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I agree. Sketch-up is a free program. Just takes some patients and a steady hand on the mouse to make whatever you can imagine. Check out the galleries and YouTube for plenty of ideas, all free!

Check this out. and also search for 'Billiard Cues' as well as 'Pool Cues'.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=orI6fddUGF4

Also, from http://ezinearticles.com/?Billiards---Cue-Construction&id=118937:

"There are many variations in the cues that are made. They are dictated by the game itself. For ...

That sounds like a fun project. Between the standard drive spur and dead center, the max spindle length on the Shopsmith is 34". If you use a chuck and/or live center, the max spindle length will be reduced further. Obviously too short to build a cue in one piece, but IIRC many cues are made in ...

Hi Guys,
I am almost finished with a project (will post pics when done) and I am looking for the next one. I want to turn a pool cue. I used to be an avid pool player but that's another story.
Questions: 1.Is there enough space on the lathe for this? 2.What type of wood? 3.Has anyone here done this ...

Please explain. I have the manuals but would like to know how, why, where from experience. Can't wait to get in the shop.

I am a real chef but amateur woodworker. I have been looking for a used shopsmith for a while on craigs list and ebay. Last month I found one on CL for $700! Thats right $700. It is a barely used model 510 50th anniversary edition with bandsaw, pro fence, extension tables AND DC300 dust collector ...