begginer lathe

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Trent

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im trying to get ahold of a cheaper lathe one to just do tips cleanings ferrels and maybe to put butts on for cleaning those aswell.

is there a way to make a very basic lathe???

or does anyone have a cheap one for sale??

im talking about just getting started not looking to build a cue.
 
Cuesmith

If you've been reading this forum for any length of time, I'm sure you've read about Chris Hightowers machines.

You might be able to put together a lathe of your own a little cheaper, but the time and trouble just isn't worth it. Plus, you probably wouldn't end up with as good a machine as one you can buy from Chris.

I have seen some "cheap" lathes for cue work, but I wouldn't waste my money. Chris's machines are accurate and "ready to go"!

The other plus is resale. If you decide that cue work is not for you, you won't have any trouble selling one of Chris's machines. I doubt you could say that for something you put together yourself or one of the "cheap" cue lathes.

http://www.cuesmith.com/index.php?page=home
 
basic lathe

http://www.cuesmith.com/ Chris Hightower

http://www.porper.com/ Joe Porper

http://www.uniqueinc.com/ Bryan Swank

I have used a Cue Companion lathe from Bryan Swank, for ~10 years.
It is a basic lathe...for tips,ferrules,wraps,clean & condition shafts.
Make very basic sneaky pete cues.

Any one of the above would have a great repair lathe to start out with.

Get some old house cues to learn with.....so, when you made mistakes...
you will make lots of mistakes... just grab another cheap house cue !

later,
sax
 
Try a crutch tip lathe for spinning shafts. It's a start.
 
I tried to post a link to the machines that AZ member tsp&b builds/sells for you but,I couldnt!!get with him Im sure you will like what he has-I like the heck out of mine!!!!!!
 
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