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I for one have no problem with the new guys posting. What has turned me off is the shameless self promoting side of it. If you want to post a cue, post it. Don't write a half page ad trying to sell it with made up accolades. Now, if it's the owner, that's a different. They can call it as...

Guess I'm missing something here

I would have to say that waterborne finish over fast epoxy, may not be a good combination. Definitely looks like an adhesion problem, and I don't think it will limit it's self to just this area. I'd strip the whole cue. Check with the waterborne manufacturer and see what they think. With...

cut off tool No, I'm a big fan of iscar, but don't think they make 1/4 inch tools. I'm lucky enough to have a BDB1340 jet to work on. I'd bet those will work, it really depends on the quality of the insert, as long as the holder can hang on to the insert, it will work ok. I just put those up...

parting tool Don't know if you can buy them seperate, but these cut off holder usual have inserts that get down to atlest .078 width...

cnc router Don't believe posted specs. Dissect the components. IE, ballscrew grade. rigidity, and controller type. Plus really think out how you plan on using the machine. Also, any noticeable backlash is unacceptable for inlay work. Best thing to have it demo, is a circle. Have it do one...

another You never told us what cnc machine you are using. That would help, if it is not a well known type, the construction of it would be helpfull, along with mechanical items, like ball screw type and controller settings. it's probably the cue moving, but that's a lot of movement with a...

I stand corrected, but it still yellows. I still don't see 2 ton anywhere. And the thread isn't about strength anyway.

I've seen both yellow. Funny how 2 ton Devcon has a 2000lb shear rating. Most of the yellow cues I have seen where from the 90's. 2001 build is still a baby. I know for sure some of them where 5 min, because the guy who made them told me what he used. He's in the ICA HOF, but I won't name...

I've mentioned this before in threads, but will do it again. Fast set epoxies, do so because of an organic compound called mercaptan. It's also what gives them the unique odor. It also attracts moisture. It never stops attracting moisture. I've been told, it is also why fast set epoxies...

Personnaly not a fan of 5 minute epoxy, but that's their decision. As someone wiser than me said, hey, did you ever see them spin a car to shoot car coat on it, why should I spin a cue.

epoxy I'm confused, Rick I thought you shot PPG clear over the G5

Cue makers Anyway you were playing games. Must be a trick they teach in law school.

epoxy System 3 recommends weighing portions on one of it's laminating products. It's ratio is that critical. Weighing is much more accurate.

ebony Don't think I meant it was unacceptable. Probably been going on since ebony has been used in cues. Pretty common on guitar fret boards.

ebony Black ebony is getting harder to get everyday. Madagascar is shut down, that was the really black stuff. Gaboon is coming in with a lot of brown streaking. If you want jet black, try plastic. I recently talked with a major lumber importer and he said his source for ebony would no...

Steel joints Cue joints are like ice cream. Everyone has different tastes. Wouldn't the world be boring with just one flavor.

steel joint Funny, 70 percent of my orders are steel joint, but then I do old school. I think you see a lot of non steel jointed cues on the forum for many reasons. A lot of new cuemakers start out with phenolic joints. Large pins are popular right now, and their weight tends to lead to non...

Question on cored cues Looks like we may have to update the pool cue dictionary. Would bring some different materials into play. Another use for the wrap magic.

cnc Lethe As Royce said, homing is tricky. Opticals would be your best bet, but make sure you can keep dust and dirt out of them. Only thing that jumps out at me, is the lead screw under the cutting area, I'd look into some kind of cover, dust and chips will eat those delrin nuts. With the...