OK I got my new repair lathe. I faced the ferrule and just glued a Morri on and it looks good.Now my question is what speed {RPMS} Hi Low or Med? To cut the tip with the tool bit. I got a bunch of old shafts and house cues from the Legion to practice with. Next it's ferrules. My wife just rolled her eyes! I love this stuff. I still repair golf clubs though. Next I'm going to be a Harley Mechanic.
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- Thread starter rubberheels
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Hi,
Also you want to drill at a slow rate on cues when doing blind holes and use very sharp drill bits. 400 rpm is what I use.
Drilling blind holes too fast can create enough heat to mess up the cured epoxy like at a joint or butt cap area for example. When doing these blind holes, don't linger with the drill bit in there as heat builds up very fast. If you are drilling a blind hole and you smoke or burn the wood or insert you spinning way too fast.
Just peck the hole a little and get out of dodge while blowing air and keep repeating until you have the desired penetration. This is a danger zone and the hair on the back of your head should be standing up because you can ruin a joint and cue finish in a hurry if your not viewing the job as ( HLA) heightened level of awareness situation.
Also Chris's example RPMs 1300 to 2000 is good for boring once the blind hole is established and don't be afraid to keep blowing 100 psi air in there to cool things down during and after an operation. Can't be too careful!:yes:
JMO,
Rick
Also you want to drill at a slow rate on cues when doing blind holes and use very sharp drill bits. 400 rpm is what I use.
Drilling blind holes too fast can create enough heat to mess up the cured epoxy like at a joint or butt cap area for example. When doing these blind holes, don't linger with the drill bit in there as heat builds up very fast. If you are drilling a blind hole and you smoke or burn the wood or insert you spinning way too fast.
Just peck the hole a little and get out of dodge while blowing air and keep repeating until you have the desired penetration. This is a danger zone and the hair on the back of your head should be standing up because you can ruin a joint and cue finish in a hurry if your not viewing the job as ( HLA) heightened level of awareness situation.
Also Chris's example RPMs 1300 to 2000 is good for boring once the blind hole is established and don't be afraid to keep blowing 100 psi air in there to cool things down during and after an operation. Can't be too careful!:yes:
JMO,
Rick
This is very good advice. I have found that trimming tips is often done at lower speeds for softer tips and works well at a slightly higher speed for harder tips and a sharp tool is your best friend. Be careful and have fun. :thumbup: