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There are a few brands of respirators available. I would suggest a name brand such as 3M, North, MSA. Important thing is it has to FIT you. Try them out, see what size and style you prefer. Get FIT TESTED. This will confirm that it fits you and you can get a good seal. Before each use, always do...

I've been making my j/b tips from phenolic rod and do exactly as Dick describes here. Works great. Never have had on come off since I started installing this way. Just use CA glue. The tenon addresses the need for shear strength from the glue. With the BCA rule change for break tips, I have gone...

Thanks for the info guys. Will have to check it out. Thanks Garry

And Behind Door #3 Seems to me that one of the main issues here revolves around keeping information on cue making techniques, suppliers and products within the community and not making them so easily available to the general public. In working towards solutions, is the value of an open forum...

There are 2 new joints styles supplied by Uni-loc, the Bullet and Ghost. I haven't seen that Predator is using them yet. Poison cues are using these new joints. See link for description. As for the maintenance kit, Atlas Billiard is the only place I've seen that supplies the kit manufactured by...

Thanks for the info John. Phoned and talked to Ron the other day and discussed much of the same. Your guidance is much appreciated. Will be placing an order shortly. Happy New Year Garry

Thanks for the feedback. I will give them a call and thanks for your insights Sheldon. I had viewed the tutorials previously, all great info. Garry

I have a Porper, Cuesmith Deluxe and a 12 x 36 Metal lathe. If was to start buying eqipment today, #1 would be 13 x 40 metal lathe, #2 Cuesmith, #3 Porper. Each has their strengths and weaknesses. IMO Porper should have used an Acme thread lead screw for reliable autofeed. Otherwise a...

Thanks for your advise Jim. I suppose that's what why they call it "Safe Z". Just like Rick, I would also like to get the best value for the money spent on bits. I can see the learning curve is going to be pricey. Just looking to miss some of the potholes on the journey. Thanks for sharing...

End mill help!! I'm just starting out with doing CNC work and am looking to put together an initial order from PreciseBits. I've read through the info on their site and have been reading these forums for awhile. So far I'm thinking that 1/8", 1/16", 1/32" & 0.020" are common sizes used. DOC sb...

Anyone Recycle?? I have been able to get some nice shaft wood from old one piece cues. Reusing wood from the points forward will allow for an oversized shaft, ready for a turning schedule. A good percentage have higher growth ring counts but don't expect a high yield from a pile of old cues...

I've had good luck with wrapping the shaft in a damp paper towel and leaving for a few hours to dry. Any dents that don't come out I fill with a dab of cyano. I had tried using a steamer years ago. Didn't have too much success. The soldering iron method sounds interesting. Will have to give it...

How about Kingwood?

New Storm Owner Just bought a Storm CNC and a few other accessories from Lee. Definitely impressed with the workmanship and personal sevice I received. Got to thank him for his patience and time taken in working with me. Never invisioned it would be that easy to get a CNC machine up and...