Chris Byrne Custom Cues

For those that were interested, the mill is all done. Got everything set up and working. Will be starting on machining parts for the inlay machine project this week.

Got one of the new digital readout scales installed today. Just 2 more to go.

Happy Mother’s Day to all the mothers out there.
I wanted to give an update on what has been going on in the shop lately. Leading up to the Super Billiards expo last year I was having issues with my inlay machine acting erratically and in some cases making unwanted moves. After the show I tried resetting the computer and reloading the software. Everything seemed to work fine. I ran it for several days just moving but not cutting anything. It seemed everything was good. Unfortunately I was wrong.
Once I started trying to inlay various things the machine was loosing position at random times and obviously that’s no good for precision inlays. It was determined the machine was not holding the cue in position with enough force and when getting too far away from the center line of the cue or component, it would rotate out of position when cutting and ruin the piece.
I have been building a new inlay machine in the background over the last several years. Now it has become a priority to get it completed and put to use. Also have a new mill I acquired last year. It was needed power brought to it and rewiring of old leads as well as some updates. My plan is to hold off on cues until it and the inlay machine are completed and operational.
I was going to start posting some photos of the progress as I go along.
Just finished up with a rotary phase converter to supply 3 phase power to the mill and rewiring the power cords. Started installing the pneumatic drawbar system. Still need to update the digital readout system and level the mill. It is nice to see it running and verify there are no crazy noises or damage in the motor/head. Should have it ready to work in a couple days minus the DRO.
Once it’s completed it will be used for the completion of the inlay machine.

Made it to the Super Billiards expo. I’ll be at the show all weekend. Here are a few photos of some of the cues being delivered at the show. All cues are sold.

A few quick pics of some cues getting ready for sanding and finishing. Cues are not for sale.

Nearly there. You guys would laugh at me if you knew how long I spent working on this program to get everything dialed in. This is one of the test pieces that was so close but still needs a little more work to be perfect.

Thanks to Rounceville woodworks for the awesome “new years” ornament.

My brother is in town and we got the new mill moved into place. Now to reorganize everything else in the shop.

This is a cue I built a few years back for a friend of mine. NFS just posting a photo

Light Bordeaux, malachite and a few other colors