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  1. aphelps1

    CF Sanding Screwup

    Looks a ton better. Nice fix.
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    Fs - Taps

    I'll take them! Alan
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    LBM from Schmelke

    A sharp tap is all I have ever used. Alan
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    Fs - Taps

    PM sent
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    9 - Carbon fiber shaft blanks

    PM sent Alan
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    Pad between tip and ferrule

    I buy a small sheet of carbon fiber and just cut them out.
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    Cue design

    https://www.etsy.com/listing/655949671/purple-heart-medal-vector-file?gpla=1&gao=1&&utm_source=bing&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=shopping_us_-art_and_collectibles-non_domestic_high&utm_custom1=_k_b69f348319e514351137575a77decd55_k_&utm_content=bing_412371534_1297424018632466_81089064870199_pla-458...
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    Pad between tip and ferrule

    I use a carbon fiber pad on any expensive natural materials. Alan
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    I can't use a linen wrap - looking for advice

    No one likes waxy balls.
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    Break tips won’t stay on.

    Too much pressure will cause excessive glue squeeze out and make for a dry joint. Press your finger into the muscle of your forearm to indent it about a 1/4 inch, that is pressure I use on a tip to ferrule. Obviously this is unique to the individual, but will get you close. Your fingertip is...
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    Joss Inlay Fabrication

    Each triangle is made up of 3 inlay parts. Also each triangle was cut from one slab of wood so the grain structure runs continuous throughout each triangle. The six inlays fit together in such a way that they give the illusion of the wood weaving over and under its self. Hope this helps. Alan...
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    Rouer bit

    I knock off the corners with a 45 degree bit in a router table, then use a straight bit/router setup in the lathe to turn it to 1.375 round.
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    Setup of tip centralizer

    I use one all the time. Mine doesn't have a level on it. Great tool. Alan
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    VCarve pro 11 for tapering

    Agreed, it would be a nice addition to the program.
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    VCarve pro 11 for tapering

    Tony, I think with just a little bit of thinking CueCut will generate the code to cut points also. I use Bobcad to do it, but CueCut could generate the path, just not the automatic indexing. Alan
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    Cue Makers in MD/PA/VA area???

    I'm in Lusby, MD. Alan Phelps Custom Cues
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    Linen wrap spool holder

    Picked this up a little while ago. It should do nicely with a wood base added for stability and weight. Alan
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    Reducing joint pin threads

    I've done this a number of times. I've seen no problems with removing the amount of threads you are talking about on a 5/16-18 pin. Alan
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    ultraskin tip install

    If you press the tip too firmly, you will make a dry bond, basically you squeezed out too much glue. Use just enough pressure to keep the tip in place. Alan Phelps Custom Cues
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    I need a cue makers advice…

    We're Listening. Alan
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