Everything i have been reading on these posts seem to have some very valuable information so i thought i would give it a try. I have decided it is time for me to build cues and i have to do them the right way. That means there will be many questions so i understand the method behind different processes. My first question is on coring, any other reason behind it besides helping exotic woods? I am also looking for a lathe to get me started, not a profession, just a passion. I have read many posts bragging up the hightower deluxe. I would think even with that piece of equipment, you should have a taper shaper to be a little more virsitile. Any advice would be welcomed.
Need a lot of advice
- Thread starter ROOK E
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For a nice little shop I would get the following
1. Hightower Deluxe with out the taper bar system
2. Taper Shaper
3. Plainer
4. Bandsaw
5. Disc sander
6. A small cnc machine for inlays, nothing fancy
This would be a great start to your obsession As it will get worse with time I promise you.
All these machines run off 110 power and are great for even advanced building if needed or once you get better. No special wiring is a plus.
Along with many drivers, taps, drill bits, wood , shaft stock, component parts for your building, and videos, you may be on your way.
I would recommend the Joe Barringer instructional DVD's to help you get started. They are great to help you get going.
Hope this helps,
Jim Lee
1. Hightower Deluxe with out the taper bar system
2. Taper Shaper
3. Plainer
4. Bandsaw
5. Disc sander
6. A small cnc machine for inlays, nothing fancy
This would be a great start to your obsession As it will get worse with time I promise you.
All these machines run off 110 power and are great for even advanced building if needed or once you get better. No special wiring is a plus.
Along with many drivers, taps, drill bits, wood , shaft stock, component parts for your building, and videos, you may be on your way.
I would recommend the Joe Barringer instructional DVD's to help you get started. They are great to help you get going.
Hope this helps,
Jim Lee
Equipment i use
Jet 13X36
Unique Cue maker lathe
2 taper shapers
Unique inlay machine
table saw
band saw
belt drum sander
grinder
buffing wheel
leaving out alot of misc. hand tools and equip.
and possibly coming soon a brianna breeze.
some food for thought.
Jason
Jet 13X36
Unique Cue maker lathe
2 taper shapers
Unique inlay machine
table saw
band saw
belt drum sander
grinder
buffing wheel
leaving out alot of misc. hand tools and equip.
and possibly coming soon a brianna breeze.
some food for thought.
Jason
The cue is the end result of machining and the knowledge of the machines. Learning some basic machining is your first priority. Maybe even a course at a local trade school. I have to say another thing also. Liking to play pool dose not necessarily translate into liking to build cues. One has very little to do with the other. Building cues can be as frustrating as it can be rewarding. If it is what you would really like to do, don't take any short cuts. Learn every aspect of machining that will apply to your cue building.
Thanks for the responses so far, like i said, i i have seen good things here.
I guess i left out that i have gone to school for machining, tool and die, advanced cnc programming courses, ect...and have been machining for over 13 years as my full time job. running the equipment and doing the procedures is not my concern as much as knowing why things are done the way they are. Machining metal is not nearly the same as wood and i am not the guy who says i know it all. I welcome all suggestions, please keep them coming.
i have purchased joes videos and watched them all, some a couple times already. I think there is good knowledge there, but i am very inquisitive
I guess i left out that i have gone to school for machining, tool and die, advanced cnc programming courses, ect...and have been machining for over 13 years as my full time job. running the equipment and doing the procedures is not my concern as much as knowing why things are done the way they are. Machining metal is not nearly the same as wood and i am not the guy who says i know it all. I welcome all suggestions, please keep them coming.
i have purchased joes videos and watched them all, some a couple times already. I think there is good knowledge there, but i am very inquisitive
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Machinist for 13 years? You're on your way.
What part of the country do you live in?...JER
dave sutton
Banned
Cuesmith deluxe
Good bandsaw
Good tablesaw
Beltsander
Plainer/jointed
Misc tools and wood
As stated earlier repairs first then dabble.
I did repairs for like 7-8 years before I built my own cues
As you go buy another lathe or two and you'll be good
Good bandsaw
Good tablesaw
Beltsander
Plainer/jointed
Misc tools and wood
As stated earlier repairs first then dabble.
I did repairs for like 7-8 years before I built my own cues
As you go buy another lathe or two and you'll be good
Hey Rook E, I am right there with you. I have been reading on here for about two months and finally got through the AZ host change. I have read some really good stuuf and learned a lot so far. Although cuemaking is something I really wanna do I know it's not gonna happen overnight. I just read and do as much research as possible. Look forward to the progresses in the future. Good luck.