Handsplicing is the traditional method developed by Peradon for splicing the butt timber to the shaft. The shaft, which at this stage is an oversize cylindrical taper, has two flats planed on opposite sides of the butt end. The Hardwood butt timber, usually Ebony, is glued to these flats. The cue is then rotated through 90 degrees and two further flats are planed and two more pieces of butt timber glued in place. The cue is then shaped to produce the distinctive four rounded point pattern where the butt meets the shaft.The appearance of the cues can be further enhanced with additional splices of Peradon's large range of exotic timbers and colourful veneers.