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I guess people are dumber on the east coast, I've done one. Customer wanted one of my purpleheart break shafts black. Multiple coats of a product called Nite-Shades, designed to be used on taillights. I would suggest rattle can Krylon though. Alan Phelps Custom Cues

Randy, I'm thinking about buying a raptor, if I can get with George. I would appreciate talking to you about upgrades and such. Best wishes, Alan Phelps Custom Cues

I'm with KJ on this one, not that KJ cares. I always keep black with white specs handy. Alan

A oil finish is possibly what you are looking for. There has been some discussions here on it in the past. Alan Phelps Custom Cues

Try a 3/4 inch straight bit. Make sure the carriage travels smoothly before beginning the cut. I like to lube the ways and just slide the carriage back and forth once or twice to make sure there is little friction. I always have the hightower lathe at it's slower speed when tapering,but tend to...

Yep, I certainly missed on that one. Thanks Mr. Webb for providing the correct information.

Very few use a 3/8 by 14 pin. I'm pretty sure Bender does not.

Since I typically have a segmented ring set between the handle and forearm, I have been doing the epoxy/gorilla combination for quite some time. I also do this over a full dowel, depending on the build. I like it, but my glue-up take longer since I will glue the handle one day, face the top of...

I'll take them. Please supply paypal address. Thanks, Alan Phelps Custom Cues

I also use Renaissance wax and its great stuff. I would only advise using it on a shaft after the shaft has been cleaned, sealed and burnished. There are many other waxed that will work fine, it's more of when to use wax rather than what type to use. JMO, Alan Phelps Custom Cues

If you are asking about the software, many cuemakers including myself use BobCad and Mach 3 to do the design work and run the G code. There are more options of course, but I think these two are the most popular. Good luck, Alan Phelps Custom Cues

I've not had any that have cracked to date, but have not went down to 11 mm either. Best of Luck, Alan

Maybe a stacked leather wrap is more on what you are looking for. Alan Phelps Custom Cues

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Was the wood a willing participant, or could the resin be facing criminal charges?

An old man once told me that he could add windshield wipers to a Billy goat's butt. The trick was making them work right.:grin:

Would make a great 2nd lathe for parts machining though. Alan Phelps Custom Cues

Great product, use mine all the time AND have a back-up. Thanks KJ, Alan

Although a picture might help, I'm thinking that if the rosewood was not wiped with alcohol to remove the surface oils prior to the cyno, the frosting could be an adherence problem. Just a thought, Alan

The PM that was sent has information regarding pricing, which is not allowed in open forum. Thanks, Alan