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I am using a radial pin in my cues. I purchased both the radial tap and the undersized tap from Atlas. I drilled and tapped a shaft this week with the undersized tap and couldn't get the pin to go in. I re-tapped about 8-10 times and still no-go. So I ran the regular tap in once and now the...

I just spent 3 days in the Bobcad training seminar and it was awesome. The instructor (Sorin) was extremely knowledgable and very helpful. Anyone who is using Bobcad should look into attending one of these seminars. Just thought I would share with all of you. Russ

I have a friend who is restoring an old Brunswick snooker table (I have not seen it) and he needs the plastic buckets. Anyone know where to purchase them. I have searched the web but to no avail. Any ideas?

I installed my first G-10 pin today. Any suggestions on how to polish or shine it up to look a little more classy?

I just had a customer drop of a predator shaft and want it put on their MD. The pin looks like the quick release pin on their website. I protrudes out 1 inch, is .250 in diameter, and has 3 threads at the joint. I need the insert for the shaft. Can anyone tell me where to get it? Thanks. Russ

Any of you cue builders going to be at the BCA's in Vegas in May either doing cue repair or just participating?

I had a fellow cuemaker in my shop today and the argument/discussion was whether or not to thread the joint ring and butt cap. The argument "for" was that one cannot rely solely on the glue to hold these items on without the help of threading. The argument "against" was that if you have more...

I have Bobcad 21 and was wondering if version 23 was worth the $195.00 to upgrade. If so, is it any easier to use and what are the differences?

Any ideas how to get the real nasty shafts to look new again. You know the ones with the dirt and chalk deep down into the grain. Thanks, Russ.

A good friend of mine and fellow custom cue maker has recently developed a buzz in a couple of his cues. He doesn't post here so he asked me to ask you guys if you have any ideas. Many of us have tried to isolate where the buzz is coming from but just can't tell. I am not sure of his...

Looking for the "best" cnc inlay machine. Any suggestions?