Replacing Tips

TDub

TDub

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I was wondering if there is something out there that would help me replace tips and get a professional finish at a reasonable price. I know some have recommended the willard tip machine but wondered if there was something out there other than this tool? Thanks!!!
 
You really need a lathe to do a PROFESSIONAL job, repeatably I think. I know people do it by hand and with the Willard and sometimes do a very good job at it, but to get really good results everytime I believe a lathe is necessary, especially if you plan on charging people for the re-tip jobs.
 
I agree but if you're only doing a couple a month then the porper tools seem to work. My friend used them a few years ago I personally never have. I've been tempted to buy a lathe as they can be had for under 500$ for basic repair.
 
TDub said:
I was wondering if there is something out there that would help me replace tips and get a professional finish at a reasonable price. I know some have recommended the willard tip machine but wondered if there was something out there other than this tool? Thanks!!!
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A long time ago I used to do tips by hand. First you need to get the old tip off and sand or file the end perfectly flat. Glue the tip on, then turn the shaft upside down and trim the overhanging tip with a new razor blade...going up and down trimming a little at a time until it was close to good.

Then...................................

I got myself and old motor, put a new cord on it...got a drill chuck and attached the drill chuck to the motor. Adjust it to get it to run true. Put a 5/16-18 bolt in the chuck for my Meucci shafts. Then screw the shaft on the bolt. Turn it on and sand, shape and burnish. Make sure you always have at least one hand holding the shaft lightly while it spins.

This was a long time ago before layered tips came out. My tip job was usually good. With this set up I'd refinish shafts too.
 
poolguy4u said:
A long time ago I used to do tips by hand. First you need to get the old tip off and sand or file the end perfectly flat. Glue the tip on, then turn the shaft upside down and trim the overhanging tip with a new razor blade...going up and down trimming a little at a time until it was close to good.

Then...................................

I got myself and old motor, put a new cord on it...got a drill chuck and attached the drill chuck to the motor. Adjust it to get it to run true. Put a 5/16-18 bolt in the chuck for my Meucci shafts. Then screw the shaft on the bolt. Turn it on and sand, shape and burnish. Make sure you always have at least one hand holding the shaft lightly while it spins.

This was a long time ago before layered tips came out. My tip job was usually good. With this set up I'd refinish shafts too.
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You forgot to tell them to be sure to keep a hand in contact with the shaft at all times while spinning so it won't beat hell out of them.
 
spktur said:
You forgot to tell them to be sure to keep a hand in contact with the shaft at all times while spinning so it won't beat hell out of them.
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Haven't laughed at a post in AZ for the longest time...thanks!!!
 
TDub said:
I was wondering if there is something out there that would help me replace tips and get a professional finish at a reasonable price. I know some have recommended the willard tip machine but wondered if there was something out there other than this tool? Thanks!!!
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Cruise down to Lincoln and bring it to me.
 
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