Bought a Williard tipping machine; any tips?

[mmedford]

I'm a newbie; so will take any tips or insight possible...

What kind of glue is suggested? Loctite...?

Thanks,
Mark

 

[Rip]

Take your time getting used to backing out the screw adjustment when trimming the side wall of the tip close to ferrule. Play with it and you'll find the "sweet spot". I'm not exactly the most patient person in the world so this was my achilles heel when I first used the Willards. Replace the cutting blade with a shiny new sharp one when you feel resistance when trimming the side wall. They are working on a tip shaper device for the Willards Tipper Trimmer. The last I heard was it should be ready for purchase in several months through Muellers. Enjoy!

 

[Rain-Man]

Sharp blades

Hi Mark,

Like was previously stated, make sure you have sharp blades...

Also, try practicing with a few junk shafts and cheap tips before you try it out on your shaft (or anyone else's for that matter!!!)..

I have quite a few 'junk' shafts laying around here Mark. If you'd like, can send you a few of of them, along with some cheap tips for practice? PM me, or send me a text, you have my number buddy.. :thumbup:

Rain-Man

 

[rtbbf]

williard

Smart move saves money and gather friends....No 1. when backing out to adjust the depth to trim tip...SCREW back in...

 

[klockdoc]

Not right at this moment. but as soon as they wear out, I contact you.

Thanks for the thought though!

Use Kamui super soft. Stock up!

 

[ROB.M]

Smart move saves money and gather friends....No 1. when backing out to adjust the depth to trim tip...SCREW back in...

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PM sent-
I had typed up a long post about the tips,tool and glues but the pool gods must of not wanted the info for all to see and the page refreshed itself and went blank.
Ill suppose the pool gods wanted to keep the money in the pros pockets'


Rob.M

 

[Baby Huey]

Willard Tipping Machine

The machine works well if you use it properly. It's a glorified pencil sharpener. You have to be careful not to shave the tip too closely as you might cut the ferrel.
- change blades frequently
- don't take deep cuts
- practice on house cues before you take on expensive shafts especially with ivory

Multilayered tips are more difficult to trim so start off with non-layered tips. As you gain experience the machine will be easier to use.

 

[cuesblues]

I agree that starting with a couple of "junk" shafts is a good idea.
Start with something like Super Glue Gel, inexpensive tips.
I used the rapid sanding tool, but I bought a Unique cue repair lathe for tips & ferrules.
The pencil sharpener/tip centering devices scared me, but the machine is well made, and quite the contraption.
Great for a pool hall repairing house cues

 

[mnShooter]

Cut off the old tip with a razor blade. Makes sure to clean the ferrule with rubbing alcohol and if needed magic eraser. Any chalk left on the ferrule will soak in if any glue gets on it and will be very difficult to get off. Sand the ferrule flat with the sanding tool and wipe with alcohol and dry.

You can put some packaging tape on the ferrule to keep the glue off. Also it's good to wipe the excess glue off immediately after gluing the tip on with alcohol wipes. I use Loctite ultra gel. Seems to work good for all but phenolic tips. Let the glue sit for at least a few minutes before trimming the sides.

I don't use the screw in the back of the cutter. I just cut it until it starts cutting glue and then very carefully cut until the tip is as flush as I can get without cutting the ferrule. Then I finish with sandpaper and burnish.

 

[RussPrince]

for the money that thing looks like way more trouble than it's worth. i don't care what tool you use you'll never get as good a result as you will from spinning the tip and properly buffing it out with the ferrule with some nice high grit sandpaper. I spent about $100 for a decent homemade lathe, which if your handy enough to use a tool like that compentantly, you're handy enough to make yourself a proper tool that will yield much better results with far less risk or difficulty. My advice to any friend of mine would be to return it.

 

[mmedford]

Thanks for all the tips and advice everyone... I just received the machine.. feels solidly built.

I didn't realize how pricey the tip holders, collets and sharpeners for different size tips/shafts.

So besides the standard ones; what are some good ones to buy?

 

[pulzcul]

Thanks for all the tips and advice everyone... I just received the machine.. feels solidly built.

I didn't realize how pricey the tip holders, collets and sharpeners for different size tips/shafts.

So besides the standard ones; what are some good ones to buy?

I've had mine for a couple years. I've installed a lot of tips. The 13.5/14mm collet I use almost exclusively. I also have a 12.5/13 but I've only used it once. Most of the tips you will buy will be 13.5 or 14 mm and the cutter will trim them down to shaft size. I only have one piece of advise before you tighten your first shaft in the collet. TAPE THE SHAFT. I use blue painters tape and at least 2 wraps. The collet will dent the shaft if you don't. Good luck

 

[mmedford]

I've had mine for a couple years. I've installed a lot of tips. The 13.5/14mm collet I use almost exclusively. I also have a 12.5/13 but I've only used it once. Most of the tips you will buy will be 13.5 or 14 mm and the cutter will trim them down to shaft size. I only have one piece of advise before you tighten your first shaft in the collet. TAPE THE SHAFT. I use blue painters tape and at least 2 wraps. The collet will dent the shaft if you don't. Good luck

Blue painters tape... good tip... I'll pick up some wide stuff.

 

[kaznj]

I use the blue painters tape also. I wrap it around the ferrule. When trimming the tip if I see the tape being stripped I know I am close to the ferrule.