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    Logan Turret Lathe

    My apology Neil, but it was mostly disassembled for transport. So I have pieces of it laying around the shop. I'll be looking for tooling since I have ran taig lathes to this point. Still smiling, Alan
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    Logan Turret Lathe

    Picked up a Logan Turret Lathe on Craig's list for 150.00. Mostly rebuilt and painted. Has a 5C collet changer and a 3 jaw chuck also. Who's a happy guy? Alan
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    UltraSkins, Bad Tips Miscues

    Tom, I push your UltraSkin tips every chance I get. Great tip, good price, and I have had nothing but positive feedback from my customers. Thanks, Alan Phelps Custom Cues
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    General rules in cue building

    Only doing something the way the recognized masters of cuemaking did it does not make you more than an imitator. Strive to be an innovator.
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    selling my shop

    Somebody's gonna get the deal of the century. Alan
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    Rattle in butt

    I could be way off base with this one, but I suspect what you are looking at is a combination of epoxy and tungsten powder that was added for weight and then drill out slightly. Maybe there is a weight bolt behind that. Alan
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    Ivory Tusk for trade... in Tampa area

    I agree, it would be a shame to cut it up. Alan
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    made my first shaft, need advice for second

    You have made a shaft that is soft, and softer. I personally like the soft hit of a juma ferrule, but would change the delrin collar out to black phenolic and see if that is more to your taste on hit. IMO a moori med also has a softish hit, so if the delrin to phenolic change is still too soft...
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    veneer rings

    As I read this thread, I'm not sure if I need more coffee, or more whiskey. Alan
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    TNT Max Pro cue tip. Free sample to the first 50 PM's

    PM sent with address. Thanks for your offer, Alan Phelps Custom Cues
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    veneer rings

    Kim, I had to check my Cue Monster on the Y travel after your post. I get 1.475 travel on mine. Not sure where the difference is, just thought I let you know. Of course these are the extremes of the travel also. Alan
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    Installing a ferrule - Elementary my dear

    PM sent. Alan
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    Veneer press

    Paul do you have a recommendation or a design? Thanks much, Alan
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    PC 7301 router rebuild tools

    Dave, I'll take them. Alan
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    Need Professional Help!

    PM sent. Alan
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    Shop Safety- Table Saw

    I use this jig from woodcraft every time I do a rip on the tablesaw. Great jig. Alan
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    Where to get Hole -Thru Rubber bumpers

    I just modify my standard bumper when I am asked to make an extension for one of my cues. Rubber gets really hard when it's really cold. Alan, Phelps Custom Cues
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    NEW Ivory Regulation Clarification...

    Thanks for the update Joe. Alan
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    Jump Only Tips

    Paypal sent for 10 tips. Thanks, Alan
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