why tip expand upon application?

[EddieBme]

Here is my setup with all my blades and tools:

https://imgur.com/KP7Y35i


First couple tries on re-tipping weren't bad, but my biggest issue was accidentally cutting into the tip on an angle (a.k.a. tip side not flush with ferrule)...but a little practice and it is so much more rewarding and convenient than shipping shafts, or driving ~3 hours to Seyberts. Here are my latest results:

https://imgur.com/b9ti6QM

https://imgur.com/KehlE9b

You have a nice set up for tipping cues. If I can get all of mine to look like those, i'll be happy. I'm going to try the cheaper knife first, but the only thing I don't like about it, it's brass, so if it works for me, i'll get the more expensive set.

Eddie

 

[EddieBme]

Here is my setup with all my blades and tools:

https://imgur.com/KP7Y35i


First couple tries on re-tipping weren't bad, but my biggest issue was accidentally cutting into the tip on an angle (a.k.a. tip side not flush with ferrule)...but a little practice and it is so much more rewarding and convenient than shipping shafts, or driving ~3 hours to Seyberts. Here are my latest results:

https://imgur.com/b9ti6QM

https://imgur.com/KehlE9b

Have you tried putting on a break tip?

 

[Cadillac J]

Have you tried putting on a break tip?

Hey Eddie.

No, I haven't yet tried to re-tip either of my 2 break cues...but I plan to, as I don't really like phenolic tips. I'd rather just have a hard leather tip for breaking.

Just like anything, it just takes a little practice. I did all my 'tests' with any sub-$1 tip on my cheaper cues first. Then I tried my cheapest layered/laminated tip and it came out ugly, but it worked. After about 5-7, I started getting more consistent and comfortable with the process.

 

[EddieBme]

Hey Eddie.

No, I haven't yet tried to re-tip either of my 2 break cues...but I plan to, as I don't really like phenolic tips. I'd rather just have a hard leather tip for breaking.

Just like anything, it just takes a little practice. I did all my 'tests' with any sub-$1 tip on my cheaper cues first. Then I tried my cheapest layered/laminated tip and it came out ugly, but it worked. After about 5-7, I started getting more consistent and comfortable with the process.

How do you get the tips centered? I don't mind the pressed flat tips to be off center, but the pre-shaped or dome tips like the triangle, lePro, and elkmasters, it takes a lot more work to shape it.

Eddie