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Rick, I have to disagree on one point with you. I have aligned my share of parabolic dishes, they truly are a 3D parabolic shape. The reflected RF energy is a conical shape reflected back to the focal point. I think that is what you meant. Alan

You'll have a heck of a time getting any whitetail that's big enough for butt caps. Alan Phelps Custom Cues

Jim, Give me a call about your tool plate. Alan

Morodo is one of my favorite hitting woods. I'm sure it will play well. The brass rings give it a nice warm glow. Thanks for sharing, Alan

PM sent! Alan

Second! Alan

I think the black looks great. Alan Phelps Custom Cues

The hickory burl reminds me of rapids on a river. Let it dance with some waterfall bubinga. Alan

Kim, according to the web site, minimum order is 35.00. Just FYI. Alan

When is the due date?

Moori tips really soak up the glue. I would not be surprised to see a discolored layer next to the ferrule. I would not cut the tip off for a replacement either. Just my 2 cents, Alan Phelps Custom Cues

Greg, Thanks for posting your methods on here. I will try the acetone wipe on the next waxy that comes my way. Alan Phelps Custom Cues.

Been using Loctite Professional for a couple yrs now, and like it better than anything else that I've tried, mostly because of all the reasons that Royce mentioned. Gary, thanks for the batch code update, now I will be able to be assured that the new bottle is really new. Alan

Gary, I've wondered the same thing, and every original tip that I have cut off those hard to glue ferrules was held securely. SMH, Alan

The cheap ferrules from the imports that I have seen, (the ones that will not hold a tip) have a waxy look. If you see one of these, beware. I have not tried it, but maybe a solvent wipe on the facing would help. Kim, I agree with you, the fix for me has been a quality ferrule change. Alan...

Since I core handles and forearms, I always have some hollow wood laying around. I make a hollow tube like you described out of delrin about 3 to 4 inchs long. That goes next to the rings, then a cored whatever comes next. All this gets placed in a bar clamp for 24 hrs. Just a small rap on the...

My first thought was also cheap sandpaper. I'm guessing that the grit is not well bonded to the paper. Alan

Joe, I think it has been said there are only 2 types of cue makers. The ones that are allergic to cocobolo and the the ones that will be.... Alan Phelps Custom Cues

A joints with connecting screws are also a tenon joint. Leave the connecting screw in place, assuming it has not been bent. To remove it would alter the hit and feel of the repaired cue. Alan Phelps Custom Cues

The cocobolo really can do a number on me also. the last that I turned was heavy and oily. I was messed up for a week. I don't have a problem with tulipwood (as of yet). So I think it is safe to say that I am not allergic to all rosewoods and probably neither are you Neil. Just my 2 cents, Alan...