Dumb question about blanks

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WillyCornbread

Break and One
Silver Member
I'm sure this is a dumb question, but I'll ask it anyway and beg for mercy.

I have a basic lathe, this one: http://www.midamericapool.com/basic-4-foot-bed.html and so I change my own tips and maintain my own shafts etc.

I've seen the blanks for sale, and knowing absolutely nothing - is it even possible to make a cue butt only with my lathe and a blank? I was thinking it would be fun to make my own.

Thanks,

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JC

JC

Coos Cues
WillyCornbread said:
I'm sure this is a dumb question, but I'll ask it anyway and beg for mercy.

I have a basic lathe, this one: http://www.midamericapool.com/basic-4-foot-bed.html and so I change my own tips and maintain my own shafts etc.

I've seen the blanks for sale, and knowing absolutely nothing - is it even possible to make a cue butt only with my lathe and a blank? I was thinking it would be fun to make my own.

Thanks,

b
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People have been known to make cues on drill press'. It's not the easiest way but no doubt you could do it with what you have and your grey matter.

JC
 
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Renegade_56

AzB Silver Member
Silver Member
With a tailstock, that I didn't see in the picture,,,,,, yes you can, and tapering is not a problem.
 
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KJ Cues

Pro Cue Builder & Repair
Silver Member
No pwr-fd may be a problem.
But this is a hobby right ?
He may enjoy cranking his carriage handwheel for 30".

Can a cue be built using that lathe ? Probably.
A steady-rest is helpful (if it's not large-bore hd-stk).
Tail-stock is a must and pwr-fd, a desirable upgrade.

Would I do it ? Hell no !
I'd spend $500 on a metal lathe and be done with it.

KJ
 
Kim Bye

Kim Bye

AzB Silver Member
Silver Member
KJ Cues said:
No pwr-fd may be a problem.
But this is a hobby right ?
He may enjoy cranking his carriage handwheel for 30".

Can a cue be built using that lathe ? Probably.
A steady-rest is helpful (if it's not large-bore hd-stk).
Tail-stock is a must and pwr-fd, a desirable upgrade.

Would I do it ? Hell no !
I'd spend $500 on a metal lathe and be done with it.

KJ
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If he is really dedicated he can use a piece of steel rod and attach it do a cordless drill and "power feed" the carriage that way, just like you would do with your compound if you turned a certain angle and want a really smooth finish
 
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WillyCornbread

Break and One
Silver Member
Thanks

Thank you for the replies - can I assume that 'pwr-fd' means a power feed?

100% hobby and goofing around - but it sounds like it would be possible, I think I'll give it a try..

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