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[Cheessehead]

I’m looking to buy a good starter lathe. It will be strictly for tip replacement and shaft cleaning. What would you recommend?

 

[GBCues]

http://www.midamericapool.com/basic-repair-lathe-w-4-foot-bed.html

 

[cueman]

It will be strictly for tip replacement and shaft cleaning.

I also thought that I only wanted to do tips and clean shafts when I first started. I would suggest going ahead and getting something like the Mid Size Cue Smith with large spindle bore so you can do all the basic repair work.

 

[JoeyInCali]

http://www.midamericapool.com/basic-repair-lathe-w-4-foot-bed.html

This is how it starts .
Then a few thousands later....

 

[Scratchy]

Few?


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[Terry Aeschliman]

I agree with Chris! I started on too tight of a budget, Have now owned 6 Hightower lathes and awaiting another

 

[Tom1234]

I also thought that I only wanted to do tips and clean shafts when I first started. I would suggest going ahead and getting something like the Mid Size Cue Smith with large spindle bore so you can do all the basic repair work.

I too wanted to just replace tips and clean my cues. Glad I listened to Chris. I just replaced a tenon, ferrule and tip on another break cue (thought it was just a cracked ferrule). With just one other repairman anywhere nearby, I’m glad I bought the Mid Size Cue Smith.