Practice on junkers until
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Please help with my tip issue.
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you are comfortable
billiards_watch
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I have come to the conclusion you need a lathe for tip replacements. I have practice and used many tools and techniques and came to the conclusion it won't be done right no matter how great of a job you did.
You need the RPM's to get it flush and for burnishing. Pay someone and save the heartache and frustration. You will get pissed off.
It's impossible to make it look like this, for example, with handheld tools. You need a lathe.
You need the RPM's to get it flush and for burnishing. Pay someone and save the heartache and frustration. You will get pissed off.
It's impossible to make it look like this, for example, with handheld tools. You need a lathe.
Thank you for taking the time and steering me in the right direction. I have a lot of respect for your knowledge on cues.
I was going to use a sawzall to knock it down but it was a little heavy.
The jaws are 100% rubber but I like the channel locks idea. The teeth should dig right in, no twisting.
You are very welcome. Always glad to help.
I wish you best of luck in working your tip and shaft. I hope the outcome is pleasing.
Please post results. We work for cue pictures around here.
For reference, here are some sample pictures of cue work under the direction of the collective expertise available in the Main Forum.
Don't bother the Cue Makers in the "Ask The Cue Maker" forum. They are very busy with more important things.
Tips can be done properly by hand …. Takes practice and know how. I watched a house man and liked his style. I learned from him. Wood shafts are slightly forgiving. REVO’s are not.I have come to the conclusion you need a lathe for tip replacements. I have practice and used many tools and techniques and came to the conclusion it won't be done right no matter how great of a job you did.
You need the RPM's to get it flush and for burnishing. Pay someone and save the heartache and frustration. You will get pissed off.
It's impossible to make it look like this, for example, with handheld tools. You need a lathe.
billiards_watch
Well-known member
Well I should have prefaced and said that I'm not good at finessing. I'm pretty hot headed. The only time that I have smooth touch is holding a cue. LOL
So tip replacements aren't my thing.
The bottom cue is the result of a power stroke or is that the UnPro Taper? Or is it a modified drum stick?
Top picture looks like my best shaft after my X wife got to it.
I’m not a big fan of mail order but Seybert’s does excellent repairs. Ask around at your local room. Names will come up.
I have a mounted Dremel that turns at warp speed I can give that a shot. I’m nervous because the last time I used the diamond tip cleaning tool it came loose. It went through a window killing a seagull.I have come to the conclusion you need a lathe for tip replacements. I have practice and used many tools and techniques and came to the conclusion it won't be done right no matter how great of a job you did.
You need the RPM's to get it flush and for burnishing. Pay someone and save the heartache and frustration. You will get pissed off.
It's impossible to make it look like this, for example, with handheld tools. You need a lathe.
Beautiful. Top picture looks ready for a new install and the bottom is a thing of beauty.
The tip is perfect and the shaft beautifully tapered for feathering the cue ball.
Do not turn a Dremel or any power tool on without putting safety glasses on first. Also the Dremel or any lathe motor should have a variable speed control. Start out at lowest speed.
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SSDiver2112
Escott Cues
I am still confused by your reference to 8 and now 9 cent shaped.
What benefit do you get holding it in a vice? Typically, from what I have seen, hand cutting the tip is done with the shaft vertical.
Hard to see actual detail but it looks like the shaft was already gripped with the pliers. Kidding, but it does look like there is damage to the shaft and it isn't very smooth.
A lathe is a big investment. For the occasional maintenance on your personal cue get a maintenance arbor for your cue. You can spin it with the drill for shaping and burnishing after you cut the tip down flush.
Power tools for shaping a leather tip?? Does anyone here not shoot pool in an urban area with concrete ro9adways? All you need is a curb to shape your tip. 
We used to use those same curbs for adjusting the stagger on out R/C cars for better turning.
We used to use those same curbs for adjusting the stagger on out R/C cars for better turning.
Best invest. for self-tippage is a couple sizes of Kiridashi knives. These things don't cost much and are SHARP AS FK, great for cutting a new tip of just trimming a 'shroom. The little $8 one is perfect for that job. https://www.amazon.com/Right-Carvin...xt&ref_=fplfs&psc=1&smid=A1NLAL3X6WRYZY&gQT=1 A bit larger one would prob. be better for cutting off the excess on a new tip.
That's only true for people who have trouble operating joint protectors.
There's a lot of free advice here and its absolutely worth every penny.
Did you dry flipping it over and trying th other end?
Did you try flipping it over and using the other end?
Did you dry flipping it over and trying th other end?
There's a lot of free advice here and its absolutely worth every penny.
Did you try flipping it over and using the other end?
Great idea thanks for the tip. ( Pun intended) I’ll buy both sizes for the future.
I just bought a new vegetable knife made by Cutco for $160.00 beans that cuts like a sharp glance.
Maybe I’ll wack the tip off using the Cutco and with some practice perform circumcisions on a few uptight AZB members.
I have not but that’s a great idea.
I’m thinking possible full length cue 2 tables jump shot. Florian would resign.
The penny reference was brilliant.