Recently, I have noticed unacceptable variations in hardness within the same box of tips (triangle, LePro and Tiger). I would like to test the hardness of the current tip on a cue and be able to put on a harder or softer tip to the player's preference. It looks like a durometer (hardness tester) is going to be $300 plus, but it may be worth it to satisfy customers. Does anyone know of a reliable brand that is cheaper? Tigers test in the 95-99 range on the A scale. Should I look for a D scale? Any knowledgable responses are appreciated.
durometers
- Thread starter dirtydog48
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You might get more response on the cuemaker forum but try this site.
Link- http://www.use-enco.com/CGI/INSRIT?PMAKA=505-1901&PARTPG=INSRCM
Terry
Link- http://www.use-enco.com/CGI/INSRIT?PMAKA=505-1901&PARTPG=INSRCM
Terry
Sounds tough
Tip hardness is pretty subjective and a customer will happily argue with your durometer I suspect. Also even if you press new tips they change some after play. I would watch for a meter on e-bay or the local equipment auctions if you have any. Meantime since you only want to measure relative hardness I would consider a homemade device.
Just one quick idea: A vertical collet to hold a shaft or stub to put a new tip on, a lever, and a weigh along with a pointer and a simple ruler or something at the end of the lever would let you both test and demonstrate to customers the relative hardness of tips. I would think that scrap and a couple of hours time could create this.
Hu
Tip hardness is pretty subjective and a customer will happily argue with your durometer I suspect. Also even if you press new tips they change some after play. I would watch for a meter on e-bay or the local equipment auctions if you have any. Meantime since you only want to measure relative hardness I would consider a homemade device.
Just one quick idea: A vertical collet to hold a shaft or stub to put a new tip on, a lever, and a weigh along with a pointer and a simple ruler or something at the end of the lever would let you both test and demonstrate to customers the relative hardness of tips. I would think that scrap and a couple of hours time could create this.
Hu
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