Yes you can have an insert put in the shaft .
I repair shafts like that. With the same inserts that Tiger uses.
If you would like me to fix that for you just let me know ?
I actually built this cue as my personal break cue til someone offered me alot of money that I couldn't turn down !
This cue was the first J/B that I ever built so it should be a collectors item when I die ! LOL
Good luck with the sale !
P.S. You couldn't buy that cue from me now a days for less...
Tiger Glue !
I have been useing Tiger Glue for as long as I can remeber and I have never had a tip come off yet !
I even use it to glue Corals to base rock in my Saltwater Fish tanks. Even the corals never come off and there under saltwater there whole life ! LOL
You can't go wrong with the Everest tip !
I put one on after I won the Pittsburgh Open(UPA Event) and won the Player's Championship in Valley Forge 3 weeks later !
Very consistant tip !
I practice every day for about 2-3 hours !
Unless there is a tournament I just practice running out with the locals in my pool room !
If practicing for an event I dress the part and bare down as hard as if I am playing a match in a tournament !
If your interested in some Sniper's I can hook you up with some at a great price !
As far as the blue goes you can get a brown furniture marker and paint the edge before you burnish the tip !
Let me know if your interested ?