Text Box: My father was my inspiration; he was a machinist for over 45 years and I grew up learning how to turn raw materials into works of quality and precision. As I got older and started playing pool in leagues, I found that many people were looking for someone to repair and maintain their sticks. I got started repairing sticks in 1987, and by 1990 I started to create my own cues. I used what I had learned from my father and refined my art into some of the finest custom cues. To this day, every cue that I create is not only made with the finest materials and methods, but I take pride in creating sticks for players looking for an instrument of the finest craftsmanship. Rounded Rectangle: Here’s some insight into how I got started making and repairing custom cues.