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Does anyone have experience with this micro lathe? I am not looking to use it for making cues, just wanting to see if I could use it for tip changes and basic repairs.


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devanmills said:
Does anyone have experience with this micro lathe? I am not looking to use it for making cues, just wanting to see if I could use it for tip changes and basic repairs.


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If you are asking this question, it would suggest that you are not an experienced machinist that is able to work around the mods needed and save maybe a few dollars. So I would suggest going to cuesmith.com or midamericapool.com and buying one already modified for cue repairs. If you are inexperienced it will save you time and money. But both of these gentlemen will give you the support that you will need. Both are easily reachable and highly knowledgeable. Your first stop should be Chris' cue making book. There is no better starting point, including this website (which is more useful when you have developed the necessary basic skills). An inexperienced beginner needs all the knowledge and correct equipment to begin with because...There are no second chances in cue repair.

Daren Johnson, suggests doing it right the first time.
 
I do have a little experience with lathes I took an intro to machining class one summer for my welding diploma so I am familiar with them. but I agree I do plan to buy Chris Hightowers book. Thanks for taking the time to reply!

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SouthernDraw said:
If you are asking this question, it would suggest that you are not an experienced machinist that is able to work around the mods needed and save maybe a few dollars. So I would suggest going to cuesmith.com or midamericapool.com and buying one already modified for cue repairs. If you are inexperienced it will save you time and money. But both of these gentlemen will give you the support that you will need. Both are easily reachable and highly knowledgeable. Your first stop should be Chris' cue making book. There is no better starting point, including this website (which is more useful when you have developed the necessary basic skills). An inexperienced beginner needs all the knowledge and correct equipment to begin with because...There are no second chances in cue repair.

Daren Johnson, suggests doing it right the first time.
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great advice ..........

Kim
 
Short answer is yes you can use it to do tips and ferrules with some modification...

Basically you would need some sort of steady rest to hold the rest of the cue while you are working on the tip end.

I would talk to Todd or Chris and they can set you up with a longer dovetail bed as well as a steady rest and some tooling if you need. They are the best people on here that can help you


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If you like making that kind of stuff not too hard or expensive
kit with headstock ,bed and carriage assembly is about 160.00 chuck 70.00 ( make sure you order the larger non-standard headstock .590 I think)
1/2 hp motor and controller 100.00 or 1/3 hp motor and controller 70.00
4 inch angle aluminum for motor brackets 5.00

rear rest I made from 8020 stock and other stuff laying around or you could buy another taig bed 60.00 and steady rest 25.00

Bought all my taig stuff from cartertools
 
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Also could this at some point be modified for cue making? Or is that something once I reach that point I give Chris a call and order a deluxe?

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I own some of the equipment from midamericapool.com ... Basically a modified Taig micro lathe ... Very functional ... I purchased the basic repair model and the reason was that I can purchase additional pieces as I need them to construct my overall final lathe for building cues. The basic is great for tips, tenons, ferrules, wraps and cleanings .... You will need a larger bore headstock and more horsepower plus a longer bed and probably a nice 4 jaw steady rest for building cues ... All sold on the site in the accessories section and Todd has been extremely helpful and exceptionally great to work with. I have heard the same great things about Hightower equipment ... My experience just happens to be with Todd's equipment.

Cheers !


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devanmills said:
Also could this at some point be modified for cue making? Or is that something once I reach that point I give Chris a call and order a deluxe?

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Of course it could - but it is the same old question. Is it really worth the TOTAL cost of
re-inventing the wheel when you can go to a wheel factory.

Listen to what the universe is telling you... learn how to make a cue before you worry
about saving a few bucks on a cue making lathe. If you get to that point you likely
won't need much advice - and you may find there are better options.

Dale
 
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