Post some pictures please. I'm very interested in turning my own cues. I have not decided on an approach.
Rogere
look in your local paper for free treadmills, most have a 1/2-3/4 hp 90V DC motor with the speed controler.
some have a HUGE steel flywheel mounted to the shaft, Keep it and just mount a pully on the end of it. they run VARY smooth