Need unbiased Opinion
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www.cuesmith.com
www.cuemonster.com
www.porper.com
Here are the 3 best links cue repair lathes. The best of anything is just an opinion. They all make a good product. It just bears down to how much you want to spend and the length of time you are willing to wait to get it.
www.cuemonster.com
www.porper.com
Here are the 3 best links cue repair lathes. The best of anything is just an opinion. They all make a good product. It just bears down to how much you want to spend and the length of time you are willing to wait to get it.
pletho said:
Steve,
If you want a quality piece of equipment that is designed from the ground up to do cue repair then look at:
The Unique Products Cue Companion.
http://www.uniqueinc.com/cue_companion
Dont go cheap ... buy the package III.
IMHO it is the BEST portable cue repair machine made.
here's a good review from a respected cue maker, look at the second post in this thread.
http://www.easypooltutor.com/module...ic&p=119928&highlight=cue+lathe+review#119928
http://www.easypooltutor.com/module...ic&p=119928&highlight=cue+lathe+review#119928
IMHO, unless you NEED portability, i.e. you will be doing cue repair at tourneys, you are better off with a solid machine lathe. An old south bend, atlas, logan or anything of the sort can be had for under a grand.
If you want to buy new, I'd look at a Grizzly or a Jet. They seem to be the best for the dollar. You should be able to have one delivered for under $3k. Any of these metal lathes should be capable of holding tolerances to .0005 if properly calibrated and in good condition.
If you need the portability, do your homework on what you features you want, and which ones you need. The cue lathes are all capable of tip and ferrule repair, but their other functionality differs quite substantially from machine to machine. Also, remember that these light, low-powered machines are not capable of the same precision that a full metal lathe can produce.
If you want to buy new, I'd look at a Grizzly or a Jet. They seem to be the best for the dollar. You should be able to have one delivered for under $3k. Any of these metal lathes should be capable of holding tolerances to .0005 if properly calibrated and in good condition.
If you need the portability, do your homework on what you features you want, and which ones you need. The cue lathes are all capable of tip and ferrule repair, but their other functionality differs quite substantially from machine to machine. Also, remember that these light, low-powered machines are not capable of the same precision that a full metal lathe can produce.