Recent content by Breed41

Sold!!! Thanks everyone for your interest.

Still available. Lots of interest.

My job recently changed dramatically and I will not have any time to pursue a cue repair business. I recently purchased the Basic Cue Repair Lathe (with the 4 ft bed) from Todd as well as the Unique DVD set and cleaning products. All told this set up cost me over $800. I'm willing to sell the...

I think your schedule looks fine. I'd consider sealing it as well which should help you clean it easier.

Phenolic hits as hard as any tip. That said, it usually doesn't hold chalk very well but since you usually only use it for one shot (the break) its not a big concern. It really depends on how you break For instance if you play in a 9 ball league where every ball counts for a point then you...

The APA handicap system is designed to make every match a 50-50 proposition. I have often wondered if just putting people up randomly would not be just as successful as trying to "match up." There are a few teams in my area who use a random system of deciding who plays and when. It has led many...

I don't understand why you would ever want your best player to play the other teams best player. The objective is to win points not beat the other teams best player. With a graduated scoring system like APA nine ball you do not have to be as concerned with out and out wins. Consider you lose...

Thanks. Will do. Makes total sense

Not a bit. Will be learning as I go. At least I won't have to unlearn any bad habits. :)

Thanks Blue Great advice here as has been the case in the entire thread. Ill def take on some early easy jobs and take my time. I have been buying super cheap cues from eBay and Craigslist as well. Fig I can practice on them and maybe resell if they turn out ok.

Thanks for the input everyone. I will be purchasing one of Todd's lathes. I plan on building this business slowly and as I have other sources of income, I do not need to support myself or anyone else with it. My location is near charlotte NC. There is a huge APA presence here. There are...

Thinking of starting a cue repair business. Ill be doing the normal repairs (tips, ferrules, dent removal, cleaning, etc) Having trouble figuring out what tips to buy for a starting inventory. I looked at the Ozone most popular list. I know Kamui and Moori are popular in my area, not sure...