I've always have/had access to a cue maker or repair guy. I want mine to be perfect. By hand i can't do perfect. Not even close so why try?
Who here install's their own Tip's and what tool's do you use
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Shameless link to my Instagram page. I don’t use a toolbit on a tip. Ever.
Big handle box cutter, flat file, masking tape, asst grades sandpaper, Chinese permanent grit trough shaper.
Nice work. That's why i have mine done. I could never get this level of accuracy by hand.
Why trust your cue to someone that does this once every few months? I do this daily - and for the $15 I charge you for install, I assume all the risk. I just don’t understand people that step over $5 bills to pick up nickels.
I've worked in a couple pro shops and apprenticed as a younger guy, and did tip installs on the side for years.
I'm guessing I've put on at least 300+ tips at this point in my life.
Most people use a gel type CA glue because it has less solvent. Many will follow up with an accelerator to speed up drying time.
Often the repair is done on a lathe.
Solid leather tips are trimmed with a tool.
Layered tips are trimmed using a type of blade most often.
I've grown lazy the past few years and now depend on a local friend.
This is what I used when he went on vacation
and I was left stranded at the pool hall to fend for myself. :thumbup:
I'm guessing I've put on at least 300+ tips at this point in my life.
Most people use a gel type CA glue because it has less solvent. Many will follow up with an accelerator to speed up drying time.
Often the repair is done on a lathe.
Solid leather tips are trimmed with a tool.
Layered tips are trimmed using a type of blade most often.
I've grown lazy the past few years and now depend on a local friend.
This is what I used when he went on vacation
and I was left stranded at the pool hall to fend for myself. :thumbup:
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https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=retip+a+pool+cue
That's what I used to learn. A pros looks much nicer but I have not noticed any difference in playability. Mine are getting closer to looking just as good as I've practiced though.
That's what I used to learn. A pros looks much nicer but I have not noticed any difference in playability. Mine are getting closer to looking just as good as I've practiced though.
Not everyone has a professional near.
Six years ago I created the following DIY tip installation instructional and posted it to Youtube:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0UHlJUye9zI
Seems to have helped a lot of people from the positive feedback I've received in the intervening years and close to 100,000 views. Be sure to click on Show More for the additional, possibly helpful facts and minutiae I added from time-to-time over the years.
There are many approaches and now many videos on the subject. This was my contribution, done with a distinctly non-pro camcorder and originally intended just to assist members of a local billiards club who frequently asked me how I've always done my own tip replacements.
Arnaldo
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0UHlJUye9zI
Seems to have helped a lot of people from the positive feedback I've received in the intervening years and close to 100,000 views. Be sure to click on Show More for the additional, possibly helpful facts and minutiae I added from time-to-time over the years.
There are many approaches and now many videos on the subject. This was my contribution, done with a distinctly non-pro camcorder and originally intended just to assist members of a local billiards club who frequently asked me how I've always done my own tip replacements.
Arnaldo
If not confident on putting in a tip...go to the thrift store and buy a cue for $5 and to Walmart for a tips and Installer kit for about another $5. Practice. Give it a try. Easy Peasy.
Only risk is you glue your Finger to your eyeball.
Only risk is you glue your Finger to your eyeball.
