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You can steam it out with a corner of a wet rag and a soldering iron. Make sure not to slip or you'll burn the wood. Or, put a drop of water on the ding, let it sit there so it soaks in and expands the wood. A little bit of sanding will probably be required with 400, 600, and/or 1000. Rotate the...

Cues are like cars in the respect that anything and everything can be repaired or replaced. Whether or not it's worth fixing is up to you. Also, many things can be done by the owner with basic tools, while other repairs require specialized tools and/or training. Not knowing your ability and the...

Avscue: Yes, you are correct that I said to put a G10 radial pin in a vise and whack it with a hammer. I didn't mean to be literal and set a challenge for you, but I applaud you following through with the experiment. To clear up any misunderstandings: - I'm not a joint pin expert. - I'm not a...

Perhaps I'm totally wrong, but... Pins are made out of G10 because it's light yet very strong. I highly doubt "ease of replacement" factored into the picture. Yes, G10 pins are far easier to machine out than a metal pin. Then again, when replacing a metal pin it's much easier to heat the pin to...

I don't know the density of Aegis, but there was a thread recently about ferrule hardness, which had many different types of ferrules listed. That info may he helpful to you. By the way, Juma and Elforyn are different materials.

Sorry, but $13 for a Moori isn't a deal. A couple well known cue supply web sites sell Moori's all day, everyday for $12. Bulk prices and dealer prices are even lower. I don't mean any offense, just saying.

I could be wrong, but I bet Chris Hightower would sell you one of his books. ;)

You can carefully pull out the little nails holding the case bottom in place. Then you can clean out the bottom and maybe blow high pressure air through the tubes. In the future, just swirl your tip on the carpet before putting it back in your case. That'll cut down on 99% of the chalk in your...

This is an easy solution, and I'm not slamming you personally for your post, but... Maybe it's just me, but the idea of having to bring my own pool balls to a pool hall is absolutely shameful for the pool hall owner. CreeDo is totally right: Some pool hall owners just don't give a crap. And yet...

The one that drives me nuts is when someone chalks their cue, then blows the chalk off the tip. Who was the first ignoramus to do this, and why does this still happen today?!? You usually only see this in poorly made tv shows and movies. Then, some idiot who thinks he's good (probably the same...

The BCA rule book is far more expansive and addresses far more scenarios, but for some reason people still like to use thinner rule books that leave too many situations open for interpretation, leading to arguments. So, based on the rules you were playing by, here's how I would rule: At the top...

Unless I've missed something over the last 25 years of playing pool, chalk is the substance that helps increase the friction between the cue tip and the cue ball, thereby allowing you to make the cue ball move to the next desired location. Right? As we all know, miscues happen for two reasons...

As per Tom Hay, it's most likely cuz the shaft was tapped with an undersized tap to purposefully make a tight fit. That's not a horrible thing, and it will loosen up over the years. If you don't like it, run the regular size tap down the shaft and the problem should be solved. Another slim...

Sold pending payment. Used, very good condition, works perfectly. Looks exactly like this http://www.muellers.com/Willard-Tipping-Machine,437.html except it has a couple glue goobers on it. If wanted, I can text pics of the exact machine. I have all the parts except the Tip Holder, seen here...

Yeah, I really didn't think it was a 20 pound cue. I was just be a smart-aleck. Hence, the winking smiley. So, this number 20... does it say "20" or "#20"? Cuz if it's just "20", I would imagine that represents the weight in ounces. If it's "#20", then it's some sort of numbering scheme that...

A 20 pound cue?!? (#20) WOW!!! I bet that breaks like a monster! ;)

By the way, a phenolic ferrule with an Odega break tip on top breaks as hard and jumps as easily as phenolic.

In the current version of the BCAPL rule book, phenolic tips are legal again, for now. Equipment - 9. Cues - d. The cue tip must be composed of leather, fibrous, or pliable material. Note: Pending further research and review, the BCAPL has temporarily rescinded the prohibition of the use of...

All of your patent law questions would be best answered by a patent lawyer, not a bunch of pool people on an internet forum. No offense guys. ;) For what it's worth, I, too, have a unique product that I wanted to patent, and looked into patenting my idea, but discovered it's just far too...

Cock Block. Not Cock Chalk.