Looking for a nice tip shaper

[Buster8001]

Thought this would be the best place to ask for help.
I'm trying to locate a nice dime radius tip shaper. I'm looking for something like the the old Wolf Bite shaper: http://www.wolfbite.com/tipshaper.htm. Most to the others I've found dont list a radius preference. Anyone know where I can get one? Or does any one know how I could make one? More specifically, what drill bit to use?

Thanks for any and all help.
Josh

 

[EDRJR]

I use Nivecraft

Try this place.
http://pocketlathe.com/more-Products.asp?id=3
They have the plastic sandpaper holders in a dime radius. Cut one in half to fit your case pocket and bring it with you for fast touchups. I find the dime flattens quickly if your shaft is 13mm.

 

[Buster8001]

Try this place.
http://pocketlathe.com/more-Products.asp?id=3
They have the plastic sandpaper holders in a dime radius. Cut one in half to fit your case pocket and bring it with you for fast touchups. I find the dime flattens quickly if your shaft is 13mm.

Thanks for the link, but the ones I have found only offer Nickel radius. I would like to have one of those pocket spinners though.

Josh

 

[Buster8001]

3/4 in Bit?

Did some research (google) and found the diameter of a dime to be a little smaller than 3/4in. Would anyone suggest finding a slightly smaller bit, maybe in mm; or should I just go ahead and use the 3/4in. I might be over thinking this a tad. Thougts?

Josh

 

[jayman]

The Willards dime radius is my favorite.
http://www.seyberts.com/products/Willard_s_Shaper-62-24.html

 

[mooseman]

I would recommend the Mezz tool that Benfica was selling. Not cheap though.

http://forums.azbilliards.com/showthread.php?t=192645&highlight=mezz+tool

 

[cubswin]

be easy to make one of those if you have access to a wood shop. Can also make them out of pvc, can't remember what size is equal to a dime radius. Sure you can figure it out with a trip to the hardware store.

Out of pvc, probably cost you about 6 bucks total for sandpaper, pvc, and some glue

 

[Eric Wynne]

Get a plastic tip trimmer , say from Mueller's . They are like a concave file with a strip of 100 grit garnet paper inserted . You angle at about 35 degrees and spin your cue into the file action maintaining the same angle as you stroke the file . Best thing for shaping or roughing a tip . Helps you keep a sharp edge where the shoulder meets the crown ... They're cheap and don't tear up your tip .