durometer

3andstop · Jan 29, 2015

Has anyone purchased one of those cheapo durometers advertised on ebay auctions? The ones shown ranging from 18 to 28 bucks? I'm interested in feedback for use in checking cue tips?

I realize they dont have to be very accurate, just consistent relatively from tip check to tip check. Thx.

Albatross Cues · Jan 29, 2015

It all depends on the shore hardness scale of the durometer. Most are in the A scale and will not work very well withy the harder tips. Look for one that is in the D scale would be a better option, although they are more expensive, they will work better for checking tips.

Good luck with your search.

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cuesblues · Jan 29, 2015

Shore D durometer tester
The cheap ones on Ebay are fine just to check tip hardness
Looks like they're about $35 now days

Celophanewrap · Jan 29, 2015

I found mine on ebay, it wasn't the cheapo one, but it was used and an older one. I paid a little under what the cheapo ones go for, it seems to work fine.
I also bought a cheapo digital one, the readings so far have been identical

3andstop · Jan 29, 2015

Thanks for the input guys, I just bought this one, we'll see what happens. Lucky it was from USA Thx

http://www.ebay.com/itm/301047349906

Ps. Ordered the "D" thanks!

Vahmurka · Jan 30, 2015

3andstop said:
I just bought this one, we'll see what happens

please report how it does, and maybe some results of your measurements just to get the picture. I might be interested in trying that myself as well

Blue Hog ridr · Jan 30, 2015

I remember it said that the cheaper ones will work ok.

At the time that I was looking, the stands were the killer. Maybe cheaper now.

How would one use it without a stand.

I don't think you can get a very good reading by hand held.

Build your own, possibly.

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