Modern Cue Making: Over 400 Pages of Real-World Cue Building Knowledge

This book was created for cue makers who want access to practical, shop-tested cue-building information. With over 400 pages of advice, instruction, methods, and real cue-making experience, this book is built to help both newer and experienced cue makers better understand the craft from start to finish.

Inside, you will find detailed guidance covering cue construction, shaft work, joinery, materials, finishing, repair work, troubleshooting, shop workflow, customer expectations, and the many small details that make a major difference in the final cue. This is not a short overview or a collection of generic tips. It is a full-length cue-making reference built from years of hands-on experience in the shop.

Topics Include:

Cue design and planningWood selection and preparationForearms, handles, butts, and shaftsFull splice and Sneaky Pete constructionA-joints, pins, inserts, boring, coring, and alignmentShaft tapering, ferrules, tips, and repair workClear coats, sanding, polishing, and finishing methodsWraps, weight bolts, balance, and cue feelTroubleshooting buzzes, warpage, finish flaws, joint issues, and customer complaintsShop workflow, batching operations, scheduling, and consistencySafety, tooling, setup, and practical cue-making procedures

Whether you are building your first cue, improving your current process, or looking for a deeper reference to keep in the shop, this Hardback Copy edition was created to be useful, direct, and honest.

Cue making is a craft that takes patience, accuracy, and experience. Every cut, every measurement, every glue-up, every finish pass, and every repair teaches something. This book brings those lessons together in one place so cue makers can learn from proven methods, avoid common mistakes, and better understand the details that separate an average cue from a well-built one. 

A complete cue-making reference for the serious builder, repairman, or student of the craft.