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  1. zx24

    Best Machine Ever. :-)

    Just consider the source!!
  2. zx24

    When did you become a "cue maker"

    At what point can you be called a cue maker? After you spend 15k on equipment? Or after you blow 3k on wood or maybe after you sell your first cue? Or is it after the divirce? MAx
  3. zx24

    Post project and shop pictures

    live shop broadcast today Project Big G was a bust max
  4. zx24

    Recut points

    What are some of the ways to remove and replace the cue with exact accuracy? MAx
  5. zx24

    Carbide sanding arbors

    5/16 x 18 at .845 or .850 thanks max
  6. zx24

    Carbide sanding arbors

    Does anyone know where to get the carbide sanding arbors.. MAx
  7. zx24

    Need HELP from cuemakers: About lathes and other machinery for cue building

    I'm a beginner at this.. But, I looked at the large floor lathes at first untill i learned what all was needed to make them a good cue making lathe.. Plus they were so big and heavy and hard to move..So, i figured i would be way ahead of the game if i purchased something that was made just for...
  8. zx24

    How to start building cues?

    Ist purchase should be a case of ALEVE! Good Luck MAx
  9. zx24

    cnc machine

    good advice I appreciate all the input from everyone about cnc equipment..As you all know I am a newcomer to cue making and still learning the basic stuff..I was advised to hang tight with what equipment i have and learn to use it properly and hone my cue building skills...After a year if i'm...
  10. zx24

    cnc machine

    i definately appreciate the input, and please dont get the idea i am bashing Brian.. I have heard nothing but good things about his equipment..maybe i am overreacting about this customer support thing..I do like the idea of the Unique's turn key cnc..I will try to call him this week and chat...
  11. zx24

    cnc machine

    I never said he was a bad business man.. I just wanted to do business with someone i felt would have the best customer support. After 2 weeks of the answering machine, i didnt get a warm and fuzzy feeling..Now, since starting this thread I have recieved several im's warning me of the poor...
  12. zx24

    cnc machine

    Which is going to do me a better job? The Unique or the Taig? The customer support thing bothers me with Unique..I was going to buy my first machine from them, but, after 2 weeks of trying to get them on the phone to ask questions, i got tired of the answering machine and went with...
  13. zx24

    Digital calipers F/S

    What a hornets nest!!!
  14. zx24

    Digital calipers F/S

    I'm sorry if i offended anyone, but, It looked like a total ripp off to me..I just purchased 2 pair of the same exact calipers from my local harbor freight, so i new the price was way out of line. I felt this scam should be exposed.I dont feel i did anything wrong..I hope others would do the...
  15. zx24

    Digital calipers F/S

    http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=47257 Looks the same to me.. zx
  16. zx24

    cnc machine

    i believe i will stick with taig..At least i know i will have parts availability, and many cue makers use them...From what i have seen there is plenty of help on this forum when i have issues.. MAx
  17. zx24

    cnc machine

    Thats sounds like a plan to me...I'm gonna d/load the trial version and play with it. I believe i am going to go with a taig mill set up..I have had several im's telling me to buy the components and put the machine together myself..`They say there is enough help on this forum to get it...
  18. zx24

    cnc machine

    i was looking at the breeze on his web site, but, looks like he charges for customer support. I never heard of that before...could be a perpetual charge.. max
  19. zx24

    cnc machine

    Chris is right, i just bought his tapering machine, and i just love it. So i just need cnc for inlays. So, maybe a modified mill is in order.So many to choose from..My only fear is the learning curve..I know absolutely nothing about C.A.D. Its scarey looking..I like the point and click...
  20. zx24

    cnc machine

    i would like it to be able to do it all...my budget is CHEAP...I'm Just like everyone else, i want as much as i can get for the least amount of money.. max
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