Sandman Shaper from Seybert's

BVal

BVal

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I just got my Sandman Shaper from Seybert's yesterday after a flawless transaction with them. Super fast shipping and excellent service. The shaper is great and well worth the 19.95. I will never have to buy another one ever.

Special thanks to txplshrk for the recommendation.

BVal
 
I was just on there a few days ago and didn't see a sandman shaper, I'll have to check it out.
 
Cue Freak said:
I was just on there a few days ago and didn't see a sandman shaper, I'll have to check it out.
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Check out this thread from about a week ago or so. Post #21 has a link.
Here it is

BVal
 
Sounds good, I think I'll have to order one tonight :D I have been looking for a decent shaper lately.... Thanks Bval

Matt
 
Pool Dawg

Last I heard Pool Dawg carried them too.

I don't know though cause I buy from Seybert's alot. I have had good luck with them so far.

I am glad you like it Bval, I am telling you everyone wants to snag mine once they see it.

I should buy a bunch from the local guy here and then sell them when I am out and about. The local guy here sells them for $15 and they are well worth it.

I think anyone that likes the sand paper idea would love this thing.

Like I said I have had mine over 6 years, and I wouldn't use anything else. It still looks brand new, and I have probably done about 200 tips for myself and others around me.

I love mine!
 
txplshrk said:
Last I heard Pool Dawg carried them too.

I don't know though cause I buy from Seybert's alot. I have had good luck with them so far.

I am glad you like it Bval, I am telling you everyone wants to snag mine once they see it.

I should buy a bunch from the local guy here and then sell them when I am out and about. The local guy here sells them for $15 and they are well worth it.

I think anyone that likes the sand paper idea would love this thing.

Like I said I have had mine over 6 years, and I wouldn't use anything else. It still looks brand new, and I have probably done about 200 tips for myself and others around me.

I love mine!
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I checked pooldawg and didn't see it. That doesn't mean they don't have it though. I have also bought quite a few things from Seybert's and have never had a problem. I try to buy from a lot of different places as long as past experiences have been good. Might as well spread it around a little :)

BVal
 
It is not a trimmer. It is used to shape your tip. It works very well, especially on new tips. Bites a little more that the sandpaper shapers. Seems to last a long time. I bought two some time ago and have only used one and it still works fine.

Mike
 
I cut a piece of pvc pipe in half length wise and put 80 grit w/sticky back in it. Cut to length. Works great for about a nickel and you can get the shape you want just by choosing a different size pipe. I think I used 3/4 inch cut in half.

But... I don't like sanding or filing away my tip. The tip-pik or any of its imitators works for me.
 
So the pictures make it look very flat, like quarter radius. If I want something close to a dime radius tip, will the sandman do that? Seems like it would be hard to do...

-Andrew
 
Andrew Manning said:
So the pictures make it look very flat, like quarter radius. If I want something close to a dime radius tip, will the sandman do that? Seems like it would be hard to do...

-Andrew
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Don't let the looks fool you, it is curved. I haven't had any problem getting a dime radius on my tip. If you know what your doing you can get a dime radius with just about anything though.

As far as the guy saying he bought two and has only used one. The one is all you will ever need unless it gets stolen or lost.

It has a lifetime warranty, and it is better than sand paper in my opinion.
 
txplshrk said:
Don't let the looks fool you, it is curved. I haven't had any problem getting a dime radius on my tip. If you know what your doing you can get a dime radius with just about anything though.
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That "if you know what you're doing" clause worries me, though, since I don't.

I need a new shaper, because I lost mine, and I want to be able to get an extremely even tip curvature, because I believe that minimizes miscues. Can anyone provide more detailed assurance that I can get a totally even dime radius with this thing without any special skill or knowledge? What's the technique involved? I'd like to hear that before paying my $20.

Thanks.

-Andrew
 
Deadon said:
It is not a trimmer. It is used to shape your tip. It works very well, especially on new tips. Bites a little more that the sandpaper shapers. Seems to last a long time. I bought two some time ago and have only used one and it still works fine.

Mike
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I meant http://www.seyberts.com/cue_accessories/tiptools/popupimages/metaltiptrimmer.jpg so I guess we are talking about the same thing. Thanks.

Andrew Manning said:
That "if you know what you're doing" clause worries me, though, since I don't.

I need a new shaper, because I lost mine, and I want to be able to get an extremely even tip curvature, because I believe that minimizes miscues. Can anyone provide more detailed assurance that I can get a totally even dime radius with this thing without any special skill or knowledge? What's the technique involved? I'd like to hear that before paying my $20.

Thanks.

-Andrew
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A "totally even dime radius" requires some trial n error and practice. You can try the Williard shaper; a popular alternative.
 
Andrew Manning said:
That "if you know what you're doing" clause worries me, though, since I don't.

I need a new shaper, because I lost mine, and I want to be able to get an extremely even tip curvature, because I believe that minimizes miscues. Can anyone provide more detailed assurance that I can get a totally even dime radius with this thing without any special skill or knowledge? What's the technique involved? I'd like to hear that before paying my $20.

Thanks.

-Andrew
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The Sandman works fine to rough up medium to hard tips. However, I much prefer to use the Ultimate Tip Tool for shaping. Put the U.T.T. on the floor and brace it between your feet. Rub the cue between your hands (tip down on the tool) as if you were starting a fire the old fashioned way. You will get a perfectly shaped tip.
 
Andrew Manning said:
That "if you know what you're doing" clause worries me, though, since I don't.

I need a new shaper, because I lost mine, and I want to be able to get an extremely even tip curvature, because I believe that minimizes miscues. Can anyone provide more detailed assurance that I can get a totally even dime radius with this thing without any special skill or knowledge? What's the technique involved? I'd like to hear that before paying my $20.

Thanks.

-Andrew
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You may want to try a Willard's dime shaper, it has the shape preformed to the shaping surface.

SDF
 
Dave_B said:
The Sandman works fine to rough up medium to hard tips. However, I much prefer to use the Ultimate Tip Tool for shaping. Put the U.T.T. on the floor and brace it between your feet. Rub the cue between your hands (tip down on the tool) as if you were starting a fire the old fashioned way. You will get a perfectly shaped tip.
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I think that wouldn't be a great idea on layered tips..........but what do I know anyway?
 
SanDiegoFan said:
You may want to try a Willard's dime shaper, it has the shape preformed to the shaping surface.

SDF
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Some people love those, but I am pretty dang good with my sandman, I don't think I will ever change tip tools.
 
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