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Possible, yes. I guess you are talking about having a 4 piece cue. Don't know how practical that would be. Alan

The last I heard, cues were not permitted in carry on luggage. Alan

Eddie, The short answer is there is no best wood, many factors go into playability and feedback. That being said, many of the rosewoods are considered to have great feedback. At the top of that list many would consider Brazilian Rosewood. There are lots of great playing woods, and with every...

If you change the transmission in a car, does that affect the way it drives?

Sounds like the finish lifted. If that is the case, then yes you will have to sand it down and start again. Alan

Price? Alan

Price Alan

I'll check when I get home. I've got aluminum rings that I don't use anymore. I should have what you are looking for. Alan

Sand to 220. For oily woods, use acetone on a paper towel until you are getting no more color from the wood onto the towel. Immediately put on the epoxy base coat. Oh, put the paper towel(s) in a metal burn can outside when you are done. Alan

I don't see any problem with the ferrule design. The air pocket is always bad though. I would bet that it failed with a worn down tip and a very hard miscue. Alan Phelps Custom Cues

Split rings can be made to do either operation but it's tricky. Alan

Nice way to enter the forum by calling out a 15 year veteran here who has always offered help and assistance to others. Alan

I'm in Lusby MD. Still a pretty good ways from you though. Alan Phelps Custom Cues

If it helps.... Alan

Lots of knobs and levers, can it do espresso too?

My 220V Kress would probably be around twice the price. Alan

Bakelite is know to be brittle. Alan

Kim, We cut the same way. I get better cuts with the sharp mortising bits. Maybe my 6 wing cutter was junk, IDK. I do run faster than you, 420 rpm on the lathe with 23 IPM travel for rough cut. I run about 17 IPM for finish. That's where my machine like to cut. I've tried slower, but didn't get...

If all the cutting wings of a 6 wing cutter are not ground correctly it can give you troubles.Try using a new 3/4 mortising bit instead of the 6 wing cutter. Take 2 passes at .005 and see it your shaft comes back to round. Go with the advise already given and keep light pressure from your...

Joey, I will take them. Alan