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First details on the butt's construction will determine what and if something can be done. Existing weight bolts can also be an issue, but in general a plug of wood or phenolic is added to be able to thread for the extension bumper. Phenolic for regular bumper, but same idea.

Ok thanks. I had forgotten there was a white version. Also wondering if the black is ebony or synthetic. I know you can use anything I was just curious if anyone knew what he would have used for an easier match. Or if there was a preferred material for this kind of ring. I used a paper...

Thanks Kim, it appears too white to me and there is no visible lines or grain. Scott

Update: Here is the actual cue. I'm just inquiring if there is a known or at least common material used. The white phenolic I used was not exactly 1/8" (0.125) it was 0.131-ish so I had to hand sand each strip to fit. I'll clean up the billet soon and make some rings to test out and see if...

I am building a Kielwood shaft for a Carmeli cue and trying to match the rings. Any idea what materials are used? I don’t have a picture of the cue right now, but same as this but with cocobolo. Rings are the same though. Experimenting with some phenolic.

Anyone have a picture of this “Bondlock Interface”? Nothing on the site and no pictures I could find on the net.

I have a blade rest I made from a piece of aluminum from Home Depot. Use it now and then. Not sure how your lathe works. Couldn’t find a video of one and from the pictures it looks like it can only work on the first inch or two with that block in the way. The radius tool just goes in the tool...

Cool! I had forgotten about that game. A friend had one I remember playing. Get Smart is a great bonus.

This is what I have always done. I don't really care if one or two companies don't require or recommend sanding, it only takes a couple seconds so what does it hurt? BSTS, sanding is just good insurance it is flat. Prepping with CA definitely helps with leather tips and will always do this...

I am using this one. Works well. I like it better than using a blade, just keep the cutter sharp. I use a quick change post so it is very easy to use. Cuemaker Supply also has one that also uses a cutter but on the y-axis. no experience with that one. not sure how it mounts...

That was cool... Thanks

I ordered the wheels (ebay or amazon) I couldn't find wheels wide enough in the diameter I wanted, so I faced off one side to remove the rounded edge and put two together to make a wider wheel. They have bearings so they are bolted on tight. Working good so far. Porper's linen press looks like...

So close to a run out!

Thank you. Still learning but I really enjoy the process.

Curly Pyinma, Curly Maple, and Nicaraguan Rosewood