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Thanks! I actually had planned to use Sheldon's approach for things like the tip of a floating point. In cases like that (where only the tip of the point is the problem area), I agree it is more efficient to program an "extra" pocket at that point. The "arc slowdown" sounds neat, but isn't...

Thanks for the idea Tony! I really admire your work and appreciate your help!

Question for Tony First, let me say that your generosity in providing this tutorial is without measure!!!!! Now for my question. You stated that you make your roughing passes in steps and your finish pass at full depth. I tried that initially, but ran into problems when my design had a...

Ditto Me too. Don't know why the source(s) couldn't be named in the thread:confused:

Lightly used custom I've played with this one on-and-off, but it's in like new condition. Specs: 19.2 oz. balanced 18 1/2" from butt cap 13mm dia. tip .850" dia. joint (phenolic) 1.250 dia. Butt cap (phenolic) 3/8-10 joint pin Titan ferrule LePro Tip One piece Babinga with Amboyna Windowed...

I'm curious too I'd also be interested to know if there is a common prefered weight used by pro players. I, personally, like a weight between 19 to 19.5 oz. However, I have found from experience that balance is more important (to me) than weight.

Check out this chart It's from Bell Forest Products http://www.bellforestproducts.com/specific-gravity/

My feeling exactly! Tap, tap, tap!

IMHO, it's the quality, not the name that matters I don't feel it's that big an issue. Regardless of the exact species, each piece of wood is unique. Is a cue with a crappy piece of Brazilian Rosewood better than a cue with a really nice piece of some other Rosewood?

If anybody is interested in one of these routers, Rockler is having a Web Blowout sale for $69.99 with free shipping. I just ordered one.

Here's mine I cobbled this together with some scrap plywood, a sheet of plexiglas and some aluminum angle. The enclosure catches just about everything. The gap in the front generates a draft into the enclosure. In addition, I have a JET air filtration system above the machine on the ceiling.

Right back at ya! Thanks to you as well! I bought my Mid-Size Cuesmith lathe from you a number of years ago. It was one of the best investments I ever made in my life. The number of cue lathe suppliers seems to be exploding lately, but you'll always be "The Man" as far as I'm concerned!

Wolfgang Spindle I'm suprised no one has mentioned the Wolfgang spindle. Maybe at 20K rpm it's not really a "high speed" spindle, but it's been working great for me. The maker of this spindle does offer an optional pulley that will up the rpm to 30K, but admits that this will reduce the life...

Wow! Thanks for sharing Frank!

Congrats! I remember when I got my Mid-Size years ago. I was like a kid on Christmas morning:grin: You've got a great piece of equipment to start on. Best of luck!

New 3/8-10 custom butt Bubinga with Amboyna burl windowed butt sleeve and ebony inlays. 15 oz. with .850" joint. $100 plus shipping.

Now, now.... I don't think jaydog468 was slamming the OP. I just think that some people don't consider the search function before they ask a question. There is a wealth of information in this forum that can be accessed by searching...and then you don't have to wait for someone to answer:wink:

New custom 3/8-10 butt I'd sell this one for $100. It's Bubinga with Amboyna burl windowed butt sleeve and Ebony inlays. Joint diameter is .850" and the weight is 15 oz.

How about an inexpensive custom. This is one of my early cues. Not real fancy, but a great hitter. $150 w/one shaft or $190 w/2 shafts Specs: Curly Maple forearm & butt sleeve Salmon w/white spec linen wrap Four Bocote points Four Bocote ovals in butt sleeve Bocote accent rings at butt &...

My sympathy! Sorry to hear the bad news Todd! Thankfully, no one was hurt!