Is changing tips a hassle with the revo shaft?
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I've been considering the REVO shaft, and from what I can tell, and what I heard when I called Predator, you have to be more careful when changing the tip on a REVO. Mainly because you can't sand the finish at all and have to maintain certain thicknesses on the front end components.
I'm sure an intelligent/quality cue repair person could do it, but I also know there are some real hack jobs out there too. I imagine that's why thy prefer you send it in. I know Joe Blackburn and Steve Lomax have worked on them.
I'm sure an intelligent/quality cue repair person could do it, but I also know there are some real hack jobs out there too. I imagine that's why thy prefer you send it in. I know Joe Blackburn and Steve Lomax have worked on them.
Interesting thread.... thanks for starting it. I'm ready for a new tip. Was tossing it around. DIY or send back to Seybert's. Also I live near Searing. I might try to replace on my own. I realize this is unforgiving if not done neatly and properly. I will study and give it a lot of thought.
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If you can pay $600 for you shaft, paying the repairguy $20 seems like a really low price to protect your investement...
To me it sounds like Predator hasn`t really thought this through, if they in all seriousness think that the customer should return the shaft to them each time a new tip is needed.
To me it sounds like Predator hasn`t really thought this through, if they in all seriousness think that the customer should return the shaft to them each time a new tip is needed.
Thanks bro!!!..lmao.....I've changed tips on 3 revo cue so far and have had no issues.... the thing you must be carful of is removing the old tip and facing it off without taking ANY material off the ferrule less pad...then using only a very sharp cutter and small strips of finishing sandpaper (800-1500) you slowly and without any heat whatsoever flush out the sides of the tip to the pad (without touching the pad)
This has nothing to do with saving a nickel. I'm capable of replacing my own tips and would also like to know if it's a hassle or a Don't DIY on a Revo. I would think the biggest issue would be the glue application. I do mask the ferrule with piece of Blue Tape. Thank you BigB and Cleary.
Please leave Searing out of this.
Lord knows he has enough work.
If I were him, I'd throw anyone not using his shaft out the door . Or don't even let them in.
Just being real.
Send it to Seyberts if you want the maintain the warranty.
A few local players I know use Dennis and want to take me there. Dennis works on any shaft. Does not have to be his. I really have no interest
in dealing with him for several reasons. I'm throwing myself out the door. My gut is to return it to Seybert's and I most likely will. I hear you loud and clear about the warranty.
The Revo has a silencer pad on top of a vault plate under the tip. Plenty of room for changing tips without getting to the shaft itself.
That said, I wouldn't recommend old school DYI here but anyone previously changing tips with a lathe should be perfectly fine.
That said, I wouldn't recommend old school DYI here but anyone previously changing tips with a lathe should be perfectly fine.
Best way to retip the Revo is CAREFULLY. I used Cueman collets and the Cueman tip guide.
Thank you to everyone that replied and encouraged a DIY. Good thread...thank you bbb.
The razor was used only for the tip radius. The circumference was trimmed with the tool bar.
Thank you to everyone that replied and encouraged a DIY. Good thread...thank you bbb.
The razor was used only for the tip radius. The circumference was trimmed with the tool bar.
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Wow! Great work. What tip did you put on?
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You're welcome... I thank everyone for their input and comments.Looks like a job well done
Thanks for sharing!
Used a Triangle. It is the only tip I had onboard. Plays fine. I played with tips from $.50 - $23. One is as good as the next (for my use).
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Do people really change their tips that often? It takes me forever to go through a whole tip. I think I play pretty often too. iunno. I think it's worth the piece of mind though, knowing that if any problems occur seyberts would take care of it
Most don't need to be changed. It's just they want another brand tip on...looking for that silver bullet. Johnnyt
The original tip wore out excessively fast.
Who is that masked man.
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