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Finally got a big used milling machine. Want to build an indexing jig for cutting V slots and slot rings manually not CNC or DRO controlled. Any help on how to get parts and build the jig..Would like to be able to index odd numbers .of slots (3,5,7,9 etc.). Mabee some body has this type jig...

Need to get a thread mill for live tooling 5/8 and 3/4 joint and butt tennons using a PC router with a 1/4 shaft limit? MICRO100 lists a 3/8 cutter diameter with a 1/4 shank. Is this the way to go? Kind of pricy so I would like to get it right the first time. I have dies but I dont like the...

Bludworth if you want lots of nice comments on your shinney balls. Bought mine from the man at a BCA EXPO Vegas 10 years ago...carried it to the 10 to 15 league bars cleaning the house balls at $8/set while soliciting cue repair work...paid out in less than a year. Bought an established...

Need rebuild info and parts list...anyone know a source, . print or vidio? It is a piston type 200 size. Almost works now but has to be unclamped to change holders..unlike my Aloris QCTPs. Oh yeah it was included in a Lotsale box I bought at an estate sale for the tool holders in the box so I...

Need to go thru a stock no 740-200 (BXA) that not releasing with the hold down nut tight. It is a piston type lock that works as long as the lock down nut is loose. Looking for an expanded parts diagram for help in tweeking before I mess it up. Any leads or links where to look? My email is...

How do I get the veneer strips installed in a full splice butt like the ones Brunswick used in their Titlist and 26.5 cues? Any one have a referance printed or vidio link? Thinking about building some (6) house cues this way for rental cues and to get attention for our smoke and alcohol free...

We use Bryan Swank (UNIQUE PRODUCT,INC.) Cue Shaft Cleaner on everyrhing both customer and house cues. He labels it shaft cleaner but the special formula in it will clean and polish ferrules perfectly.

Mount butt in your lathe. Un spool old wrap by hand. Using a new razor blade held perperdiculary scrap the wrap groove. 100/120 grit sand the groove smooth under power. Using a new blade clean and resquare the wrap groove end. Rewrap,press. starch and iron. Collect $35.00 for $5.00 material and...

After years of trying I bought a vertical mill with a ton of tooling for only 2K right here in town. Have it set and running in it's permanent spot.Want to build an indexing fixture to mill V slots and ring billits. Tooling includes an indexing head but no tailstock fixture. What is a good base...

What is your favorite and why? Using a jig or hand tension install? Just wondering who does what. Happy New Year Everybody.

Thanks for the feedback....by the way FYI Unique's standard drivers set has this.

Found a shaft in my junk box with this thread. What cuemakers use this thread?

Using linen wrap do you reseal the handle after cleaning off the old glue? There is generally some glue residue from the cleaning. Who does what?

Our room Q-Spot Billiards has been in the same location with the same storefront since 1966. It is a painted sign with overhead spotlite lamps shining down on it. We often hear I've passed by for xx years and never knew you were here from a new customer. Qur front is 100' from the street and our...

I build my own weight bolts on a 11 x36 Logan lathe which sets unused in the pro shop room of my PH when I am doing counterman time. I stick a length of all thread in the spindle...face it off...bring up the tailstock... drill and tap 10/32 thd... back off tailstock... mount vertical dremel with...