Recent content by Mike Rys

I didn't say it didn't rotate. I said it didn't need to be continuous. With an A axis, a 60 degree V bit and a few Lines of Gcode, you can cut real nice external threads. I created an Excel spreadsheet that writes the gcode for me. Enter: Thread length Thread pitch, Depth of cut The shaft...

It doesn't need to be continuous to thread.

If you download the Thread Pitch application to your phone, you can use it to measure the thread pitch. It's accurate enough to determine whether it's 3/8-10 or 3/8-11.

If you have an A axis, I would add a 1/4 inch 60 degree V bit.

I have too much respect for Chris.

You could design and 3D print your own. It's not very difficult. I made these when I had an inlay machine. These were included with the inlay machine I sold several years ago. Before asking, I will not make more to sell.

My enthusiasm for making custom shafts is inversely proportional to the number of user requirements. I agree with Joey, carbon fiber might be best for you .

When you repetitively smash a 19 oz. cue into a 6 oz. cue ball, all but the hardest leather will compress. The bottom of the tip is bonded to the ferrule so that's not moving. As it compresses the leather will widen at the top (mushroom). Your installer anticipated this and preemptively put a...

You can buy a red linen Phenolic pad that looks exactly like the Predator silencer pad. It appears to be same material. They are $5 each and no minimum. They are thicker than the Predator pad and will need to be trimmed down. I've installed several of these pads for customers that don't want to...

You can buy a red linen Phenolic pad that looks exactly like the Predator silencer pad. It appears to be same material. They are $5 each and no minimum. I believe there are rules against listing suppliers in this forum. If you message me, I'll let you know where to get them.

If you add a taper bar, you will need a new cross slide with an extra deck that has a spring loaded deck to engage the bar with a built in bearing. You will also need risers for the head stock, tail stock, and all steady rests.

I've used the original Tom M version of this pin for years on all my jump cues. The aluminum pin into a phenolic insert is more secure and lighter than using a Uniloc joint while still being quick to assemble.

Kielwood is a great choice for 1P. IMO no shaft connects you to the cue ball like KW. The feedback is great. I made a couple shafts for friend's McWorter and he loves them. He's a strong 1P player. I've made 31 inch shafts for a 6'6" customer. It had a 12.6 mm tip. It went with the 31 inch butt...

If you download the free Thread Pitch app, you simply compare your pin to image in the app (not my screenshot) and you'll know. Comes in handy when you left your thread gauge at home and someone asks if his pin is 10 or 11 TPI.

You've gotten a lot of good advice, I'll try not to repeat any advice. Have you measured the 150 RPM turn rate? Do you back off the spur collar for EVERY new blank that you put up and only position the spur AFTER after the dead center seats and the tailstock pressure is set? If the spur...