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  1. aphelps1

    I need a cue makers advice…

    We're Listening. Alan
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    Jacoby Hybrid Edge

    Looks like the same material I use on my LD shafts, minus the holes.
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    Tip popping off

    Did you face the pad after you applied it?
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    RPM Range of lathes

    I have an older Deluxe. I use 1080 rpm for most single point work/sanding and 480 rpm for router work.
  5. aphelps1

    Technique to bore ID of trim rings

    As Joey said, two will do it, I make 3 sets. Alan
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    Anyone have this ring work?

    I'll make a couple for you. Alan
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    Shim Stock for Collets

    Got mine today. I've been using these shim sheets for years and like them better than delrin collets for shaft work. I may never use a full sheet. Simply unbeatable for the price. Thanks Phi! Alan
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    Shim Stock for Collets

    Paypal sent. Alan
  9. aphelps1

    Some more

    Dave, I'll take the spool and sealer. Alan
  10. aphelps1

    Here is $4K, build me a cue.

    Yes, it has happened to me several times. All were very favorable experiences.
  11. aphelps1

    Radial live threading

    The short answer is no. Live threading must be done by CNC on true uni-loc threads as no lathe can duplicate the turns per inch (7.7 or something there abouts is memory serves me). Alan
  12. aphelps1

    To pad or not to pad.........................?

    I always put a pad on top of an ivory ferrule. Alan
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    Tap and dye and other tooling

    You use a tap on the inside of a ferrule to make threads. You use a die to thread a tenon, or a tenon threader.
  14. aphelps1

    Oil, grease, wax or dry lube?

    I use WD-40 on the ways.
  15. aphelps1

    Question on brushess for lathe motor

    If it is driven by an AC motor, sounds like the start capacitor has failed. Alan
  16. aphelps1

    Meucci shaft insert loose

    The glue bond has broken on the insert. Take it to a repairman to have the old insert taken out and a new one installed. Alan
  17. aphelps1

    Critical skills for cue repairs and building (newbie)

    Practice removing and replacing ferrules. Alan
  18. aphelps1

    How long to build a cue?

    I also use 40 hours as a yardstick for a basic cue. Alan
  19. aphelps1

    Mach 3 Safe Z Question

    Rick, I edit my post processor to move to .7 Z before beginning a program. It's a simple one line add. PM me. Alan
  20. aphelps1

    SABER-T Ferrule Solid Rod

    I'll take it. Alan
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