How to Make a Snooker Cue

A snooker cue, more commonly known as a cue stick, is the primary tool used to play billiards, pool and other related sports. The snooker cue is made from wood, fiberglass and aluminum. The type of woods used vary greatly, but are typically ash, ebony and maple woods. However, more modern snooker cues are being built with composite materials, such as plastic and fiberglass, for they are as sturdy as wood, but cheaper to make. If one has the patience and resources, crafting your own snooker cue is quite possible.

Things You'll Need

• New or used snooker cue wood (ash, maple and ebony are preferred, but any wood will suffice) Wood glue Electrical Tape Ferrul (new or used) Butt (new or used) Tip

Instructions

1. Glue one end of the snooker cue to the ferrul.

2. Glue the butt to the other end of the snooker cue.

3. Let the stick and glue set for at least a day, and longer it sets the more sturdy it will be.

4. Tape around the contact points at from where your glued the ferrul, stick and butt.

5. Glue the tip to the ferrul. Again, let the glue set for at least a day.

Tips & Warnings

• Lightly sand and apply a couple of coats of clear varnish to make your cue look professional. Using any new or used snooker cue pieces is a great alternative solution. You can replace the wood with plastic or fiberglass pieces.

• Use caution when cutting the wood in order to avoid injury.