2009 ICCS Cue Maker Round Table

This was filmed at the 2009 International Cue Collectors Show.
Cue Makers who took part:
Bill Schick
John Showman
Ron Haley
Eric Crisp
Andy Gilbert
Marcus Dienst
Kas Miki
Bruce Kuhn
Paul Drexler
Thomas Wayne
Richard Chudy
Chris Nitti
Jerry McWorter
Mike Bender
Jim Stadum
Chris Byrne

[@ISPLITATOMS]

I know I'm 14 years late but a BIG THANK YOU for this round table. Loved it! 🔥🔥🔥👍👍👍

[@bertraminc9412]

Nice to see these guys chatting about their art. Love beautiful cues made by hand by true artists.

[@2000jjcjfl26]

Man...I truly enjoyed this. Thank you. I really love and adore cues since the early 90s.

[@sleadsmoke1]

Damn Justin. Thanks for this gem. It's something you could've easily charged in a DVD! Yet you put it up for free. Thanks again! TAR is the best!

[@GoPlayPool]

We want to thank Justin Collett for his hard work in the industry! As always, he pulled a group of individuals together who are at the top of their craft! Amazing video to watch and lots to learn! Thank you Justin, TAR and all the participants!

[@alexcollins1630]

To me, I feel a Cuemaker is a craftsman with having a creative side to design work and the know how's of technology to making a cue, one of a kind

[@walterwhite279]

I hereby announce a new rule for humanity: Henceforth, all leaders of all industries and all communities and all countries on the planet earth shall regularly participate in a round table discussion with their peers. The word "participate" is key.

[@unclewreckum4977]

Bill Schick from that Port City.

[@tomadair774]

Frank the Sailor Stellman (May he rest in piece) was a Hell of a CUE maker.Frank had his shop in RACINE Wisconsin. Sailor cues. The CUE WITH A FLAIR

[@dinagiolo3091]

THATS WHAT I DO. SPEND THOUSANDS ON CUSTOM CUES AND DONT PLAY WITH THEM. DONT WANT TO BRING THE VALUE DOWN.

[@williamalexander4263]

I could swear I heard someone mention Danny Janes and another say may he rest in peace.I just spoke to Danny two days ago on the phone.He is 78 years old but he sure as hell is alive.

[@johnnyzhao6710]

Bender didn't say a word at all but his cue hits very solid and is a piece of art. I also have owned Mcworter、Nitti、Capone and Tonkin.

[@Andrewbag6]

I really like Nitti’s work and have for some time now. Never played with his cues but would love to hear your feedback if you ever feel like taking the time to respond.

[@arpeemac]

and sugratrees are very unique yet one of the best hitting cues.

[@yaknoff379]

I love plain janes.....that tells more about the maker. ...

[@rodricjohnson5950]

I have a nitti and it's awesome. I've played with a friend's pfd (Drexler) and the hit was definitely not worth the money

[@Sniperfivefive]

it Would of been Crazy Awesome if Dale Perry Was there as well

[@jbideastoo]

Nice jacket Andy!!

[@PobrengGuapo]

where is mr. dieckman?

[@dinagiolo3091]

THEY SHOULD HAVE PUT NAMES ON THE TABLE IN FRONT OF THEM, SO IT IS KNOWN WHO EACH PERSON IS.

[@AtienzaLouie]

Note to self - stay away from Jerry McWorter...

[@loubomm1814]

AtienzaLouie Word!

[@1911FanBoi]

Why

[@alexcollins1630]

Exactly

[@Andrewbag6]

I was just thinking the same thing while watching this but he’s sitting with men who all can handle his intense cue maker personality. A lot of ego in that room but that is great for the folks wanting to see great custom cues

[@dinagiolo3091]

WHAT IS THE NAME OF THE ONLY GUY STANDING IN FRONT/BACK, WITH BLACK HAIR, ASKING THE QUESTIONS? LOOKS FAMILIAR, BUT CAN'T THINK OF THE NAME.

[@arpeemac]

I can imagine how awesome it would be if Laurie Franklin was here.

[@danadams8085]

I watched the WHOLE thing waiting and hoping to hear anything from him... Nobody even mentioned his cues or his work.

[@rumjack5286]

My friend I shoot pool with Thomas Wayne its a damn fine cue

[@dinagiolo3091]

GREAT IDEA, BUT THESE GUYS ARE NOBODIES IN THE CUSTOM CUE MAKING ARENA. ACTUALLY NEVER HEARD OF 50% OF THEM.

[@dennisschell5543]

Opinions are like assholes....everybody has one.

[@HillbillyIslandLife]

Carbon Fiber

[@spankvader]

Eric Crisp never said a word, lol

[@TheWandOfOrcus]

Man if only Richard Black was there........

[@dinagiolo3091]

AGREED. RICHARD BLACK IS AN ARTIST MAKING CUES. HE IS IN ANOTHER CLASS THAN MOST OF THESE GUYS, OR ALL OF THESE GUYS. RICHARD GAVE ME TICKET TO THE CUE ART SHOW, GALLERY SHOW, (FORGOT NAME) IN NEW YORK CITY, WAS A BLACK TIE EVENT. BEST TIME EVER. HUNG OUT AFTERWARDS WITH JUDD FULLER, SMOKING CIGARS, DRINKING FINE WHISKEY, SHOOTING POOL, AND OH, ON THE 30TH FLOOR OVERLOOKING CENTRAL PARK, GREAT PEOPLE, GREAT MEMORIES.

[@RHR147]

The only true in this conversation is that allways the guys who wear a hat talks more

[@chrisdryden5708]

I'm a little disappointed....that table is not round!

[@dinagiolo3091]

MOST OF THESE PEOPLE WHO CALL THEMSELVES CUSTOM CUE MAKERS ARE NOT AT ALL. THEY INLAY THE POINTS, NOT REAL SHORT OR FULL SPLICES, DONT EVEN KNOW HOW. INLAID POINTS. THEN DRAW SOMETHING ON A COMPUTER SCREEN, LINE UP THE CUE IN A CNC, THEN CUT INLAYS ON CNC, GLUE IT TOGETHER, AND CALL THEMSELVES CUSTOM CUE MAKERS. THAT IS AN ASSEMBLY LINE!

[@mFiUnCdKED7]

wish Eric chimed in

[@loubomm1814]

mFiUnCdKED7 Not a salesman!

[@bunkahill475]

I could argue EVERY POINT with all these nits.......They are all kidding themselves.....

[@1911FanBoi]

Bunka Hill true

[@ricardo7743]

A opinion is just that and NOT a fact.A collectors cue means nothing in Tornys/competion.

[@ricardo7743]

Just because a cue design is original doesn`t mean its good,all designs that are new are taken from whats been done before. For me a cue is just a tool,period and all these fancy inlays,rare woods and materials,is wasted on me. Yeah thats a nice cue but you can`t run more than 4 balls. A cue that cost around $600 thats made well will perform as good as these cues that cost 5 times more,your paying for cosmetic touches,thats it.

[@murfrirhke4557]

There was definitely some ego banging in that room. BTW, RC is pretty much dead on. Also as this film is quite dated, I guaranty very few makers use bolts any longer. No way I could listen to more than a few minutes of this.