Black Magic: Hand Crafting the Most Vicious Pool Cue Ever

Today on Studiotronics, we're making a pool cue from scratch. Jack's full splice cue is 62 inches of African Blackwood, Abalone, and carbon fiber.
This is, to date, the most challenging build I've attempted. Thanks to Jack for letting me take on his vision.
Daisy's carbon fiber: www.carbonfibercue.com/
More carbon fiber shaft x-rays: imgur.com/a/b0GmYMC
#pool #billiards #woodworking

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  • @2121toso
    @2121toso7 күн бұрын

    The patience required is amazing.

  • @mattevans1643
    @mattevans16432 ай бұрын

    Everytime i see this thumbnail my heart flutters. I'm not a fan of fancy cues, but this thing is so beautiful.

  • @mattst4444
    @mattst44443 ай бұрын

    This is by far the most beautiful cue I’ve ever seen. Great taste in my opinion. Incredible!!

  • @johnfarley6463
    @johnfarley646317 күн бұрын

    Very impressive. The skill and attention to detail are really something to be proud of!

  • @joenguyen4092
    @joenguyen40926 күн бұрын

    His patience and accuracy can plan for Mars landing, I believe 😊. Such a beautiful piece of art.

  • @loriw2661
    @loriw26613 ай бұрын

    Holy crap! What a gorgeous cue! I can see Reyes, Strickland, Duell, Bustamonte’, J. Shaw and other Pro’s clambering for it. It’s beautiful!!

  • @toretull
    @toretull4 ай бұрын

    You Sir are a F... Samurai. A true master of your craft. Cue looks amazing and the video editing and sprinkle of humor is a work of art too.

  • @user-ll3vm4iv8i
    @user-ll3vm4iv8i2 ай бұрын

    Wow, art, science and technology , you are very gifted. it's a beautiful piece of art!

  • @MrJuddTV
    @MrJuddTV3 ай бұрын

    Probably my favorite cue I’ve ever seen but the amount of effort and time you put into it I already know I wouldn’t be able to afford one 😅 beautiful work

  • @Outland9000
    @Outland90002 ай бұрын

    Love the Blade Runner reference.

  • @Jesselovespinball
    @Jesselovespinball4 ай бұрын

    Was super excited to see a new video from you . I realize the amount of time that goes into your work . I appreciate the fact that you take the time to film it for us to enjoy. What a beautiful cue .

  • @BillyMerryman
    @BillyMerryman4 ай бұрын

    Absolutely LOVE your craftsmanship!!!

  • @chrisalvey5993
    @chrisalvey59934 ай бұрын

    Love watching your projects. Thanks for sharing.

  • @davidreid8835
    @davidreid88354 ай бұрын

    Loved this video, I was sad when it ended because it was so educational and enjoyable to watch. Your technical knowledge and manufacturing skill is way beyond mine but that only adds to my appreciation. Your shop looks amazing, I can’t get over how much equipment you have and I like how you strive to always learn and improve. Spectacular cue. Thanks.

  • @Strokey12
    @Strokey124 ай бұрын

    Awesome combination! Great looking cue and awesome craftsmanship!

  • @Cuenique211
    @Cuenique2114 ай бұрын

    Thank you so much for sharing the process of another masterpiece, simply gorgious!

  • @PaoloRS1
    @PaoloRS14 ай бұрын

    Amazing craftsmanship. Excellent results as ever. So enjoyable to watch. Thanks for putting the videos out.

  • @kylejohnson7626
    @kylejohnson76264 ай бұрын

    My most favorite one so far, probably the most beautiful cue I've ever seen! Georgous 😍

  • @renuelnovero834
    @renuelnovero8344 ай бұрын

    Amazing work!!! The all black look makes the abalone stand out. I absolutely LOVE it. Keep us the good work❤❤❤

  • @jasonjohnson7411
    @jasonjohnson74114 ай бұрын

    Oh man!! Nailed it! 🤟🏻🎱 I’m a Captain on the Upper Mississippi River. We’re currently pushing some barges up North between Illinois and Missouri in a snow storm in the dark. 💨 ❄️ I have a steersman so I mostly just “correct” him from the couch. 😜 When I seen this new video pop up I had to watch it. Thanks for another trip through the shop to get me off this boat for 21 minutes of awesomeness. ❤️🤍💙🇺🇸❤ I wanna see the kayak video now. 🤷🏼‍♂️

  • @hectorquintero2712
    @hectorquintero27124 ай бұрын

    Wow,.. it is for sure one of a kind,.. it would be so nice to play with a cue like that ,... thanks so much for sharing it's amazing

  • @velvetbaize805
    @velvetbaize8054 ай бұрын

    absolutely gorgeous! and love the process

  • @tomfox8923
    @tomfox89238 күн бұрын

    Absolutely stunning bit of kit mate! Looks perfect!

  • @brianj7639
    @brianj76393 ай бұрын

    Amazing how much detail goes into such a fine art piece. Very nice cue

  • @michaelshaw4114
    @michaelshaw41144 ай бұрын

    That abalone and blackwood came out spectacular!

  • @ironhat2
    @ironhat24 ай бұрын

    extraordinary shop, amazing skills and a one of a kind cue. playing this cue would be a spiritual experience. thanks for sharing your moments kind sir.

  • @Dropfiddy
    @Dropfiddy4 ай бұрын

    Beautiful cue, a piece of functional art. Well done and congrats to Jack, I hope he wins some games with it 😁👍

  • @JuBeCue
    @JuBeCue4 ай бұрын

    Your video makes me satisfied by just watching , and Im very looking forward for the best yet to come.

  • @zacharydaniels5236
    @zacharydaniels52364 ай бұрын

    Mad skill man. Impressed every time I watch you make a cue.

  • @balanmihaigeorge
    @balanmihaigeorge3 ай бұрын

    The master at work! You are not only a cue maker, you are THE cue maker!

  • @_.Mike.__
    @_.Mike.__4 ай бұрын

    Mind blowing! Great job! 👏

  • @jeffsmith1740
    @jeffsmith17404 ай бұрын

    Great work! Love the videos. Thanks.

  • @autismsdad1752
    @autismsdad175215 күн бұрын

    You are an artist my friend. Beautiful!!!

  • @cheemomugdoo799
    @cheemomugdoo7994 ай бұрын

    This is better than most things on television. I would love to see bamboo incorporated into a cue.

  • @user-qt7dy6wy4f

    @user-qt7dy6wy4f

    4 ай бұрын

    it is nice to see too.. but its not a durable material for a long term use

  • @cheemomugdoo799

    @cheemomugdoo799

    4 ай бұрын

    @@user-qt7dy6wy4f really? I have some fly rods that would prove otherwise. I think you have to impregnate the bamboo with resin.

  • @SergioPena20

    @SergioPena20

    4 ай бұрын

    ⁠​⁠@@cheemomugdoo799without trying to be rude or anything…there’s a difference in stress levels. Fly rods bend back and forth, cues get slammed on end into a 6-ounce phenolic ball. Bamboo inlays would probably work, but as far as an entire butt or shaft made of bamboo, I don’t know.

  • @cheemomugdoo799

    @cheemomugdoo799

    4 ай бұрын

    @@SergioPena20 no offense taken, and I agree with you. My idea was just a bamboo inlay of sorts, not a complete section of bamboo.

  • @SergioPena20

    @SergioPena20

    4 ай бұрын

    @@cheemomugdoo799 I think it would work, but like any other design, everything depends on the size of it and how good you can glue it together.

  • @Akajspoon
    @Akajspoon4 ай бұрын

    Missed your art work brother! But this, this is insane! Keep up the good work. Beautiful cue 😍

  • @LE-6920
    @LE-69204 ай бұрын

    It's gorgeous in its simplicity... Masterpiece... It may only dreamin' about it... No words...

  • @michaelkelderis8455
    @michaelkelderis84554 ай бұрын

    Stunning workmanship 👍

  • @t-dogg-kilrroy5943
    @t-dogg-kilrroy59434 ай бұрын

    Outstanding, tons of patience. ❤

  • @MrJenten10
    @MrJenten102 ай бұрын

    Waaaayyyyy beyond perfect craftmanship,, what a gift

  • @TheTillinger123
    @TheTillinger1234 ай бұрын

    marvelous work! Great that you tried to do your own Abalone veneers!

  • @poolplayer2007
    @poolplayer20074 ай бұрын

    That cue is so beautiful. I want one!!!

  • @haydenwalton2766
    @haydenwalton27664 ай бұрын

    brilliant video, prob your best yet. the world's a little bit better of a place with another full spliced cue in it and great info on the carbon fibre shaft. Ive been thinking about them lately.

  • @tjsr.5544
    @tjsr.55444 ай бұрын

    Great job, Eddie!

