pool cue

[reddog]

what sort of wood would be good for turning pool cues not full length cues but break downs and should it be kiln dryed
just thinking about something difrent

[Waldo]

G'day Reddog,

A search on Purpleheart's ques will give you all the info you need. :2tsup:

[Mobil Man]

Stress Relieved Maple. Try "cuecomponents.com/cueboco1.html" I know a local man that makes some beautiful cues & said he has to use a special wood. Also he quit using a woodlathe, he uses a metal lathe. They are a 3 piece set. Have fun.

[reddog]

thank you

[Purpleheart]

Stress Relieved Maple. Try cuecomponents.com

I would advise you not to do business with that company. Caveat Emptor.

Pool cues often have a maple shaft, snooker cues ash, but other woods have been used over the years. Eg Rosewood, purpleheart.

Make the butt out of just about whatever takes your fancy.

I tend to let the wood age several years during the turning process.

Plenty of into out there if you want to google a bit........:)

PH.

PS - Purists don't like the feel given by kiln dried wood.