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    Need Motor for Porper B

    Any suggestions on a good replacement motor for a porper model B. Would like to have one with good torque. I have 4 porpers and the only one with enough torque to boar butts I pretty well burnt it up Still runs but can stop it easy with my hand.
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    50 golden colored 10 oz dowels for $500 delivered

    Joey Clean out your mailbox
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    Best hitting Pin?

    3/8 - 10 steel, brass, or G-10 Thats what I use in all the cues I make
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    Ferrule Types

    I put Ivor-x ferrules on all the cues I make. They hit solid, don't get discolored from chalk, and have never had to replace one.
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    10mm tip replacement

    A fresh razor blade and it helps to keep presure on the tip with your live center while you trim a little at a time.
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    cuemakers which tip personal cue

    Talisman WB in Med.
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    I want to ask the cuemakers a question..

    All my cues come with joint protectors standard when their new, even sneeky petes and break cues. I think its a good finishing touch.
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    Table saw shaft tapering machines

    Saw fixture I have been using one of Bludworths CNC saw fixtures for several years now. Have made alot of saw dust with it. Just got a new machine and haven't decided if i am going to keep the old one or not. It does a real good job, thats why I might keep it around. The saw fixtures do a...
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    Part-Time/Day Job Cuemakers

    I work a full tome job as a Correctional Officer. Putting in another 40 hours a week in is a good stress reliever. I build 30 - 40 cues a year,and do cue repair at tournaments. In les than 7 years I can retire and put in about 40 - 60 hours a week just working on cues. Can't Wait Chris...
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    i need to put a nice tip on my jump/break any idea's ?

    Depending on your local rules, if they allow it, the best set up is a phenolic ferrule. They are great for breaking and jump better than any tip. The G-10 glass Epoxy ferrules break good and jump better than anything else. Chris Whitaker Chris' Cues
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    Taper on a thin handled cue

    I build my cues with a straight taper from joint to butt. Finished sizes are .832 at joint and 1.2 at the butt. I like to use the harder heavey woods, and they will hit as solid as any big butt cue out there. Chris
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    power tools

    I have Craftsman Professional 14" band saw, And Craftsman Professional drum sander. Very happy with both, and blades and sandpaper for drum can be ordered online or picked up at most Sears stores.
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    Chris' Cues First Annual (8 Ball & Golf) Biathlon

    You got to admit, this is just differant enough to be a lot of fun.
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    G10 thoughts

    G 10 I have the G-10 ferrules on my jump/break, and jump cue. I have installed close to 50 on other peoples cues and haven't heard of any instances where the cue ball has been damaged. I have seen the Aramith (Valley)cue balls when they first came out get damaged from Phenolic. It is...
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    Chris' Cues First Annual (8 Ball & Golf) Biathlon

    Heres a new twist for all you pool lovers that also like to play golf. Attached is a Copy of the format and entry form. This is a three person team event with no handicap limits, so load up a team, and spend a weekend playing pool and golf. If you have questions I can be reached atbkk9@midwest.net
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