Pool Cue Maintenance: Tip Replacement: Le Pro Tip
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- Опубліковано 9 лют 2025
- What's going on everybody?!?! In a couple of my videos, you can see that I have a cue lathe and some of you have asked if know how to use it. Well, in this video you get to see me replace a tip on one of my house cues that I got from Amazon.
I bought the cue lathe from
www.cuesmith.com/
The type of lathe I have is the Mid Size Cue Smith Lathe With Sliding HeadStock
www.cuesmith.c...
#PoolCueLathe #CueLathe #CueMaintenance
I liked the host of this video much more than most on UA-cam. He gets right to the point, no extra chatter waiting to get the relevant information. Very well paced - not too frantic nor sleepy - and had a very pleasant speaking voice and personality. SUBSCRIBED!
I think it's so kind and selfless of you to offer tip replacement and maintenance to members of your team and friends. Not everybody has that service available to them locally. Great job and great video Chris!
Who said he does it for free? Don't think anyone who spends $700-1200 on a Lathe to replace tips would do it for free unless it's your family
@@EFFTrudeau-001 Where in my comment did I say he did it for free? I was emphasizing that it was nice of him to offer a service that's not readily available to a lot of people.
@Mad Hatter you said that's so kind and selfless of you to offer tip replacement. What person that has a $2000 lathe would offer to do that for payment?? That's what I mean is do you go to any business out there and tell them it's so kind and selfless that they do what they do for money?
@Mad Hatter you said that's so kind and selfless of you to offer tip replacement. What person that has a $2000 lathe would offer to do that for payment?? That's what I mean is do you go to any business out there and tell them it's so kind and selfless that they do what they do for money?
Great video sir, I am a 40 year cue repair Man from Boston. As you know there are hundreds of videos on UA-cam. For a beginner yours is very good you did a great job from someone who has A little more experience the only thing different I would do is when you are going through the different grades of sandpaper I was just do the sides of the ship and not the surface that actually hits the ball I think you’re bringing that all the way to 1000 grit to smooth. That’s the part you want left a little rough so the chalk in here as well again nice job JT’s cue repair,
Chris I love your videos, they are precise and straight to the point. This one is fantastic, I would love to have a cool lathe like yours. Lots of blessings.
Nice vid on tip replacement!
Machinists feedback:
I believe the squeaking on your final cut is due to the angle of your tool. The squeaking and vibration comes from the full face of the tool touching the ferrule surface. If you rotate the cutting tool counter clockwise a few degrees, you guarantee that only the tip of the cutter is in contact on the final pass(es). This will also guarantee the ferrule surface is perfectly square.
Thanks for the "tips"!
Yes, some of the chatter could be tool angle (haven't cut a lot of leather). But most of the chatter is do to the material (shaft/cue tip) hanging out to far from the chuck. If you can shorten it up a bit you might get less chatter. Also, as B below stated, there has to be a better way to hold the razer blade (maybe build a custom blade holder). Another way (and less dangerous to the fingers) would to grind a sharp left hand tool bit with lots of rake and let the lathe do the work. Good video, I've learned a lot about how to help my buddies out. Cheers.
Nice vid. I just started to retip by hand. I sand the back of those tips till I see that the shaving actually turn a lighter color. This way I know that I got through the coating on le pros. I don’t know if this is right but it what I do. Thanks for the vid Chris.
Perfect! I am sure the 40 to 50 previous tips were perfect, you are a perfectionist. It's all about technique, the ferruel looked to have some run out. You used a utility knife blade resting on the ups and down of the ferruel to trim the tip even with the ferruel. At 52 seconds into the clip I noticed the chuck jaw on the expansion slot of the collet. You may have better results centering the collet slot between 2 chuck jaws.
A beautiful job Chris. Good work.
Thanks for the informative and pleasant videos Chris...
I've been using a Hightower lathe for about 20 years. It's definitely a learning experience.
As far as removing the old tip, I try to pop it off using pliers first, If that doesn't work I remove it using a razor knife. Sometimes, neither approach works, especially if the tip is worn down close to the ferrule or if it's a very hard tip. In those cases, I cut it off on the lathe.
The reason I avoid using my cutting tool to remove the tip is that some tips quickly dull the cutting tool. On that subject, the squeaking is caused by the cutting tool being set at the wrong angle.
