Philthepockets said:

Q: advantages of a dual chuck cue repair lathe.
"A dual chuck cue repair lathe offers several advantages, primarily centered around enhanced versatility and functionality for cue maintenance and repair tasks. The dual chuck system allows for the use of both an outer and inner chuck, enabling the machine to handle a wider range of cue components and repair operations. The inner chuck can be equipped with an optional 6-jaw chuck, providing greater flexibility for securing various workpieces. This setup allows for the repair of the rear handle, including functions like slotting, winding, and foreskin handle creation, as well as the ability to reverse the club and pass it through the inside of the bed for repairs. The lathe's extended processing length of 750 mm and the inclusion of a chuck center frame can replace the tailstock's position, further increasing its capability to perform comprehensive repairs. Additionally, the machine can perform tasks such as making tips, ferrules, tenon adjustments, and replacing or customizing front horns and bronze drums. The dual chuck system, combined with features like a continuously variable speed range (50-2500 RPM) and high spindle accuracy (0.02 mm), ensures precision and adaptability for detailed cue work"

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slide13 said:

1 - I currently have a Wheat State Quantum jump cue and I absolutely love it. Size wise it's similar to the Cuetec but has a tapered section by the joint for dart stroke jumping like a Jacoby Jumper. I dart stroke for tight jump shots so I really appreciate this but wouldn't be helpful for someone who doesn't use dart stroke at all. It's the most controlled jump cue I've ever used, I feel like I make way more jump shots with this than with the AirRush I had previously. Never struggled to get up and over with the AirRush but I struggled to make balls, the Wheat State is much better at making balls for me.

2 - I owned an AirRush prior to this and I've used a Propel a couple times. I think the Propel jumps slightly easier but both are phenomenal jump cues. Because the Cuetec is also a bit cheaper it's what I would buy today if I were getting something new and couldn't get another Wheat State (they're hard to come by)

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driz86 said:

Some advise to place these on top of a carpenters level and use it that way. I've done this with a lot of success. Placing evenly spaced razor blades underneath the carpenter level allows you to get the reading for varying widths.

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