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What's happening joint Pin doesn't have?

Well, I'm very glad that you're back and that your health is improved because life sucks without having a good health. It's great that he also got yourself a table that's a hell of a deal. You got it all set up now man best table in the world. I sold my full room in 2013 and me and my wife moved...

Thanks very much for your military service and your service to our soldiers by working at the VA. Very sorry to hear that you're having health issues. Seems like most of us who served also have health issues, I guess it's just part of the game, I don't know. Anyway, it's great to have you back...

Looks like a really nice little cue, good luck with your sale, man!!! (y)

Yeah, there's no doubt the site is bogus, I think it needs to be reported. I ran across one of these sites a couple of months back, they were selling Palmer second catalogue cues for less than $100 new. I sent them an email to ask them where they got the cues from and they never responded. These...

Hold the top of the warp over the burner keeping enough distance that the wood will become warm, but it will not burn. When you mark the shaft with a pencil, you marked the top of the warp or he high point. Then place the shaft on a flat surface with the Highpoint up and place your hand over the...

Yeah, trying to straighten a laminated shaft would be like trying to straighten a piece of work plywood. I just don't believe it could be done.. As far as your Dufferin laminated shaft is concerned, I never knew they made them so I have no idea how rare that may be.

I don't think my technique will work on a predator shaft because of the way it's made unfortunately. Although, I've never tried it in the past if someone brought me one straight I didn't even attempt it. I don't think there is much more that can be done than you're already doing so I would just...

What are you gonna use for a finish to restore the chips?

Wow, it's amazing. This old resurrected thread is doing pretty good after all these years I'm glad so many people have had success with my technique that makes everything worth it.. If anyone is having problems using my technique, send me a PM I may be able to help you figure out what is going...

Thank you very much. It's good to be back my friend.. (y)

DOC, I was taught how to do it by a Luthier, the gentleman was in his 70s when he taught me. If done correctly and depending upon the quality of the wood, the straightening of the shaft will be permanent 90% of the time. Some have.already commented that it's not possible, all I can say to them...

Unfortunately, I never made a video of how to do it. My explanation is all there is, I just reviewed it, and I didn’t leave anything out so I really don’t know where you’re going wrong. How many different shafts have you tried to do this on? Unfortunately, I don’t know what else to tell you I...

Sharp dents are very difficult to remove without sanding. But for the most part a wet cloth and hot iron will work very well the heat and the moisture will raise the grain. It’s the same technique I used to use to remove a warp in a shaft. I’m really glad it worked for you. Thanks a lot for the...

Thanks very much, my friend. I appreciate it.