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josie

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When you guys are attaching the handle to the forearm how big is your handle? Is it tapered at all? I usually have my forearm about .060" oversize when I install points but have left my handles straight at about 1.290". I have been thinking of turning the handle down some before hand to lessen the turns after the handle is attached. Is it harder to get the A joint turning true with a tapered handle?

Just looking for some opinions and different techniques.

Thanks
 
I tapper my handles before I install. I have not found it to be more difucult to make everything run true this way.

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Dustin
 
I cut my handle stock to 1.5"(round),then I let it rest. Then I taper the small end to 1.250" & let it rest. Then I taper it to 1.150", then after a rest I use my collets to center it, face it off, then join it to the forearm. I let the assembled handle & forearm rest & then take one cut to true the whole thing, assemble the butt sleeve & let it rest. Then I taper the small end to 1.125". After another rest I taper to .900" & do any inlays. One more rest & then a final turning...JER
 
i taper my cue down in 2 peices. then i dry fit to make sure its running true. if not i reface everything. i dont have much trouble with this method. i make everything fit perfect then cue my wrap groove later. ensures your points will always be perfect. when i glue i put it between centers while still wet. (if it moves which is never) find the high spot, i stop from spinning and use the blunt end of my tool post at push on the middle. i only had to do this once ot twice

credit goes to jerry -r-. without him id probably quit making cues by now
 
I taper everything down to within .020" of finish size before assembly. It's not difficult for me to keep a centerline. Whether you assemble early or just before finish, you'll still end up taking the same number of cuts. I think it's a choice you'll have to make for yourself, based on what works best for you.
 
josie said:
When you guys are attaching the handle to the forearm how big is your handle? Is it tapered at all? I usually have my forearm about .060" oversize when I install points but have left my handles straight at about 1.290". I have been thinking of turning the handle down some before hand to lessen the turns after the handle is attached. Is it harder to get the A joint turning true with a tapered handle?

Just looking for some opinions and different techniques.

Thanks
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If you are going to taper first then keep in mind that it is hard to chuck up on a taper. You will want to support the back end of the handle or use a steady rest out on the bed of your lathe. I support from the back. While handle is in the chuck I will dry fit the prong and see if it spins at a lower speed on center.

jim.
 
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