant, Check your PMs ----------------- If ya got 'em, smoke 'em [ This message was edited by: TheWizard on 2007-07-26 22:09 ]
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BigDave
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Posted: 2007-07-26 22:11
YARGH!, I guess I'll make an exception for this one thread, as they do look nice all big like that!
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thediamond
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Posted: 2007-07-26 22:33
Nice to see you have registered, Graeme. Welcome to Pro9.
Boys and girls......meet my replacement.
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TheWizard
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Posted: 2007-07-26 22:49
Hey Si, how's it goin buddy? I have a little question to pick your brains about, but I'll send you an e-mail Willie
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thediamond
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Posted: 2007-07-27 09:12
Replied pal.
Si
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The_Consultant
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Posted: 2007-07-28 16:43
Just got the Mottey from Si today. Another nice cue to add to the collection.
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TheWizard
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Posted: 2007-07-28 16:55
I'm not suprised, as Si has got some horrifically awesome cues , congrats on the new addition, have you any pics of the new arrival? Willie
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The_Consultant
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Posted: 2007-07-28 18:12
I'll try to get some taken and post them. Its just a fairly plain Szamboti style cue. 4 veneers ebony points into B.E.M.
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TheWizard
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Posted: 2007-07-29 01:03
Sounds good, BEM and Ebony looks pretty good, especially with veneers I'm looking forward to the pics Willie
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The_Consultant
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Posted: 2007-07-29 17:16
Here are the pics for the new Mottey: Enjoy   Simple but very classic. [ This message was edited by: The_Consultant on 2007-07-29 17:20 ]
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The_Mole
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Posted: 2007-07-29 18:29
You guys have some real nice gear, does the wife know  My Custom Wayne Cue CollectionI have a modest collection of cues. I have owned a few cues by many different makers but now I only really collect Wayne Custom Cues. I just got hold of one of his old playing cues and check out the tuxedo cue. ----------------- www.themole.me
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