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Since I have a jointer and planer, I can make sure a piece of wood is flat. I put the sandpaper on the wood and use light pressure on the tip to make small circles, both clockwise and counterclockwise. Then I check the tip for flatness on the flat wood. If it rocks or I can see light at the...

As always Dave, your comment is concise and right on the money. He was great to deal with. I’m hoping we can still get quality US tips now and in the future. I echo your condolences; I couldn’t say it better.

Try 91% rubbing alcohol on a paper towel. Inexpensive and alcohol is recommended by CF shaft makers. Evaporates quickly.

Check with Cueman, I’m sure he can help you. He’s always had the answer for me.

I have finished three blanks from Verboteam and can testify to how straight they are. I have replaced a McDermott and Viking wood shaft with these. The shafts play great. If you have the time and equipment to finish these, this is a great deal.

Have you thought about buying a CF blank with a joint diameter close to the Cuetec joint? I did this for my grandson’s R 360, just needed to flare the joint slightly. I don’t recall the source, but I found the blank online. Just a suggestion.

Just installed this Cueman tip. Installed easily, just as easy as any Kamui of Ultraskin. Hope to hit some pool balls first of next week. Good job Chris; I’ll be recommending these to friends who need a new tip.

Haven’t had time since the tips just arrived yesterday afternoon. I will ASAP. I had not thought of pix.

I have a couple arriving tomorrow; I’ll install one to provide some feedback. Looking forward to hitting some balls with the tip.

While APA has no problem raising your hcp, they will move mountains to keep from lowering your hcp. They never take into consideration that your opponent played horribly (bad day at work, wife on your ass, etc.) that day. Play that same person again next week and get your ass handed to you...

Rick, 10 years ago I was in the same position; just wanted to do tips. Chris talked me out of a smaller lathe and into a Mid Size lathe. Fast forward to today and I have finished 3 CF shafts and numerous tips and ferrules. Replacing a ferrule is not much more work than a tip, when you get the...

It’s late September and I should be back in school.

Air pockets and lack of glue in that spot almost always cause the “click” sound. As mentioned above, cut the tip and pad off and correctly install new tip and pad. A new tip properly prepared will correct that problem.

After seeing your pix, the Edge alignment tool should still do the job for you. It’s designed to align tailstock to headstock. It’s by far the easiest way to accomplish this task I’ve tried. Again, good luck.

There is an alignment tool called The Edge (about 50 dollars when I bought mine) that is a major timesaver. You’ll need 2 dead centers and a good dial indicator to make it work. I think there are videos on YouTube that will give you an idea how it works. You may want to contact Chris (Cueman)...

Did I miss something? The rails (business end) still to be cloth covered!

I have searched the internet for CF blanks with a joint diameter of .855 (McDermott) and cannot find anyone who sells these. Any help would be greatly appreciated. I have a customer (read friend) who cannot pay over $400 for a Defy shaft and I would like to help him out. Thanks guys.

I tried one (different brand) a few years ago; pretty much worthless as I could get no backspin with it. I watched the video; Max got backspin but he’s a pro. I’d like to see a skilled pro play a tournament with one, then I would have the confidence to try another.

Try this: Get some 2000 to 3000 grit sandpaper and lightly sand the shaft. Then get some shaft cleaner (Cueman has a good one) to clean the shaft. His sealer is quite good too. If all you have is Minwax, then wax and buff the shaft. BTW, Cueman makes a good shaft wax too.

Be careful you don’t delaminate a layer or two. Me, I’d just buy a harder tip to start with.