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Did it have A or B joints in it? That is a good point - even if no metal in the butt to ruin your drill, there is probably a depth that could compromise the construction, if you don't actually know what the construction is. The few i make are FS so i don't think about that. Beyond that, the...

As has been stated in other words..... :) Bocote weighs only a few grams more than 1/2ounce/ inch^3. A small hole drilled more deeply would have the least effect on balance. Except that the deeper you go, the more rigid the requirements for doing it accurately. Without the drill going...

I used to buy cast iron surface plates at auctions when the only other bidders were scrappies. You can still find them at times (Like the lapping plate the guy is using in the video). OTOH people know about straight edges, and it is unlikely to "steal" one of those anymore. A straight edge and...

Here's one at 50" for a decent price. (click on the 2000 mm version for $459. Can't get the link to go directly)...

Probably many of us have a chinese aftermarket sewing machine motor, brushless servo, or DC servo motor powering our lathes and other shop devices. Maybe even including the wife's sewing machine. :D I've got 4 of them including on my cue lathe and other machines. All early 550 w versions...

many of us are not that prolific. Even Joey has a day job, i hear? You are forming up a wood collection, so it could only be a matter of time...... Plus your posts are interesting. :) smt

Yikes! I must still be (luckily) in my probationary period. Have of course "heard" is could cause "allergies" - had no idea! That's scary. I'll work safer going forward. Hate wearing airsupply mask, but looks like it's better than the possible alternative. Thank you for posting that. smt...

Can you describe what was entailed in importing it? Have friends in a number of countries in eastern Europe, but 1.) didn't realize what spectacular wood was there/did not visit wood shops; & 2.) have always had the impression that going to the IRS for a root canal and proctology exam was less...

There was not an easy way to find out, without spilling the beans if they didn't already know. There were enough people involved on both coasts as well as a subcontractor for another (successful!) component in Ireland. I did not know enough of the multiple contract details to get involved in...

don't know anything about production cues, i have used it for rings; it is easy to work & looks good (to me) but tricky due to the different expansion rates mentioned in my other post above. after acclimatizing for a few weeks, you can feel ridges between wood and metal. Esp if it was ever...

You might have missed my point, though? With one (cheap/or easy to make) slightly eccentric bushing & an undersize bit, within a given range you can dial in any size you want within very fine limits in any router. OTOH once into production, having a purpose ground tool makes sense. smt

& rightly so! OTOH you left out the important information in her CV - does she have a good pool table, regular cue? what is her Fargo?

I've never used silver in a cue, but have used mixed materials in other applications and furniture. If your cue maker has never used silver himself, before; it might not be a quick/easy learn for the app you suggest - veneered points. So it depends how deep your pockets and patience are to...

Mr. Diver - You seem to be an inquisitive guy interested in a lot of things, so this is thrown out there from that perspective. It probably won't help you directly unless you do get a pin router. :) In the old daze before cnc , production woodworking included making a lot of parts to templates...

Just FWIW - my post was meant to poke fun at all of us. Hope it was not off putting to the OP. I was serious, that most of us when starting something new, mostly need "permission". We think we have ideas how to do a given task, and then get bogged down in the details. Until we either take a...

dunno, though..... anytime someone starts something almost completely new, there are so many unknowns, it's more about asking permission. Like "I can take a dull steak knife and cut this off without too much damage, but is there something i just don't know to think about?? Next step up, maybe...

I'll give this a bump and maybe you will get some better replies. :) First, i don't know what means? However, a gun drill, correctly set up, is the gold standard for drilling true in almost any material. They were originally designed for drilling deep small bore holes in steel gun barrels...

I made one out of a piece of heavy angle iron. IIRC, the thread is oddball. Seems it was 13P? but the dia is much larger than 1/2". Single pointed it on the lathe so don't recall accurately. A little bit more about it here...

Ernie - I really appreciate a guy at your level being willing to share. And thanks for the nice things you said! I can only aspire to points as long as yours. The level of work control & risk definitely increases with longer angles. Are your cutters stellite? or Carbide? I make all my own...

Whenever it comes up on Practical Machinist about someone wanting to know how to get into the machine shop business or whether to buy a machine shop that is for sale, the advice is always "Buy a Hotdog cart and stake out a good corner" You'll make more money, be cash positive within a year...