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Just a hobby for me. I’m trying to streamline my processes as my amount of time in the shop is limited between a solid repair business, kids, and the real job.

I’m open to doing 2 machines, one for tapering and one for inlays if I’d be better off going that route.

I was hoping in the 4-5,000 range, but I really don’t have an idea as I haven’t done a lot of research yet besides the machines that are available from the cue machinery suppliers.

I’m thinking bed style so I have the ability to taper and do inlay work with the same machine.

asking for suggestions. I have no experience with CNC’s. I have over 20 years experience as an IT systems engineer so I’m not overly concerned with figuring out the computer side of things. I currently have a couple midsize lathes, one setup for dedicated tapering. I also have the cue smith...

All About the Game Room - Troy - has some of Rick's extensions for sale.

I have around 6ft of the 5/8 size stock available if anyone is interested.

PM me for payment and shipping details

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Get yourself some shafts and experiment. Every manufacturer I've gotten shafts from has had a different surface condition, so you need to find a shaft supplier that you're happy with the quality, then start experimenting with finishing the shafts to see what works best for that particular shaft...

rod on the right looks like Derlin, the left looks like Tomahawk possibly.

Mine are .0525 wall thickness that are foam filled, zero issues.

My CF shafts with 11.8mm tip are 13.20 mm at 16 inches. If you'd like more info let me know.

as fleecer stated above, install a fiber or acrylic pad and that'll give you a layer to clean and install the new tip on without removing any material from your ferrule after the initial install of the pad.