Question, cue tip shaper

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Who makes the easiest to use and best cue tip radius shaper? I have an apparatus that turns the shaft/cue at a preset speed that, if needed, I can use with the recommended tool. Ron
 
Razor blades

Not sure if I understand the question right, but in a lathe I use a razor blade on a tool in my tool post.
 
Ring said:
Not sure if I understand the question right, but in a lathe I use a razor blade on a tool in my tool post.
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Yeah, I'll second that.... STANLEY makes a mean shaper. :D
 
REH said:
Who makes the easiest to use and best cue tip radius shaper? I have an apparatus that turns the shaft/cue at a preset speed that, if needed, I can use with the recommended tool. Ron
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Chris Hightower, Unique Products and Joe Porper all sell an apparatus to mount on your lathe for making a consistant radius on a finished tip but most people do it by hand with a razor. I use a skew myself, and can do a perfect radius in 3 or 4 seconds, much less time than just setting up the jig.
Dick
 
Stanley

Not sure if your making fun..........

If you are, how do you do it, so I can learn. I use a razor blade and then finish up with some 150 or 200 grit once I got the highth and basic shape where I want it.
 
No fun intended

Ring said:
Not sure if your making fun..........

If you are, how do you do it, so I can learn. I use a razor blade and then finish up with some 150 or 200 grit once I got the highth and basic shape where I want it.
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I use a Stanley blade also. I just wondered if anyone has come up with a tool that does any better. So far Stanley is everyones pick.
 
Ring said:
Not sure if your making fun..........

If you are, how do you do it, so I can learn. I use a razor blade and then finish up with some 150 or 200 grit once I got the highth and basic shape where I want it.
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http://lebowcustomcue.home.comcast.net/VIDEO.zip

Watch that, and your confusion should evaporate. :)
No sanding should be needed at all, you can shape the tip however you want with a little practice, and a sharp blade.
 
Sheldon said:
http://lebowcustomcue.home.comcast.net/VIDEO.zip

Watch that, and your confusion should evaporate. :)
No sanding should be needed at all, you can shape the tip however you want with a little practice, and a sharp blade.
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Thats about what I do. Except I use the green bottle instead or MR T's special hot sauce without an accelarator (i assume an accelarator).

Just for some reason, I use some 150 on then to polish it up, habit like.

Oh, i also have never used the blade on the back cut to trim the width. Interesting
 
Irwin Blade for free to try

I was on the Irwin website and they will send you 5 blades to try for free. You can get 100 of them for $18.00 + shipping or 50 for $11.70+shipping. I will have to give them a try. Here is the link to get 5 free blades IRWIN
 
Thanks guys. On 100 blades toolbarn.com prices were best for me with shipping.

Martin


Waldo's said:
I was on the Irwin website and they will send you 5 blades to try for free. You can get 100 of them for $18.00 + shipping or 50 for $11.70+shipping. I will have to give them a try. Here is the link to get 5 free blades IRWIN
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shortcut to prices

Waldo's said:
I was on the Irwin website and they will send you 5 blades to try for free. You can get 100 of them for $18.00 + shipping or 50 for $11.70+shipping. I will have to give them a try. Here is the link to get 5 free blades IRWIN
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If you are looking to buy the blades here is a shortcut to the prices blade prices If you want to try the blades for free click on the IRWIN in the quote and they will send you 5 of them.
 
jazznpool said:
Thanks guys. On 100 blades toolbarn.com prices were best for me with shipping.

Martin
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There is a difference in the sharpness of blades. I have always used Stanley but I bought a little fold up razor knife from Sears and that blade is twice as sharp as Stanleys. Sure would like to know who makes those.
Dick
 
The ideal setup for cue tip trimming and shaping is a custom high speed router setup.

We at Tiger Products do not recommend the aforementioned Porper, Unique etc...or razor blades for Laminated Cue Tips.

Razor blades do not have enough rigidity to properly cut laminated tips (you end up having to push too hard rather than letting the blade do the work, resulting in mushy/blow out tips).

The following item is recommended for trimming/shaping all leather cue tips on a lathe http://www.tigerproducts.com/store/product.php?productid=16150&cat=243&page=1. A couple of reminders though, make sure to moisten the sides and top of the cue tip before trimming and let the blade to the work (if you feel resistance, stop and sharpen the blade);)
 
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