Homemade Tip Compression

Norm Craig · Mar 5, 2014

I'm looking for a way I can compress (elkmaster, for snooker) tips at home, with out much equipment. I play with a local pro's compressed Elkmaster's but he can be difficult to get a hold of sometimes, especially when I desperately need a tip. I've looked at the Picone pressers, but am curious what tricks the forum has up its collective sleeve.
Any ideas?
Thanks,
Norm

ideologist · Mar 5, 2014

Norm Craig said:
I'm looking for a way I can compress (elkmaster, for snooker) tips at home, with out much equipment. I play with a local pro's compressed Elkmaster's but he can be difficult to get a hold of sometimes, especially when I desperately need a tip. I've looked at the Picone pressers, but am curious what tricks the forum has up its collective sleeve.
Any ideas?
Thanks,
Norm

Use a bench vise. Get a domed piston from a machine shop for a few dollars. Presto!

rhatten · Mar 5, 2014

Get a 'C' clamp.... (put between 2 pieces of metal)... squeeze away.

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peter_gunn · Mar 5, 2014

You will have better result with constant preasure- put the tip below car wheel

oldschool1478 · Mar 5, 2014

This is what I use.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/POOL-CUE-TIP-PRESS-13mm-PRESS-JUMP-CUE-BREAK-CUE-PLAYING-TIPS-lathe-repair-tools-/171244690171?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item27defa9afb

j_zippel · Mar 5, 2014

ideologist said:
Use a bench vise. Get a domed piston from a machine shop for a few dollars. Presto!

I'd say this is the way to go

Masirib5 · Mar 5, 2014

How much pressure and for how long?

Homemade Tip Compression

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