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Earlier there was a suggestion about cutting the handle section of an old cue. This should be done with the knowledge that there are often iron weight plugs buried in the handle. They are not weight bolts as we know them now, but have been inserted during the building of the handle and don't...

Hover your mouse pointer overy the "J" in his or just click it, then select "Start Conversation" Easy peasy

I have ordered from Preston a few times and NEVER had a problem. The quality of his machining is top-notch. I heard he has a new baby in the family, so that is keeping him busy.

Did you look on Amazon? https://smile.amazon.com/Acrylic-Lucite-Rod-Dowel-8125/dp/B07SVZXV4G/ref=sr_1_9?crid=3LK1X8AEPRUWG&keywords=acrylic%2Brods%2B1%2Binch&qid=1639060855&sprefix=acrylic%2Brod%2Caps%2C204&sr=8-9&th=1

I face off the ferrule to remove any old glue and make sure it is flat. Then I sand the tip on 220 on a flat surface. I put the tip in a tip centering tool and make sure it is 1) centered on the ferrule and 2)there are no gaps between the tip and the ferrule face. I remove the tip and place a...

I agree with Kim and Dave above. My question is "Do you break with that shaft?" Or jump? Just wondering how that chunk chipped off. Gary

Grave39, Well, be careful what you ask for!! Cue building can become an addicition costing 10's of thousands of dollars. Epoxy selection is important, but a fairly minor part of building. In general, a clear, slow curing epoxy is recommended for best bonding. But epoxy can be used for...

Thunder, As Jeff points out in his post, they will be foam filled - the same method that CF shafts are made. How do you propose making them "adjustable"? Gary

It is based on the WMV-210V lathe, which isn't a bad setup. That lathe comes in metric and imperial unit versions. It will thread, and for that I would prefer an imperial version. But overall, a lot of the extras have already been included. Thumbs Up!

One or a few sugar marks will have NOTHING to do with how the shaft hits. You need to decide if it's a "pretty" shaft (in your opinion) that you desire or one that hits well - only you know what "hits well".

I'm wondering if you know that CF shafts are commonly filled with foam? Foams come in different densities. Have you thought about what density you want to use?

Are these examples cabachons (flat on the back) or are they round/curved on the back?

I just started with it. Have not thinner it.

Will Yes without the correct protective glasses your eyes are at risk.

I liked Behlens too,but it got sold and is a Mohawk product now. I'm working with the Zinnser product now.

I agree with Michael, you friend is qualiied to help you. Show him this thread so he knows what you know. I would say West Systems epoxy or Devcon 2-Ton/2-Hour epoxy. You want something that cures slow for better adhesion (after you clean out the inside wall of the shaft). Since he has a...

When carbon fiber shafts are made, the cf thread or tape is wound onto a mandrel. That mandrel is coated with a release agent. Some of that release agent sticks to the inside of the shaft and if it is not removed, epoxy won't stick very well. That is what appears to have happened in this...

A parabola is a curve, not a cone. A parabola can be drawn/shaped through any two points you want. So the tip diameter and the butt diameter can be any common measurement you want. I looked into it and built a couple, but couldn't discern any playing difference from my regular cues. Joey B...

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Nice video John Thank you