How steep is the learning curve

Super easy. Just a few videos some elemental trial and error and you’re good to go.

Honestly if you have any basic rudimentary knowledge it’s barely a challenge. It’s almost self explanatory.

You’ll be fine. Fear not.
 
Learn by doing. Use cheap dowels and junk cues. . Get started. You will gain experience every time you work on a tip. Never mind how it looks at first. Getting started and doing is the teacher.
 
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jnwilliams said:
how about shaping it?
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There are different techniques I used a box cutter blade(on a HighTower blade rest) for the tip radius. I reduce the diameter with the lathe cutting burrs. Did you see any lathes you like? As for shaping. There are tip shapers or you can simply curl a piece of 60-80 grit sandpaper and scuff into a radius of your liking. Once you get a lathe you’ll know what you need as you go along. Lathes are fun. You are not limited to just tips. Watch utube videos to get ideas how to apply/shape a tip. Some are better than others.
I will look for what I think are good videos. First thing is safety each and every time. Eye and ear protection. A good quality dust extractor. No jewelry. Loose clothes. Long hair. A lathe does not stop turning if it catches you. And remember to remove the chuck key before turning on.
 
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I’ll gladly make a short video of how I replace a tip or discus on phone anything I can help you with. I’m a hobbyist only. I tip for myself/ friends and my clubhouse. I’m not a professional but can get professional results.
If you need a practice cue to work on buy a 2 piece $10-15 cue with a glued tip not a screw on. When you are done with it use it for a bridge or break cue
 
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