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Greetings. Need help on how go about this repair. Ceuleman wood pin screws into this joint. Not sure why they would make collar joint so thin. Thanks in advance! Biloxi69

I have McDermott Carom cue model CRMS06 that hits soft and the sound it makes is not solid. Was thinking the tenon/ferrule connection is not good so I turned it down to replace with a different ferrule. As I turn the ferrule down I realized that it’s a one piece ferrule tapped into the shaft...

Hello guys, I have a Predator laminate shaft that have a single split. You can see it in the pic. I was thinking removing the ferrule either by applying friction or just turning down and make a new one. But to address the split, what do you suggest? Get some Titebond in there somehow...

Greetings, I have some yellow shim stock that is .020 inch in thickness. They are roughly 10”x 7”. See attachments. I’m selling 3 sheets for 20.00 bucks shipped. I have 70 sheets right now. They are great for collets. I ditch the delrin for these. They do not leave any jaw marks and...

Greetings, Just curious what is the preferred tips and hardness for straight rail and 3C. I installed tips at a local carom club and supply their cue needs. Most of them don’t have any clue on what tips to use when I ask them. They tell me put a good tip on. I have a few that request Kamui...

Hello everyone, What are your thoughts or principles on old tips as far as integrity goes. Do they deteriorate after x amount of years or get better like fine wine? This includes single layered tips like Triangle’s and layered tips. I’m talking about tips that is not installed. Was looking...

Hello everyone, I’ve attached an example pic of a wooden thread pin that’s broken. I get a few of those for repair every so often but I always suggest they buy a new shaft for about 125.00 online. Is this worth the trouble repairing vs buying a new shaft. 90% of the guys that plays carom...

Greetings, You guys noticed any difference between the besides price? They both are gel but is advertised as Ultra and more durable. Have anyone experienced any differences between the two? Thanks!

Greetings, Hoping someone can help. I need to find an arbor for a wooden pin. I modify a joint protector to do maintenance on these shaft. I wonder because it’s wood there aren’t any metal arbors made for it. Is there any precision arbor/drivers out there I can purchase? I’ve attached an...

This guy broke off his tip/tenon. I was going to tap/clean the area and work up a new tenon. I figure I ask the guys here first. Is there a good filler that hardens like wood so I can tap/thread for new tenon? Also this is a laminated shaft. Any suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks in...

Hello all. Anyone know where I can purchase a 1/2-10 lathe inserts for maintenance? There are for the shaft with wooden pin. Thanks in advance.

Hello everyone. Occasionally after installing and getting the ferrule flushed with the shaft, I would get a high area on the ferrule where it meets the shaft.. All would be flushed with the shaft but one area. What are tips to getting this flushed? I usually just use sandpaper but not sure...

Hi everyone. I need some help/ideas on how to taper a conical shaft. The tip/ferrule size is fine the way it is but 3 inches from the ferrule to 12 needs to be tapered down. I guess it's like converting this conical taper to a pro taper. The guy I'm doing this for complains the shaft is too...

Just bought a mid size lathe and looking for a steady rest. A chuck steady rest would be ideal since it can be adjusted to do shaft/butt. Anyone have a spare lying around that wants to get rid of it shoot me a message. Thanks in advance.

Hello everyone, I’m looking to buy a used cue lathe. Ready to move on from my homemade lathe. A Mid Size Cue Smith would be nice but I’m open to suggestions. Anyone upgrading and want to get rid of their old lathe, or willing to part with their used one, shoot me message. Thanks in advance.

Hello all. Newbie here. I enjoy playing straight rail carom and want to know what your opinions of what makes a great cue for straight rail. For example, the specs, or if you know a certain brand, hidden gems, and etc. I switched to a lighter cue to have a little more control over the speed...