No more BS what is the best tip tool and shaft pad
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I've used the same Willards nickel-sized shaper and McDermott leather pad since 1987 (they last FOREVER and work great)...I also have a tip pick that I like to occassionally tenderize the tip with, but the Willards shaper is the one tool I couldn't live without. I also keep a dry hand towel on hand to get the chalk off every two-three racks and micro papers for cleaning the shaft every three-four months.
+1 on the Willards nickel shaper (or dime if you prefer) and as far as a shaft burnisher, a nice hunk of rawhide leather or even a dollar bill will do the trick very nicely.
And if you're doing well on a particular night, break out a c-note.
To recap, a nickel, a dime, a dollar, and a c-note.
Problem solved for $101.15. :thumbup:
Best,
Brian kc
And if you're doing well on a particular night, break out a c-note.
To recap, a nickel, a dime, a dollar, and a c-note.
Problem solved for $101.15. :thumbup:
Best,
Brian kc
Best thing I own for cleaning the shaft is the Q-Wiz. Have not found a truly great tip tool yet, I use 2 different types of tappers, one is way too agressively toothed and the others teeth are too dull. Tip tools became less important with Blue Diamond chalk for me though. Would still love a truly great tapper to hit the market that puts a slew of micro-pores into the tip in unifrom fashion, much like the long drawn out process of using a tip pick, only faster.
wackychung
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i like the willard shapers, but i like that the cuetec bowtie has 3 functions.
Ditto on the Willard tool. I use the nickle size on my Predator (11.75 tip size) but a dime will do as well, and in my opinion it is better to use the shaper often and not be aggressive with it than seldom use it and be agressive. You're mostly only using it to deglaze the tip surface.
Let you're friendly neighborhood cue repair person take care of the rest.
Let you're friendly neighborhood cue repair person take care of the rest.
My vote goes out for the ultimate as well......but mine has a tip pick.....maybe a newer version???
Tip Tool? Best? What I carry is a 2" x 2" Piece of 220 Sand Paper, and out use it about once in a very long time, to scuff up my tip. I Own a Willard & Tip Tapper but they most collect CASE DUST.
When my Shafts were new I applied Cue Wax, and do so when I can feel the Cue Wax is coming off. A Clean Soft Rag on the Shaft after days play, and clean hands during play KEEP SHAFTS CLEAN.
I am sure you have some 220 220 Sand Paper, at home if not a Sheet will cost less than a buck, and Old T-shirt make a great RAG.
NO NEED IMHO to spend on what is not nessessary. Did Willie Mosconi have a bunch of Gizmos? To play great?
When my Shafts were new I applied Cue Wax, and do so when I can feel the Cue Wax is coming off. A Clean Soft Rag on the Shaft after days play, and clean hands during play KEEP SHAFTS CLEAN.
I am sure you have some 220 220 Sand Paper, at home if not a Sheet will cost less than a buck, and Old T-shirt make a great RAG.
NO NEED IMHO to spend on what is not nessessary. Did Willie Mosconi have a bunch of Gizmos? To play great?
I use the Ultimate Cue Tip Tool too, it has a tapper not a pick. I don't really like using a tapper to rough up the tip; I prefer using the Ultimate Cue Tip Tool for general maintenance with the scuffer side of the Cue Cube to rough the tip up to hold chalk. Great thing about the Ultimate Cue Tip Tool is you can purchase replacements for the surfaces if they get too dull.
Secaucus Fats
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I like a nickel radius Willard shaper and the Cue Cube leather shaft slicker. Every so often (when the tip is glazed) I use a Tip Pik.
Best tip tool
Willards dime or nickel shaper.
Pro - It does the radius for you.
Con - It clogs up....especially with layered tips
Sandman tip shaper. http://www.seyberts.com/products/Sandman_Tip_Tool-58-24.html
Pros - This sucker can shape anything, never clogs and lasts forever.
Con - You do the radius.
Best shaft pad
Nick's Edge, or similar and a simple peice of leather.
Willards dime or nickel shaper.
Pro - It does the radius for you.
Con - It clogs up....especially with layered tips
Sandman tip shaper. http://www.seyberts.com/products/Sandman_Tip_Tool-58-24.html
Pros - This sucker can shape anything, never clogs and lasts forever.
Con - You do the radius.
Best shaft pad
Nick's Edge, or similar and a simple peice of leather.
Celtic i think the tool your looking for is the Kamui Gator Grip. Works great. But for shaping i stick with the Ultimate tip tool.