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    Widen shaft thread by tapping

    NO...It is a simple fix, BUT you have to have the 3/8-10 tap...JER
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    How many of you sit down while working on lathe?

    I have 3 lates at one end of the shop & I sit at them. I have 3 at the other end, that I stand to use...JER
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    look

    I've made dozens of wooden ferrules, starting in 1986. NONE of them have failed. I would trim the tip height though. Any off-center hit will put enough side pressure to pop the tip off. I take the ferrule diameter & maltiply by .350. That's the height of my tip shoulder...JER
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    joint collar and insert salvage?

    KJ is right. It makes no sence to reuse these parts. Who ever is doing this repair is a true beginner. For an experienced repairman this is a simple job. ...JER
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    Addicting? You weren't kidding!

    So today I ordered a few cheapo house cues that I plan on converting to sneaky petes. Again, this is going to be for practing joint point/shaft insert/collars/butt plate/ferrule install/tennon threading/install and whatever else I can. I'm also going to strip the finish and then taking them to...
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    short-spliced forearm question

    The splicing, is the joining of the handle & the forearm. As far as I'm concerned the "points" are simply glued into the slots formed by either the "V" cutter or the "flat bottomed" cutter. I don't think the term "spliced" has anything to do with the assembly of the points...JER P.S. I have...
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    lookin for suggestions, how to cut bumper

    That's what I would do. Turn the lathe slowly & use a sharp tool...JER
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    Question?

    Juma, but you should have probably had the butt cap on when you tapered the butt...JER
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    WTB Delrin gibs for taig lathe

    What is a gib????????...JER
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    Putting on ferrule

    It would help if you could tell us where you live. There may be a repair man near you. It will take more specialized equipment than you have...JER
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    What is your least favourable operation when you guys make your cues?

    I love all of the cutting & finishing. I HATE sanding...JER
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    Tulipwood for joint collars?

    Clean nails, but he has the proof he's a Qmaker...GLUE residue on his fingers...JER
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    finish over wrap

    I press the wrap, then sand & press it a 2nd time. Then I use ELMERS white glue for my 1st coat, then put my final coats over that...JER
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    Making changes on custom cue orders

    If it takes MORE time... It will cost you more MONEY...JER
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    How old is your BLACK HEART CUE?

    On the joint end of the shaft & on the butt cap, under the rubber bumper is a number. Let's say it is 86-1-12. The cue was made in 1986. January & this is the 12th cue made that month...JER
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    wrong side of the bed?

    Here's yer sign...
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    WTB...McDERMOTT D SERIES WEIGHT BOLTS

    I have them. PM me for price etc...JER
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    3 ball break

    THANKS, Scott. Hope 2013 will be good to you...JER
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    3 ball break

    I can't find the rule. Do you have to hit the head ball, in a 3 ball game ??? JER
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    Samsara tip

    I've had problems glueing these tips. Any suggestions?...JER
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