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costs 15 bucks or so.Kamui ~ Step to how to install clear tip.
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costs 15 bucks or so.
I got my Japanese hand tools and some new Navigator tips from Japan.
Very sharp knives! so I`m pretty cautious when using them. Took some figuring out what works best, but I found a technique that worked for me.
This is the result:
That's a job really well done Kim!
I just bought a bunch of tools and am gonna learn changing tips by hand as well cos I have no access to any decent Cuemaker without having to ship my cue about a thousand miles to Zen...
I have the tools in place and even bought some surgical blades. However I'm curious about the different grit of sandpaper that you use at each stage? Could you break it down for me?
In the Kamui video he used his lap to roll the shaft on, did you do it that way too?
After applying the beeswax did you use a leather burnisher or just sandpaper to achieve that glossy look?
Thanks for sharing.
For me if done by hand, 400 grit, 600 grit then lastly 1000 grit. Sandpaper on the sides will not achieve a glossy look. Water and a piece of leather to burnish will achieve that glossy look.
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Kim, what's the name to search for in Ebay for the Japanese blades?
Kim, what's the name to search for in Ebay for the Japanese blades?
Okeya kiridashi
800 - 1200 - 2000 grit.
I use bees wax and I use paper to burnish the sides.
Yes i rolled the shaft on my lap.
I just saw its meant for a right handed. Can a leftie use it?
Other than the fact that you have to roll the shaft towards you, instead of from you, there is no problem. keep the knife sharp and it`s effortless.
How about the chisel? Any official name?
Leather knife :wink:
Sorry for sounding stupid but at which stage to do you these 3 grit?
I'm particularly concern about the grit to use for sanding the side of the tip to round it of in line with the ferrule..
Thanks.
How about the chisel? Any official name?
I use a Stanley 1" blade chisel.
I sharpened the blade everytime before cutting the tip.
Becareful when using a chisel and not to gouge the ferrule.
I cut the side and turn it down using only a chisel and without any sandpaper (to the stage shown in picture).
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After trimming down to the tip close to flush, you can proceed straight with a sandpaper (lowest number to higher grit number).
For me 800 is good enough, unless u wants your tip to look super smooth.
Here is a Kamui s soft on a poly tip holder.
The white plumbers tape keeps glue from getting to the sides of the tip holder or the side of the tip itself. It also leaves no sticky residue.
The other picture is after from tip machine and buff with plastic polish and paper towel.
The white plumbers tape keeps glue from getting to the sides of the tip holder or the side of the tip itself. It also leaves no sticky residue.
The other picture is after from tip machine and buff with plastic polish and paper towel.
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Start with 800 if there are any rough spots. Go to 1200 to make the tip perfectly flush (you shouldn`t be able to feel a ridge) and use 2000 grit to polish the ferrule and tip.
I find paper gives a better burnish than leather.
Looks like you have all the tools you need Jive
Nice!
I did a samsara tip for a friend, but forgot to take pictures
It was no different than installing a regular leather tip.