  • @sergio.guerrero_
    @sergio.guerrero_4 ай бұрын

    Thank you for sharing your work, what a beautiful science.

  • @jerryrathman5717
    @jerryrathman57174 ай бұрын

    Absolutely beautiful!

  • @RegalHankHill
    @RegalHankHillАй бұрын

    Love the vid and awesome work! Keep up the greatnesses!!!!!

  • @olivernono7674
    @olivernono76742 ай бұрын

    You are amazing! For sure that cue is perfect❤️

  • @srchastain859
    @srchastain8594 ай бұрын

    Nice work...as usual !

  • @futurecrusader1887
    @futurecrusader18874 ай бұрын

    Awesome job,cue is very nice. thanks for the education also..

  • @robertaustinhamilton5487
    @robertaustinhamilton54873 ай бұрын

    That was indeed a superb challenge compliments to the artist

  • @LewdandCrude
    @LewdandCrude3 ай бұрын

    Absolutely amazing!

  • @mhf1979
    @mhf19794 ай бұрын

    Always loved your sharing of progress bro thank you for this beautiful builds and Happy New Year to you and your family 🍻🍻🍻

  • @Macarone328
    @Macarone3283 ай бұрын

    *_Wow, that's a mighty fine cue!_*

  • @Rubster760
    @Rubster7604 ай бұрын

    Stunning craftsmanship 😍👍.

  • @mehmetakifsirin9915
    @mehmetakifsirin99152 ай бұрын

    Congratulations. You're doing a great job. I would also like to see your 3 cushion cues

  • @SuperBigwill85
    @SuperBigwill854 ай бұрын

    I’m so amped up that you are making me and the wife cues. Simply stoked about it

  • @cristianmunteanu8765
    @cristianmunteanu87654 ай бұрын

    Gorgeous!❤

  • @marcusburmingham7967
    @marcusburmingham7967Ай бұрын

    Beautiful work..

  • @johnallen9583
    @johnallen95834 ай бұрын

    Makes my day when you post a vid. Totally totally cool.

  • @rel4518
    @rel45184 ай бұрын

    I am jealous and wish i was making cues but These build videos are awsome and very soothing to watch.

  • @bartrainer3916
    @bartrainer39164 ай бұрын

    Impressive work!

  • @patrikwester7513
    @patrikwester75134 ай бұрын

    Amazing👍super nice cue!!!

  • @richardwellsii9530
    @richardwellsii95304 ай бұрын

    Awesome Cue!!

  • @HungNguyen-zo2ys
    @HungNguyen-zo2ys4 ай бұрын

    Hope you make more videos,i love it

  • @makeyourmovie123
    @makeyourmovie1233 ай бұрын

    craftsman. and rock star combined. beautiful. :)

  • @BarneyRubble9999
    @BarneyRubble99994 ай бұрын

    The cue with the V is a Viking.

  • @schwift217
    @schwift2174 ай бұрын

    Absolutely incredible

  • @gregbrechelt2295
    @gregbrechelt22953 ай бұрын

    You’ve got some nice toys in that workshop I’m so jealous

  • @imihj268
    @imihj2684 ай бұрын

    wow it's beautiful.. black is beautiful

  • @abdelghafoursbaai6105
    @abdelghafoursbaai61054 ай бұрын

    You are amazing you do something crazy well done keep going bro

  • @johndrake7498
    @johndrake74984 ай бұрын

    That cue is otherworldly.

  • @crotchcrickets3142
    @crotchcrickets31424 ай бұрын

    That cue is awesome.

  • @sickembrace9531
    @sickembrace95313 ай бұрын

    Beautiful wood

  • @apostyle
    @apostyle4 ай бұрын

    Really beautiful cue! Congratulations! Those abalone shells and black wood combo is just great. The shaft finish is more like a Revo you would say? I'm really wondering how much a cue like this would cost? 3 or 4k maybe?

  • @Isuc_at_poolgolf
    @Isuc_at_poolgolf4 ай бұрын

    You know it’s a good day when this guy posts

  • @dirkrademacher2419
    @dirkrademacher24194 ай бұрын

    What a beautiful cue that is , really nice one of the best looking Cues I‘ve Seen in my life. What will cost this Kind of Cues?

  • @kidc2004
    @kidc200427 күн бұрын

    This is the video I was looking for.. I'm sitting on a Larry Vigas that I'm very proud to own. I have a 3d thought for a window cue that I'd love to own too. Every starburst offers a different view and a new break.. If you are up for it.. I'd be honored

  • @makale3889
    @makale38894 ай бұрын

    MAGNIFICENT just MAGNIFICENT !!!!!

