Setup of tip centralizer

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Hello folks,
For the users of the tip centralizer, I am in need of some help... I have been using it for quite a while but never figured out how to adjust it so the tip is dead nuts center on the shaft. Can any of you explain how to adjust it?
Thanks!
 
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I got these pieces. Are there any instructions on setting it up?
 
Just tried the video link Olaf sent me and they’re private again. And shit time flies, that was 9 years ago now. If Olaf appears, he might be able to get it sorted out. I just don’t have the time now to explain it.
 
I have never seen one in person, but it looks to me like the main piece has 4 set screws that adjust the tip holder in any direction like a four jaw chuck works. If that other black piece is a snug fit into the main piece? Then that would go into the headstock and you would use the 4 set screws to center the tailstock held main piece to it. I see he has a level indicator on the side so you will know you are mounting it the same way every time. But like I said I have never seen one in person and am just making a guess. It really looks like a well made item.
 
cueman said:
I have never seen one in person, but it looks to me like the main piece has 4 set screws that adjust the tip holder in any direction like a four jaw chuck works. If that other black piece is a snug fit into the main piece? Then that would go into the headstock and you would use the 4 set screws to center the tailstock held main piece to it. I see he has a level indicator on the side so you will know you are mounting it the same way every time. But like I said I have never seen one and am just making a guess. It really looks like a well made item.
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You are about right. I know already how to set it up. Thanks Chris!
 
cueman said:
Are those still being sold some where? Does it work as good as it looks?
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Chris,
I haven't heard from Olaf if he has any intentions of doing it again. It is by far the best tip centering tool I have ever used. Olaf made such a great job with this tool. I hope he can reconsider manufacturing this tip-centering tool again.
 
Honest question, since I have to trim the outer diameter down to be flush with the ferrule and also a bit off the tip for shaping anyway, what benefit does something like this offer vs centering via eyeballing/using the concave live center ? Thanks

KUKABUKA
 
KUKABUKA said:
Honest question, since I have to trim the outer diameter down to be flush with the ferrule and also a bit off the tip for shaping anyway, what benefit does something like this offer vs centering via eyeballing/using the concave live center ? Thanks

KUKABUKA
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Much better than a concave live center, there is no comparison.
It helps for example with a tip that might have fell off the cue and this tool centers it exactly on the dot.
 
Take a piece 3/4 inch delrin and drill a 5/16 hole. Bore an end in it that fits tip. Use 5/16 reamer in tailstock... put glue on tip and insert into delrin.. slide delrin with tip onto reamer and move tip onto ferrule. Tighten tailstock and crank a bit of pressure. Voila.
 
KUKABUKA said:
Honest question, since I have to trim the outer diameter down to be flush with the ferrule and also a bit off the tip for shaping anyway, what benefit does something like this offer vs centering via eyeballing/using the concave live center ? Thanks

KUKABUKA
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The closer the tip is to center, the less lateral pressure(interrupted cut is what I'm getting at..meaning the cutter is hitting the proud part of the tip like a hammer) is applied while trimming...which is a good thing. If someone's tip has fallen off I'd refer them to the person who installed it, not try and fix it..
 
pescadoman said:
The closer the tip is to center, the less lateral pressure(interrupted cut is what I'm getting at..meaning the cutter is hitting the proud part of the tip like a hammer) is applied while trimming...which is a good thing. If someone's tip has fallen off I'd refer them to the person who installed it, not try and fix it..
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Makes sense, thanks
 
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