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Anyone use LB phenolic to plug a 3/8-10 shaft hole, and then retap? My concern is once repaired, the tread will loosen on the pin while in use. I have seen a black plastic used, but not sure what they are using. thanks for any advise. Steve

I have read all the posts describing the inserts with the AK chip breaker, and was wondering about one fitting a 1/4" horrible freight, or ebay holder. If I read everything right, you need a 3/8 holder, which is no problem, just want to be sure I am ordering the right one. Also, there are 2 ic...

How about showing your favorite cue that you made this past year. or maybe show the cue that most caught your attention from another cuemaker. I need to download my camera....pic to follow. Happy New Year !!

I am trying to get a nice "deep" gray stain on a cue. I am looking for any tips you may have. I am either getting way too dark, or too much contrast. meaning the grain is about right, but the closed pores are still tan. I am using trans tint, but open to anything that works. I have tried...

Question... If you use wax on the tennon to cut threads with a compression die, won't the wax interfere with the epoxy bond? I have not used any lubricant because of this reason, but I it makes me nervous threading tennons (have not twisted one off yet). But the threads are even more sketchy...

I am switching to a water based finish. Considering Enduro, but open to others. I am set up to spray. Also, I have been doing several stacked leather wraps, and dye. Any problems with the dye migrating in these water based finishes? Feel free to pm if you dont wish to "put it out there" Thanks

Wondering about the pressure to a pin in a butt when you offset the tailstock to cut the taper. Do you think its negligable? I was thinking about dedicating a chuck that would allow the maintenance pin a few degrees of travel to not stress the area. Not sure if I am overthinking this or not so...

Ready to apply an epoxy finish for the first time. I have a fly rod finishing motor that is like 10 rpm. Wondering if that is too slow or ok. Any other tips would be appreciated as well. Thanks

I was just looking for guidelines in material minimum thickness. Specifically I have mother of pearl that is about .1 thick. if I inlay a diamond at .1 deep the edges will be fairly thin after turning it down to match the cue. If i set it .1 on the edge of the diamond, won it be noticable in...

I have read several posts on using titebond glues for veneer stacks. I have not read much about titebond 3. Lots of mention of 1 and 2 but not 3, am i missing something? I thought that 3 was their strongest formula (WOOD Magazine). I have used it for a couple of years in other wood projects...

Looking for enough to complete one cue...anyone have any, or a lead for it is discontinued at Prath***, and Atl**. Thanks FOUND SOME......NEVER MIND

Just wondering if anyone has used the Dura Gloss finish made for fishing rods. Trondak u-40 Dura Gloss is the product. It is flexible, and non yellowing. I used it on a few fly rods I made, and its really a deep looking finish. Its an epoxy finish, with a uv stabilizer in it. Looking for...

Yes I'm a college grad, so not those joints....(get that out of the way) I was wondering in your opinions, which joint combo is the easiest to master. Specifically a 3/8-10-wood, or the 5/16-18 to a brass insert. I completely understrand the right tool for the job, and good machining...

Any opinions on the best books/videos/websites out there for new cue makers to make sure they have in their library. Or let me phrase it this way. What would the be the best "Information" to start out with. Opinions of course! Chris Hightowers book? Popular videos? I have made custom flyrods...