Who can make my shaft with a pro taper?

[ceebee]

I just talked with him . His Voice Mail is the problem & he is working that problem. My phone number is 918-637-1056. If you''ll text me your number, I'll have him call you.

 

[Jimmy_Betmore]

For what it's worth, I wouldn't hesitate one second to send any of my cues to Proficient Billiards for basically any kind of repair or modification. Scott and his crew are great with communication, turnaround time, and their prices are fair. Give him a call or shoot him an email and discuss what you want done. It might involve sending your favorite shaft in so he can match it but I'd be shocked if you'd be without it for more than two weeks.

 

[hurricane145]

Bro…. I don’t care about anything other than taking my shaft perfectly to 12.5mm in a pro taper shape!! You got a dude?

As mentioned, Proficient Billiards. Just tell them you want a standard pro taper to a 12.5mm. I would ask around locally to find someone and save the cost and time in shipping but if you don't live in or near a larger city it may not work out for you.
$30 for a turn down 0-1mm. Looks like extra for beyond that but there is a $50 minimum shop charge anyway. I would call him and see what the cost would be. There may be a cost for a new tip as well. The shipping is of course extra. I see their posts on Facebook showing finished work often. Usually they state the current turn around time which is often no more than 2 weeks. They do some amazing repairs to some very expensive cues.

I suspect some cue makers are like some contractors. They may not want to do small jobs, not worth it to them. So they either won't do the work or only if they can charge an exorbitant rate that makes it worthwhile. They would rather concentrate on making cues and servicing their own cues.

 

[RunoutJJ]

We can adjust to all kinds of things but that doesn't mean we are happy with the way they hit or feel after the alteration. Better know just how you want it cut, how long a taper, how fast a taper, diameter at the tip, etc. Once it is cut down there is no going back! Unfortunately just buying a new shaft gives no guarantees as well. I have three Rich Chudy shafts for one of his cues. They are all done the same way by him. One hits like no other shaft I have ever owned. It is awesome. The other two are good but nothing like the third one. I have no idea why that is!!
But the point is be sure what you want as there is no going back once it is done. If buying a new shaft and the trim doesn't match the butt section but it is a great hitting shaft, I wouldn't care.
On the other hand, playing with a cue that has a pro taper would always be a plus over one that does not regardless of how really great the hit is. It is just more comfortable to use. I do wonder what kind of cue you have as I don't see any better quality (even less expensive production) cues that don't already have a pro taper when you buy them. Anyway, that's just some thoughts on the matter to cover some of the bases.

The one I’m currently playing with is a Hammond cue and my main player is a Zinzola #26 (first one in the collection with his signature ring work)

 

[Coos Cues]

I don't recall implying that.
Sanding is never going to be as precise as a high speed cutter in a CNC or a lathe. Depending on how hard your ferrule is, you can end up with varying diameter real fast if you are sanding. Some shafts can have certain spots in them that vary in hardness, and sanding can end up taking more or less off in those areas.

It's amazing how little warp to the eye a shaft needs to have before reducing it with a cutter between centers is not an option to end up round. Lots of old but perfectly playable shafts fall in this realm. Make sure the shaft has enough meat on it for what you want to do if it has any runout at all. Ask me how I know this.

 

[garczar]

200bux is pure hi-way robbery.

 

[Gmess3000]

@RunoutJJ
Hey if you're in NY check out Richard Hsu. His site rjhcustomcues.com he does great work, he worked on a good friends SW and my friend highly recommended him.

 

[mistamikel]

It’s a custom with beautiful ring work in the joint that I want to match the butt end.

Would possibly getting a partial shaft and sending it off to get it to the taper you want, as well as the matching ring work.
You could have the original shaft untouched and also have the shaft you'd want. (Og could be a spare or go nicely if/when you retire this cue , or sell it)

 

[jgirard]

Guido said he would be glad to do the job for $200, with paid shipping & Insurance back to you. You'll need to send the Cue, so he can measure it & make sure there is enough material for the job to be done correctly

I highly doubt Guido would charge $200 to retaper a shaft. He charged me $350 to refurbish an entire cue which included refacing the joints, ivory ferrule, new layered tip, refinishing the butt, new bumper and new linen wrap. His website says a taper change is $20-40. A new shaft from him costs $125-350 depending on what it is. I just spoke to him the other day and am getting ready to send a cue out to him have an extra LD made for it.

 

[jgirard]

Do you want to link me directly because that phone number that was posted is no longer good.

Guido Orlandi's number is (906) 542-7069

 

[Sheldon]

It's amazing how little warp to the eye a shaft needs to have before reducing it with a cutter between centers is not an option to end up round. Lots of old but perfectly playable shafts fall in this realm. Make sure the shaft has enough meat on it for what you want to do if it has any runout at all. Ask me how I know this.

Yeah, for sure. I almost added a disclaimer to my original post in this thread that the shaft has to be straight. Otherwise you get a shaft that is no longer round!