Things You'll Need:
- Work space with straps Tape measure Screwdriver and screws 7-foot-long plank, around 3 inches wide Sander Sand paper Wood glue Brass ring for joints
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Step 1
Lay the wood plank in front of you long ways so the plank is parallel to your body. Place the saw directly in front of you so it is perpendicular to the wood plank. Saw the wood plank into two equally long pieces one time. Attach one of these pieces of the plank to the work space with one strap or, if needed, two straps---one on either side. Set the other piece aside.
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Step 2
Start by making the "butt" of the billiard cue. This will be the thickest part of the stick, and also the heaviest part, so it will require the least amount of sanding. Create an even, rounded appearance by sanding around the entire butt of the wood. Make it about two inches thick. Once even, continue sanding downward to create a slightly tapered appearance.
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Step 3
Attach the second wood plank to the workspace with the belts. Continue tapering this piece with the sander. The thickest part of this piece of wood should be around an inch and a half. This will be the shaft of the billiard cue. Continue creating a rounded appearance. The end opposite the butt piece should be the smallest part of the pool stick.
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Step 4
Round out bumps and edges in each of the two parts of the pool stick by using the sheets of sand paper. Take the largest end, the butt, and insert a large screw into the edge that will connect to the other piece with a screwdriver.
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Step 5
Drill a rough hole into the edge of the smaller piece, the shaft, where it will attach to the butt piece. Do this with the screwdriver. Try to screw the top of the butt's screw into the shaft's hole (the diameter of the smallest side of the butt should be the same diameter as the largest side of the shaft). Once it feels like a secure fit, remove the shaft piece to prepare for the final attaching process. Insert wood glue into the hole and immediately screw the shaft piece back onto the top of the screw to secure it tightly to create a billiard cue.
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Step 6
Weigh and measure consistently as you sand the pieces together to create a smooth appearance. Make your pool stick around 57 to 60 inches long and about 17 to 23 oz., which is the standard size for recreational pool. With your hands, screw on and attach a brass ring around the joint area to further secure it and disguise the cut in the wood.
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Step 7
Attach the small round piece of cork or leather to the very flat tip of the shaft by using the wood glue. Cut it to about a 1/2 inch in circumference and a centimeter in thickness. Let it dry.
