I have a Phenolic Ferrule/Tip combo, I want my mechanic to flatten down the crown and put a Samsara tip on.I have heard of these coming off, has anyone ever applied a black compression pad to the ferrule first ( like the ones used for Ivory Ferrules) and then the Samsara? What would this do to the hit and feel? Ed
Phenolic Ferrule and Samsara Tip
- Thread starter Ed Keeney
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NOT NECASSARY....
Have good cue repair person install the tip properly-
" Tip wont come off:wink:
The Samsara tip needs the best super glue to stick.
A competent tip fitter would know that.
No need for a pad.
Samsara tip holds chalk better than phenolic.
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I have a Samsara break tip glued to one of the ferrules on my J&J break cue shafts. Direct glue. No issues yet. Hits nice.
If he is facing the ferrule flat, you really don't need a pad under the tip. The phenolic material is already hard enough protecting the ferrule. He can just install the Samsara tip without having a pad. If the ferrule is without a cap after facing the crown flat, then a pad may be necessary to help with the glue adhesion and protection.
I have a Samsara break tip glued to one of the ferrules on my J&J break cue shafts. Direct glue. No issues yet. Hits nice.
Same here. I flattened the end of an Action jump/break cue with a phenolic tip, faced it off nice and flat , then Super Glued (gel) it directly to the ferrule. Breaks nice...no issues.
Sometimes you've got to experiment with different glues to find one that works right for a particular tip. I went through about four different glues before I found one that would adhere properly to a White Diamond.
Maniac