Elk Master Tips

The Prodigy

The Prodigy

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So Saturday my layered tip decided to peel apart on me during play. Of course as perfect timing has it, AZ decided to be down all day... So i was basically on my own, to install a tip. I have never done one before. I bought an Elk Master from the pool hall for a buck, which I thought was one hell of a deal. I did the required work and installed the tip. Started shooting with it and noticed its kinda hard. It makes that hard tip sound when applying chalk. I thought all Elk Masters were suppose to be soft. BTW the tip has not fell off yet!:D
 
Thunder Thighs said:
Seybert's sells 'em for 35 cents ;):D
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Well good for them, but they were not around at the moment!:D I have no idea what kind of layered tip it was. It wasnt a high end one I dont think. I am contemplating trying out Elk Master for a while longer, or go ahead and get a Kamui Black, OR Sniper. I dunno to many to try out!
 
The Prodigy said:
. I did the required work and installed the tip. Started shooting with it and noticed its kinda hard. It makes that hard tip sound when applying chalk. :D
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Probably a dumb question, but have you shaped the tip?
 
maybe the glue soaked in too much. i've never heard of anyone saying that their elkmaster played hard right off the bat.
 
The Prodigy said:
It makes that hard tip sound
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You may have not installed it properly. If its making that hard tip "tink" sound...then you probably have air under it. Too many variables for me to say without seeing it. Was the ferrule faced of perfectly flat and then scarred correctly. Was the back of the tip sanded even? What type of adhesive did you use? You may want to have it redone by a pro. Elkmasters are very soft hitting and quiet...when installed correctly.:wink:
 
Varney Cues said:
You may have not installed it properly. If its making that hard tip "tink" sound...then you probably have air under it. Too many variables for me to say without seeing it. Was the ferrule faced of perfectly flat and then scarred correctly. Was the back of the tip sanded even? What type of adhesive did you use? You may want to have it redone by a pro. Elkmasters are very soft hitting and quiet...when installed correctly.:wink:
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I am pretty sure when I applied the Elk Master tip that the ferrule was smooth. I ruffed it up with some sandpaper and then ruffed up the backside of the tip with some sandpaper evenly. I applied a bit of Gel Super Glue. I let it sit for thirty minutes, I then smoothed out the tip flush with the ferrule and began to shape the tip to a nickel radias. I tried burnishing the side of the tip with licking my finger and getting the side of the tip wet and rub it with a glass bottle. That method sorta worked. like I said this was my first tip installation.
 
Single Layer Tips

"My momma always said, 'a single layered cue tip was like a box of chocolates. You never know what you're gonna get." :)

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The ELkmaster is the tip my buddy makes milkduds with....one of the best tips i have ever played with....
You are right about the tip getting hard...i believe it is the chalk that has been absorbed in the leather that makes it that way after hitting several balls...
Just tip it and everything will be good to go........;)
 
tigerseye said:
The ELkmaster is the tip my buddy makes milkduds with....one of the best tips i have ever played with....
You are right about the tip getting hard...i believe it is the chalk that has been absorbed in the leather that makes it that way after hitting several balls...
Just tip it and everything will be good to go........;)
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What is the preferred method of producing a Milk Dud tip?
 
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