KJ Cues said:
No disrespect to you sir but I see at least $500. in specialized tooling to do a Uni-Loc install according to your link. It was Paul Costain, the owner of Uni-Loc that drew the prints and tooling list. Unless ProCueRepair is looking to make a career from installing Uni-Loc sets, his startup costs may be a bit prohibitive. I can assure you that all that tooling is not necessary. I will agree to the carbide drills though but they can be had a very reasonable cost if you know where to look.
I didn't see a print for the pin so I'm hoping it was just an oversight by my antique PC.
KJ,
I agree that that link is definetely overkill, but it does provide some great information on the pure geometry of the whole installation process.
When I did my first Uni-loc, I had most everything I felt was necessary to begin with;
Drill, reamer (not really necessary, but it was in a bulk buy of misc. goodies from Boeing surplus), dial indicator and boring bar. About the only thing I needed at first was the 5/16-14 tap, which you can't buy just anywhere, so that was really the only cost to me.
Honestly, most everything on that list, tool post, center drills, indicator and base, and the other stuff, any self respecting cue repair guy should already have, IMHO. If not, then they probably aren't all that serious about the trade and will soon be doing tips again on a drill motor and steady rest.
I may be taking my tool inventory for granted, it's kind of an addiction I think, but you gotta' have yourself some tools!
Thanks for the rep KJ. I appreciate all that I've seen you post. Straight shooter for sure. :thumbup:
Regards,
Frank
