Just wondering if you machine your own G-10 pins or just buy them cuz its easier. Thanks Larry
G-10 Pins
- Thread starter meridianblades
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If you're making your own and need material I have some of the jade green. Larry
I believe most cue makers are buying them from Atlas or Prathers. There hasn't been many independent shops offering them. Machining a high quality pin from metal is a challenge and G-10 may be even more of challenge.
To do it right takes a skill, experience, tooling and proper machinery.
Bryan
Most cuemakers buy ferrules already bored & tapped to save time....you think they want the hassle of with making pins? $10 bucks for a quality pin isn't an issue when building a quality cue.
There are the cue makers that do there own pins , like 3/8 x 11 1/2 becouse they hit so much better than 3/8 x 11 .
LMAO...Jim got jokes!!!:thumbup:
that and choping up that huge block to make pins is too much like work
mybe you could grab a hole saw and make some joint and butt size pieces:thumbup:
Hey Jim,
I also got a bridge for sale if you want to buy one along with the 11 1/2.:yes:
Rick
Well I don't presume anything. I was talking with some of the makers here about making their rings and, so I just thought I would ask about pins.
Trent
I use that G10 all the time without any issues..... cutting it is messy and like Bryan said you need the right equipment, but its tough stuff.
Thanks for the input guys.....
Larry
Trent
I use that G10 all the time without any issues..... cutting it is messy and like Bryan said you need the right equipment, but its tough stuff.
Thanks for the input guys.....
Larry
I took the time to setup to do my G-10 pins and inserts.
the material is hard on tooling.
bill
Yep we usually cut it on a wet saw for tile and the water keeps the dust down which is not stuff you'd want to be breathing. Some guys cut it with a metal cutting bandsaw as well. Grinds and polishes well tho.....after all the initial work. :thumbup: