Cutting Tool For Phenolic Cue Tips

[x3dnd3x]

Hi all,

A good day to all of you. Would like to check what tool is needed for cutting of phenolic tips on a DIY lathe? I use a blade to trim the leather cue tips but for phenolic, I doubt a blade is able to I guess?

 

[cuejo]

I use a blade to final trim phenolics

 

[x3dnd3x]

I use a blade to final trim phenolics

But phenolic is so hard, the blade wouldn't give way? You're talking about pen knife kind of blade or a special blade that is meant for it?

 

[whammo57]

I use a utility knife / box cutter blade and it works just fine....

Kim

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[NY9912]

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[cuejo]

But phenolic is so hard, the blade wouldn't give way? You're talking about pen knife kind of blade or a special blade that is meant for it?

The olfa knife with a black blade
Same as I use in all my tip jobs.
I use the lathe tools to get it trimmed close first

 

[JoeyInCali]

Leave it to someone who has a real lathe.
A HSS parting tool then a blade ought to do it.

 

[GBCues]

I use a Taig radius cutting jig and an HSS cutter, works just fine.
Gary

 

[x3dnd3x]

Not sure what kind of set-up you have, but if it's just a simple homemade shaft spinner, your options are probably limited. A mill file and sand paper might get it done though.

I'm using a very basic DIY drill lathe setup.

 

[x3dnd3x]

The olfa knife with a black blade
Same as I use in all my tip jobs.
I use the lathe tools to get it trimmed close first

Leave it to someone who has a real lathe.
A HSS parting tool then a blade ought to do it.

I use a Taig radius cutting jig and an HSS cutter, works just fine.
Gary

A HSS cutter from a packet of lathe tools I believe? I have that at home. I'm wondering do you all build a small stand to rest the tool and your hands to act as support or hold the tool and place it at the tip?

 

[GBCues]

No, I can't imagine hand-holding a sharp blade and cutting/shaping phenolic - I have a lathe and the jig mounts on the cross-slide.
Gary

 

[x3dnd3x]

No, I can't imagine hand-holding a sharp blade and cutting/shaping phenolic - I have a lathe and the jig mounts on the cross-slide.
Gary

Hmm okay. Wondering whether I'm able to DIY it.

 

[cueman]

Hmm okay. Wondering whether I'm able to DIY it.

Here is what I use.
http://forums.azbilliards.com/showthread.php?t=300399&highlight=shaping+guide

 

[x3dnd3x]

Here is what I use.
http://forums.azbilliards.com/showthread.php?t=300399&highlight=shaping+guide

Do correct me if I'm wrong, seems to me your tool is just a gauge for the shape?

 

[cueman]

Do correct me if I'm wrong, seems to me your tool is just a gauge for the shape?

Yes. I was addressing your blade stability issues you brought up.
I do have a auto tip shaper also, but I prefer the blade and rest.

 

[x3dnd3x]

Yes. I was addressing your blade stability issues you brought up.
I do have a auto tip shaper also, but I prefer the blade and rest.

Let's say I don't have a bed for my setup, mine's just a drill and 2 holder, will the rest of your auto tip shaper work? Its a flat surface?