  • @jamesgoodpaster2381
    @jamesgoodpaster23813 ай бұрын

    Beautiful cue

  • @delaarocha
    @delaarocha4 ай бұрын

    black beauty,, i think i could never afford your cue, but always nice to see you made one 😀👍👍👍

  • @user-kk9rt9bd4q
    @user-kk9rt9bd4q4 ай бұрын

    i enjoy watching your cue making videos, for the CNC program you coded for the abalone shell inlay, did you do a dry run first or go direct?

  • @bryandnarcisse
    @bryandnarcisse4 ай бұрын

    This is amazing

  • @DmWatKi38
    @DmWatKi383 ай бұрын

    Gorgeous and stunning, how much would you charge to make another one either with the abalone or with dark purple?

  • @johnettebeaver1991
    @johnettebeaver19912 ай бұрын

    Talk about mad skills….WOW 🤯🤯🤯🤯

  • @kevinhoodless4206
    @kevinhoodless42062 ай бұрын

    Great vid displaying your skill! I can really appreciate the lack of verbal commentary too 👍🏼

  • @marcosalema5098
    @marcosalema50984 ай бұрын

    Awesome!!!

  • @joshuahouston3842
    @joshuahouston3842Ай бұрын

    Beautiful cue! Wonder if the African Blackwood has a more firm hit or sounds more solid.

  • @ProLevelAVG
    @ProLevelAVG3 ай бұрын

    What was the final weight of the cue and which tip did you choose? Thanks for the amazing video. Master craftsmanship.

  • @MrMountainJohn
    @MrMountainJohn29 күн бұрын

    Beautifully and skillfully done. Bravo! What did this cost to build?

  • @nyquil07na38
    @nyquil07na384 ай бұрын

    Nice man.

  • @smartagency7777
    @smartagency77772 ай бұрын

    amazing ❤❤❤❤❤

  • @norawithrow5999
    @norawithrow59993 ай бұрын

    Awesome. I'll take one.

  • @christophernadzeika7288
    @christophernadzeika72884 ай бұрын

    What would you compare the hit of the cue to? The three best cues I've shot with are a '96 Southwest, a late 90s Scruggs, and a Helmstteter wood joint carom cue. The best hit was the Helmstteter; the feel was the Southwest; the best control was the Scruggs. This is the best way I can explain it.

  • @michaelgallick4617
    @michaelgallick46172 ай бұрын

    Are absolute cues made by production, or are all the perfect ones always hand made? I've played thousands of games of pool, but I'm tied to oxygen 24/7 w/COPD, but I would be beside myself if I owned it! It would be handed down to my family! Just awestruck watching you work, and the patience you have, is a rare thing now a days! Looking forward to see more! "With ❤ and 🙏's. (Just for s and gs,"how much would you sell this cue for)?

  • @mervynmontague1811
    @mervynmontague1811Ай бұрын

    This is a Work of Art, no less

  • @friendsmakingmusic1751
    @friendsmakingmusic17514 ай бұрын

    You do incredible work! I have been building high end furniture for decades and your work is at the top of your field! I also have a challenging break cue for you to consider. I will E mail you Andrew

  • @JonMurray
    @JonMurray4 ай бұрын

    This. This is the one I’ve been waiting for. As black as my heart. As dark as my soul. Also, “will hurt, very badly, if hit with” hahahah!

  • @JonMurray

    @JonMurray

    4 ай бұрын

    Outstanding work as always man.

  • @sdickinson5234
    @sdickinson5234Ай бұрын

    I prefer a 60" or 62" cue over the standard 58". The problem is if you want to take it on a plane a 60" cue will barely fit corner to corner in a 28" suitcase, which is the maximum size allowed on many flights. I use a 60" cue. It seems like a standard size cue with an extension is more convenient but I haven't tried playing with an extension either in the center or a butt extension. Shane Van Boening used a butt extension all the time for a long time so it must be okay.

  • @mzzzzz2179
    @mzzzzz21793 ай бұрын

    Im a snooker player and can't stand pool cues, but this cue was something else and the work, skills and effort that went into making this is truly inspiring. Well done!

  • @sirfrostysnow6913
    @sirfrostysnow69134 ай бұрын

    That’s a cue for a villain, beautiful work