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Here's a set of reversed woods, Kingwood and BEM. Breaker on the top, shooter on the bottom. My picture taking still leaves alot to be desired. Thanks for looking, Alan Phelps Custom Cues

clear your inbox please. Alan

Phelps Custom Cues is now the proud owner of the machine. Jim, thanks for your time and patience with my questions. Alan

She sure is purdy! What material is the thick ring at the top of the nose? Alan

I've always centered the middle of the carbide to the C/L of the lathe with good results. Since you have six cutters moving against the wood, I usually use a fairly fast feed rate on the carriage as opposed to a two cutter roughing pass. Alan

I have done it using an endmill in a dremel and turning the solid endcap in the lathe. With my limited reach endmill I had to bore from both ends to get the required depth, but it came out very well. Alan

Where's the fun in that? Alan

I would think a shed could be turned right away. Alan

PM sent. Alan

I find that the feed rate needs to be higher that what you are running for less chatter. Too slow and I don't get as smooth a cut. Whether it is a tension and release of the carriage, something to do with chip loading or some type of harmonic set up between the router bit and shaft, I don't...

KJ, I have taped the wrap groove off and dipped both ways as well as cut in the wrap groove after the entire butt was finished. Honestly, I don't have a preference but most of my cues are wrapless anyways. Alan

Yes, it dries fingernail hard, but it takes longer to cure than an automotive clear coat. To answer Kim's question about being thicker on the bottom, that would be assuming that I always dip the big end of the butt first into the tank which is not necessarily so. Also a build-up can accrue on...

Your repair will require a plug to be placed in the shaft and retapped. We are not allowed to quote prices directly on the forum, they should be handled in PMs. Thanks, Alan Phelps Custom Cues

I dip! Alan

I'm interested also. Please keep me posted. Thanks, Alan

Leon, I can't tell by the pictures, I'm on a laptop. What would you say the average ring count would be on the lot? Alan

I like to fill up any holes in a cue with anything other than glue or air. Although it looks like a better design by my previous statement, I can not say the modified pin give any better structural integrity. Looks can be deceiving. My 2 cents, Alan

If your not set up for it, stay away from automotive clear coats. They are probably the best for a hard, shiny and durable finish. They will also kill you without the proper protection. Just my thoughts, Alan

That old growth BRW will hit really sweet, but all of the stuff I have is also very heavy. Alan

Bassel, I got my hand wheel adapter today. Awesome product. Thanks much, Alan