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I have been intrigued reading about the numerous ferrule material you guys use. May I ask has anyone written a detailed list of the types which show the range from 'hard hit' to 'soft hit'. Or indeed, materials that seem to work better for the low deflection everyone seems obsessed about? Are...

Does anyone else has an issue with the lack of steady when working on shorter pieces on a Porper lathe? I thought I would be able to make some collets and just use the the inside of the spindle to 'steady' my work. But I didn't realise the inner diameter does not run true to the outer. Mine...

I notice a lot of you talk about coring. What part of an american pool cue butt is cored? Just the middle bit (I don't know the proper term). Do you core the wood specifically to keep weight down or because you find some of the woods unstable? How long is the bit you core out? And may I ask...

I posted this in ask the cue maker but think it should be here. Can somebody please explain the preferred grades of maple for american pool cues? I have used lots of maple myself, buying in boards and just picking the bits I like. But i keep reading about 'old growth' maple and various other...

*not sure if I posted in the 'best' category so I just re-posted in machinery and supplies. sorry* Can somebody please explain the preferred grades of maple for american pool cues? I have used lots of maple myself, buying in boards and just picking the bits I like. But i keep reading about...

Hi guys, and merry christmas while i'm at it. :) Has anyone got experience of the Porper Model B lathe? Advantages/disadvantages over other bench top cue lathes? Any long term issues regarding wear/stability/accuracy? Was there ever, or did anyone else make, a travelling or fixed steady to...