anyone use PAIR TipForge tip tool or similar ones?

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Has anyone tried the PAIR Forge tip tool? This is the best video I found demonstrating it:

https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=1653946606485393

Or this one which looks very similar and an all in one kit (tip cutting blade plus tip centering) and is delivered from California and can be returned there if necessary:


Unfortunately, none of the videos I've found show the tool(s) completely apart, how the tool(s) connect around and center the shaft (I have collets to use to protect the shaft), how the blades are changed, etc.

I cannot figure out what the bottom part of the tool is for (in red rectangle):

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Just found out a bunch from David Micah Sanchez after finding his following ad post on facebook:

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So, going back to this picture:

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The second tool in the right column is for using specialized curved blades (more expensive and harder to find) and is not necessary. The last tool in the right column is an additional screw for holding in the blade assembly, again not needed. He also state there is a self centering plastic collet that runs the full length of the tool on the left side of the picture plus the tip centering applicator and some extra blades for $90 shipped (no taxes, etc.). He was very helpful and is a member of Kentucky Billiards Market on facebook.

Looking forward to trying this out with some cheap tips and the old crusty and unclaimed shaft I found tucked in a back cabinet where we play.
 
I like the idea but I doubt the knives can cut some hard tips and, especially, those with hard clear plastic bottoms as are found in Kamui clear tips or the Rhino Time Crystal.
 
Paul Bell said:
I like the idea but I doubt the knives can cut some hard tips and, especially, those with hard clear plastic bottoms as are found in Kamui clear tips or the Rhino Time Crystal.
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I cut all of mine close on the lathe, but still have to cut the remaining pads, hard tip, etc with a razor
 
I purchased one of the PAIR TipForge with the centering attachment and have done two tips thus far. You could definitely nick a ferrule but if you’re careful and take your time it’s not an issue. The biggest issue I’ve had is cutting the radius. The first one I took too much off the tip but the second tip I did much better.
 

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zeeder said:
I purchased one of the PAIR TipForge with the centering attachment and have done two tips thus far. You could definitely nick a ferrule but if you’re careful and take your time it’s not an issue. The biggest issue I’ve had is cutting the radius. The first one I took too much off the tip but the second tip I did much better.
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i do everything on a lathe Try cutting the radius only half way across the center of the tip Even though i have no idea about this gadget, i'm thinking You may have taken the blade all the way across, thus removing too much material
 
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zeeder said:
The first one I took too much off the tip but the second tip I did much better.
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The video shapes tip too angled---like a cone head.
The video, too, does nothing to protect the ferrule from glue sticking on it.
Zeeder's ferrule looks like it has some glue on it (like mine without the gizmo).
 
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