williard tip machine

[pdcue]

You DO realize this is the 21st century? Think ANYONE you mentioned would do that with what is now available? I don't see YOUR point really when YOU have NEVER chosen to build one on what you suggest.

SO, suggesting he buy a 7x10 for a possible future using it to build complete cues makes no sense...

All he ever said was tips. Wants to do tips for himself and his friends. Yah, some sort of lathe would be better, but the Willard is turnkey. Maybe he'll decide down the road to do more...maybe not. The Willard is portable and can be taken with you to a pool hall with very little effort. He takes a few popular tips with him and maybe does a few extra jobs. He could even do the house cues on the spot.

If he does 6 cues at 25-30 bucks he should be able to resell the Willard and either break even or make a bit.

BTW, what I got from Chuck's post was "he got it cheap and in 5 years it wasn't useful enough to keep(why else sell it?), so he sold it for the amount he paid".

Let's do some work on your reading.

1. Op never said he wanted to cart around a setup to do tips - so portability is NOT
an issue.

2. Chuck pointed out that InHisOpinion - money spent on a mini lathe was a wiser
investment than on a Willard.

3. I concurred and added that a mini lathe had great versatility that enabled one to
accomplish many<minor pun here") > tasks.

4. At no time did I recommend nor did I imply that building a cue on a mini lathe
was a swell idea.

My 8th grade English teacher told me providing concrete examples was a good way
to illustrate a point. Your 8th grade English teacher called... she wants your
passing grade back.

Dale(verbal illustrator)

ps

To be clear, I have no problem with the Willard. They are fine if that is what you want.

 

[ratcues]

Would be great if you could get your hands on the shapers. Still no word on release date?

Which shaper?

 

[pescadoman]

Let's do some work on your reading.

1. Op never said he wanted to cart around a setup to do tips - so portability is NOT
an issue.

2. Chuck pointed out that InHisOpinion - money spent on a mini lathe was a wiser
investment than on a Willard.

3. I concurred and added that a mini lathe had great versatility that enabled one to
accomplish many<minor pun here") > tasks.

4. At no time did I recommend nor did I imply that building a cue on a mini lathe
was a swell idea.

My 8th grade English teacher told me providing concrete examples was a good way
to illustrate a point. Your 8th grade English teacher called... she wants your
passing grade back.

Dale(verbal illustrator)

ps

To be clear, I have no problem with the Willard. They are fine if that is what you want.

.My mistake. I thought because his question was solely regarding the Willard, I surmised he didn't want something that weighed in at 90lbs.

You have clearly demonstrated your intellect Dale and I applaud your elementary school humor, as it was hilarious. In fact, I'm still laughing at it now.

As it seems the OP got his answer early in this thread, I concede....

Have a good day Dale.

 

[sfleinen]

Don't know what the fuss is about concerning Willard vs. lathe. The OP asked a simple question related to THAT specific product -- the Willard Classic Tipping Machine -- and he got his answer early in the thread.

What's with all the lathe elitism around here?

-Sean <-- has the Willard Classic Tipping Machine as well, and it's my "go-to" tool for replacing tips. Quick, easy, accurate, and yes, although heavy, it's portable enough to take in a separate case (i.e. leave in the car), and doesn't need electricity.

 

[sfleinen]

Which shaper?

The shaper cylinder shown near the end of the video, where after the tip is trimmed with the razor cylinder, the razor cylinder is removed and replaced with a shaping cylinder to put the final dime or nickel radius on the tip.

I would like to know where to obtain one as well. Yes, yes, I know; use sandpaper (or another tip tool du-jour). But it would be nice to have a complete Willard Tipping Machine outfit.

-Sean

 

[ratcues]

The shaper cylinder shown near the end of the video, where after the tip is trimmed with the razor cylinder, the razor cylinder is removed and replaced with a shaping cylinder to put the final dime or nickel radius on the tip.

I would like to know where to obtain one as well. Yes, yes, I know; use sandpaper (or another tip tool du-jour). But it would be nice to have a complete Willard Tipping Machine outfit.

-Sean

I blame you guys for giving me home work...

That shaper in the video was a prototype and hasn't been produced yet. It was put in the video so we wouldn't have to go back and reproduce the video to add the new part.

I will try to get either the actual prototype or the blueprints of the part so I can see about getting them made.

 

[sfleinen]

I blame you guys for giving me home work...

That shaper in the video was a prototype and hasn't been produced yet. It was put in the video so we wouldn't have to go back and reproduce the video to add the new part.

I will try to get either the actual prototype or the blueprints of the part so I can see about getting them made.

Sorry about that, Ryan. But hey, if you (the royal "you," not you personally) put something in a video, and it resonates with customers, youse gots to make it available somehow.

I for one would be very interested in this shaper. I'm sure mmedford (post #17 above) would be as well.

-Sean <-- really likes the portability of his Willard Classic tipper; machine paying for itself

 

[ratcues]

Sorry about that, Ryan. But hey, if you (the royal "you," not you personally) put something in a video, and it resonates with customers, youse gots to make it available somehow.

I agree. I'll see what I can do.

 

[mmedford]

I agree. I'll see what I can do.

Thanks Ryan!

It would be a very nice addition to my willard tipper.

Gives me something else to order with blades and sanding pads.

-Mark

 

[captainjko]

I see the last post in this thread is a couple months old, but I would like the shaping cylinder as well....

 

[owll]

Great point. Forget the Willard, forget the 7x20. If someone wants the mushroom on their tip taken down at the pool room be sure to take one of these with you.:thumbup:

sweeeeeeet

 

[Dirtbmw20]

Rare Calabrese Pro Tipper for sale.......

http://forums.azbilliards.com/showthread.php?p=4811520#post4811520

 

[Mr Nobody]

I've purchased 3 , 1 got stolen ... Probably the best portable tip machine you can get . They work very well when used properly . You can also use pencil sharpener blades . You'll need extra collets for different shaft sizes . I just made mine . You'll become more in demand if you get one ...

 

[AbqVic]

Rat Cues?

On your last post of the thread, you said you would try to make the tip shaping cylinder available.

What is the current status of the cylinder? Is it available? How hard would it be to make one?

Thank you,
Vic

 

[ratcues]

Nothing yet but I'll check again.

 

[andysiwy]

Any news on the shaping cylinder?