Problem installing Layered Tips

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I just started using a lthe to install tips and I'm having trouble with layered tips. The LePros are going on with no porblems at all but my snipers are giving me trouble. It seems like when i get the radius that I want and I think I'm done the top layer starts to come of on the lathe. Does anybody out there have a suggestions or tips on how to solve the problem ?

I read somewhere that the tips should be clamped be fore install, Is this true? What does this accomplish?

Also after I finally get the sniper tip on (to me) it looks like crap on the sides and face of the tip. You can make out every layer and it even though the tip is on and shaped correct the look takes away from it.

All help would be appreciated.

Thanks Greg.
 
problem installing layered tips

I believe that heat & dull tools are the worst enemy of layered tips. When shaping the tip especially. Try running the lathe on a slower speed. Don't use any shaper with a built in blade. They dull quickly & there is no way of sharpening them. I have my best results with the cheapest & easiest tool. Muellers & other catalogs sell a 9" metal tip shaper. It's cupped to a nickel or dime shaped radius. Use course sandpaper (ie 60 grit), take your time & you won't be taring the layers apart...JER
 
Corey from Tiger recommends using a wet sponge on Sniper tips.
Wet the side while trimming them so they don't heat up.
 
JoeyInCali said:
Corey from Tiger recommends using a wet sponge on Sniper tips.
Wet the side while trimming them so they don't heat up.
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Especially on Snipers (very dense leather) you must use sharp blades and moisten the sides and top of the tip for trimming.

We only recommend using a leather cutting blade:

http://www.tigerproducts.com/store/product.php?productid=16150&cat=243&page=1

We sharpen it after every 3 Snipers.

Also, we do offer technical support for all of our products 800-5-TIGER-5.
 
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Excellent Help assistance to all. Thanks.

PS. I will be calling as it's already cost me 3 1/2 tips and in Canadian funds that's alot.
 
Razor blade is the answer

I had a thread with the exact same problem - use a razor blade (brand new) and while the shaft is spinning cut the sniper tip off - I tried using a bit and sandpaper and had all the trouble you are describing. Also cut off the top couple layers and shape with a shaping tool (like Porper). The top layers apparently are notorious for coming off and better to take it off now than at the hands of the customer.

I charge the same for Sniper as I do for Moori - they are a pain in the butt.
 
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