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I started building my own carbon shafts once I found a carbon tube that I really liked. But one of the shafts are coming loose after a little bit of play time. Does anybody have any tips or tricks to maybe add some resistance or whatever the word is I'm sure y'all understand what I'm saying, to...

Okay guys so I just got an induction heater delivered I have a brass insert and a predator bk3 shaft that has a separated insert that I need to extract. It's the carbon fiber joint collar end shaft. Any tips on what I should watch out for when heating the insert I'm worried about damaging the...

What's a fair price for a insert change with phenolic housing on a predator quick release shaft? It's the first one I have done like this I don't want to overcharge or undercharge.

I have my own cue repair shop (Dees Cue Shop) and I'm a avid player. The problem i have been having is storage for customers. I had a 3×5 which didn't work long at all. Then went to the Road line 4×8. Has been fine but my shop is very busy these days. Anybody know something I don't as far as a...

A customer is looking for info on this cue. Seems like it has been screwed with. Maybe stripped, dyed, maybe a pin change. Any help would be much appreciated. Thanks guys.

I have a customer with a predator break cue with a quick release and he has tightened it up so much so often that he has pulled the first one or two threads completely off of the insert any tips on how to pull that insert out and replace it with a new one? I've already ordered the new insert I...

I have a customer with a Jacoby Ultra shaft that he is using on a different cue. The problem is the joint is a little smaller in diameter than the shaft collar. And somehow it is catching his beard hair which I have personally experienced and is very aggravating. I will know the exact diameter...

So I see the magic wrap fixtures for roughly $650. Chris Hightower has one for half that. Anybody experienced the real difference?

I attempted my first taper pass and forgot a large piece of math which made it comical, glad I got a video of it. Forget about that, where should my rounter bit be? I positioned the blades on the cross slide to barley brush the material to start. Am I wrong? I'm sure there's better ways. But, im...

As in the title I'm a new builder (10 years repair man) trying to find my way with a high tower midsize, Ridgid router and power feed and other tools of course. Im learning. I have heard that burls can be problematic so I'm staying away from them for now. But I have seen a few other materials...

As in the title I'm a new builder (10 years repair man) trying to find my way with a high tower midsize, Ridgid router and power feed and other tools of course. Im learning. I have heard that burls can be problematic so I'm staying away from them for now. But I have seen a few other materials...

Im a brand new builder, long time repair guy. When it comes to a router (my way for now) It seems like it has to come down to the fabricated mount. Ok, Fine. But different ppl are shitting on Bosch, Rigid, Porter cable etc etc.. Could somebody help me head in the right direction for a mount and...

Hello guys, let me start by giving a bit of background. simply put I have been doing repairs/modifications for a hair over ten years. (On a Chris H Mid size, 2nd machine now) I have always been super intrigued by cue work. I read the blue book of cues like a bible at 13, 14 lol Nowadays. I'm a...

I have a Collection of Jacoby's, Dale Perrys and Eugene's. Most have never hit a ball, the few that have i have cleaned up like new. I will sell everything including dealer cases and a instroke 3×7 Case for a steal. Or part out. I'm located in goldsboro Nc 27863.

Hey guys, Im curious what you use for polishing a shaft after retappering or reconditioning. After I reseal the exposed raw wood, I apply sealer, let it sit for a few and knock off the excess with a paper towel or 3000 grit. then I add cue wax from Chris Hightower from Cue man Billiards. Give it...

I have a 3/8-10 Modified Gulyassy and two guys, customers that have a different 3/8-10 pitch "The peak of the threads are sharp instead of flat. I cant find a specific "Modified" Tap. Will a regular 3/8 10 Tap work for modified taps? I dont see how and like I said I cant find a "Modified" Tap...

I started running a small repair lathe eleven years ago for about seven years out of a local room, (Fast Eddie's in Goldsboro Nc). So much has changed since then, Cf shafts and extensions etc. The room owner was shut down, (Taxes). I got divorced but my love of the game never went away so i...

Fellas I just opened a new shop after being out of the business for eleven years, so the extension installs are brand new to me. I'm gonna start with my own equipment first before a customers. My personal playing cue is a Mike Gulyassy built for me in 2001. Any heads up advice for the extension...

I have a customers revo shaft that has super glue about a half inch below the tip. What is the safest way to remove it? Acetone?

Hey guys I ran out of sealer and was curious what you may use for shaft cleaner and sealer that could be picked up at Lowes or Home depot while I wait on shipping?