Recent content by SSDiver2112

Hey Kim can you elaborate on the Aluminum pin? Is there a problem in general or just breakers? My breaker currently has an aluminum 3/8-10M pin, and I have had no issues so fare. I have not tried a G10 yet. Scott

I see the error of my ways now. Duh!

I’ve been using Sliver Cup for years. Four month old SIB soft barely worn with 6-7 layers still left.

Shouldn't matter other than the distance you can see clearly. It is a straight line to the point. Any point along that line will be the same.

Agreed, if you prefer CF then I recommend finding a cheap one. But I wouldn't say they never ding, they are just harder to ding. I have seen plenty of damaged CF. I just prefer wood myself. The purpleheart shaft is also pretty tough and has been great for me. If it does ever get a ding, I'll...

Still a lot of old school bar bangers out there that don’t know better. Anytime you see chalking on TV (or movies) you see drilling and grinding. Looks cooler than gingerly painting it on. Plus reluctance to change a locked in pre-shot routine will keep it alive. Then there’s also the shark that...

I do mine at final size, but I don't add the Carbon fiber.

I have made a few Purpleheart Break shafts. This is the one I made for myself. It is a great break shaft. Slick, powerful, and solid. I have had zero issues with wood damage. Black Tomahawk ferrule and a white phenolic pad. trying different tips right now. Bulletproof was great as always, using...

It is the nature of kielwood to resist the moisture. The cells are collapsed. To get the advantages of kielwood you have to give up a characteristic that makes it easier to dent and also wet the wood. Carbon fiber is more dent resistant but you give up wood characteristics as well, and if you...

I use the same method as regular maple.

Well as from a repair perspective, keep grinding the tips and ferrules and I'll keep fixing them. But seriously, yes I try to educate when I can. Weirdly this one wore on one side more than the other. He just had me cut it down rather than replace it. I added a phenolic pad to help protect...

No it’s not abrasive! Yeah right, if it can grind down ferrules, leather has no chance.

You really cannot go wrong with the Ultraskins and SIB's. Thoroughbred and Kamikaze are options too. They are inexpensive enough to have a nice stock without breaking the bank. The type of league and its clientele will determine your stock as well. I am in two different leagues. One is not into...

Pechauer imo, but Just do a search: https://forums.azbilliards.com/threads/your-best-playing-production-cue.544754/ https://forums.azbilliards.com/threads/best-all-around-production-cue-for-1000-value-playability-durability-support.578722/page-3...

I use a kiridashi knife. Quick search: Post in thread 'Alternative to the Willard Tipping Machine' https://forums.azbilliards.com/threads/alternative-to-the-willard-tipping-machine.568084/post-8134643