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Common Cuetec joint sizes 3/8x14: This is a very common size for Cuetec, particularly for shafts like the Cynergy and AVID lines. 3/8x10: Another size available, especially on some Cynergy shaft models. 5/16x18: This is another common joint style. 5/16x14: Available for some models, often...

The best advice I can give is to buy your last lathe first. By that, I mean get the best you can afford now (one that will do everything you want to do now) and as your skills improve, you can upgrade as you see fit. I started out just like you; tips and ferrules so I went with a Cuesmith...

Apparently you haven’t been to Baghdad by the Bay recently. The urban environment there is not conducive to any kind of new business.

I’ll give you the same advice I always give about purchasing a power saw like this. Buy your last bandsaw first. Look at what you need it for now, then anything you may want to do in the future. You’ll save a lot of money in the long run.

Just read Fedor Gorst’s post on Facebook; what a class act by a classy gentleman. I know I will miss seeing Chang compete as I’m sure many of you will. May he rest in peace.

I think the brand is Blaster (Home Depot). I’ve tried all kinds of oil, but it still attracts wood, dust, you name it. I also put the dry lube on the headstock and tailstock and cross slide. Woodcraft also has small adhesive strips of a slick material that I would love to find a way to attach to...

I was SOOOO tempted to name an old girlfriend, but $2000 was just a down payment. I’ll leave it at that.

I use a dry lubricant and then my electric polisher to really make the bed slick. The headstock glides smoothly on the bed as do the cross slides.

I echo Kim’s comment; I’ve had several counterfeit Kamui tips delaminate. Some of the $5 cheapo tips do the same.

You may want to consider a cue lathe (Cueman makes good ones). No modifications needed; ready to install tips, ferrules and clean cues. I’ve even finished CF tubes with mine. Best of luck with whichever route you go.

Just posted pic; hope it comes through. Thanks Kim, your experience and help is always very much appreciated.

I forgot to post a pic &of the tip.

I need a little help with a recent Everest tip install. I noticed some gray area on the tip when I got to the last 4 layers. I have never seen this before. I have installed several Everest tips, but none until recently. Is this tip “old”? I didn’t make a dull thud sound like all the other...

Much better than my feeble try. And I’m a fan of Huey Lewis and the news. Good work!!

I want a new cue One that won't make me sick One that won't make me crash my car Or make me feel three feet thick With apologies to Huey Lewis!