Cue Repair Lathe - Anybody ever used this?

Sompin2do said:
Saw this on ebay and was wondering if anyone on here has bought one. Thanks for the feedback.

Mike


http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&item=120317990741
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Two things. One, you can see what it is and there is some food for thought there, to make up something yourself. Second, it looks like it has a lot of potential to do damage with any kind of slip. A lot of exposed hard edges. I can see many ways to take their set up and improve it, if you build one yourself. Keep in mind also, for a little more you can buy a "Real" lathe in the form of a mini lathe. They can be gotten for in the $400.00 range and you will be able to do a lot of things with it. Even if you buy more equipment, that mini lathe will always have a place in your shop to do different tasks.
http://www.mini-lathe.com/
 
I have a ? Dont know anything about the mini lathe.....but can you run your shaft in from the back side of the chuck?

And I havt had a chance to look yet, but where can you buy one from? Thanks guys for the info
 
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ftgokie said:
I have a ? Dont know anything about the mini lathe.....but can you run your shaft in from the back side of the chuck?

And I havt had a chance to look yet, but where can you buy one from? Thanks guys for the info
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I would stick with a proven cue repair lathe from Chris Hightower "Cueman billiards" or Unique Products "Cue companion lathe"
good luck with whatever you go with
Kennan
 
You get what you pay for. That's nothing more than a sewing machine motor, some skate wheels, and cheap 80/20 all thrown together.
 
I think that any squeezing of the shaft while cleaning/sanding will stop that motor in a heartbeat. Very weak motor. A crutch tip on a drill is much better. Search az for crutch tip lathe
 
Captain K. said:
I would stick with a proven cue repair lathe from Chris Hightower "Cueman billiards" or Unique Products "Cue companion lathe"
good luck with whatever you go with
Kennan
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Good advice. Both make excellent equipment.
I bought a Cue Companion in the late 90's when it was the only lathe Brian offered.
He has come a long way and offers many different tools today to include a rail pantograph.
 
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