Thanks Chris for yet another great video
I'm looking forward to seeing a ferrule changed. Nice video Chris.
Haven’t gotten that far yet, but that’s the next thing to learn.
@@LilChrisPoolPlayer changing a ferrul is fun be has to be treated carefully.. remember patience is a virtue and your friend
Sounds terrifying. When my Ferrule goes I think I'll just buy a new cue!
Ok I am going to give you a few tips. I used to perform this task as well. You need to position your cutter at a different angle. You also need to make sure the back of the tips is completely flat without any voids. The tip you installed had a indent in it when you applied the glue. Also use the same brand of super glue but switch to the gel version. I would also chuck up on the ferrel when you are facing it for a new tip. I can tell you haven't been doing it long but you will get better. Nice machine and a great company.
Thanks for the feedback. I’ve only been doing it for a year, and am always looking for constructive criticism to get better.
What did you mean by “chuck up on the ferrule”?
With regards to the glue, I changed from gel to the liquid base cause I’ve had 3-4 breaking tips fall off. All the research I did recommended that change.
Because that chatter noise you hear is because you are too far away from the lathe chuck. I am a machinist by trade.
Good video Lil" Chris. Keep up the good work!
Great Video , It Was Very Helpful. Thanks for Sharing It.
Great thumbnail cant wait to see this vid!
And the beard is on point
Great video, can’t wait to see you next one on shaft maintenance I E fixing dents Knicks and all around polishing or burnishing,
When trimming the side of the tip - use your cross-slide tool to trim the side of the tip to just before the ferrule - then use your (new) razor blade to do the final pass or two. Nice video.
Chris thank you for great material. It would be nice if you show carbon fiber shaft cue tip replacement procedure
Pool Cue Maintenance: Tip Replacement: HOW Soft Tip
ua-cam.com/video/IZbiKaJduyc/v-deo.html
Also if you will lock the jaws down a little closer to the ferrule it will help minimize wobble
I agree ,and maybe true jaws up
Hi Chris.. I envy you.. a lathe, always wanted one.. So Ive been retipping cues by hand here in Australia for about 40 years (I started young).. bit of advice for you, dont use locktite super glue anymore, use lockitite supler glue-GEL it dosent run, you dont have to wipe much excess of it all. Another tip is put masking tape on the ferrul right up to the top of the ferrul, that protects the ferrul from being damaged and also excess glue on it that may have been missed, to burnish the sides of the tip, use a piece of thick cardboard of the back of a strip of went & dry (hint) turn the grit side up of wet & dry, fold it together and the rub it hard on a piece of timber-that takes the grit off of the paper so then you have a super smooth surface for high friction revolutions to burnish leather :)
Dont use gel superglue. Locktite gel doesn't absorb into the tip and ferrule materials as well as liquid and I have experienced tips popping off with gel under firm hits. The liquid super glue holds much better because it soaks into the surfaces much better. I have never had 1 failure with liquid super glue but have had a few failures using gel super glue.
@@jalee6587 To add to my comment (which has been removed) The pool rooms here in Australia use gel as do the shops that retip all american pool cue and english cues, just a matter of making sure the gel goes to the edges.. and thats on all brands of tips :)
I used to use the gel kind, but like @JaLee commented I also had about 3 - 4 tips eventually pop off. I did some research and found that other also had similar problems and had changed to the liquid kind.
That's awesome. I do my tips by hand and finish them off on a drill.
1st I can't believe you're using a Le pro! After being out of the game for so long, seeing these new tips you're using the tip I have since IDK how long. I have a Willard tipping machine. The guy that replaced my tips, which sometimes took 3 weeks, bought something new & asked me if I wanted to buy his machine for $125 i thought he was on crack, then found out they cost $450 ish bucks. I use to bring it to league and charge people what the tip costed and said just buy me a beer & u can shoot in 15 minutes. I wonder if what u bought is what he did, but I love my tip machine
This is just a demonstration of what I'm learning with tipping cues on my lathe. I shoot with a Predator Blak4-5 with a 12.9 Revo shaft and that came with a soft Predator Victory tip.
@@LilChrisPoolPlayer See, I don't even know these tips or new stick brands. I got on a cue sight & was like huh?? Never heard of a predator, Kamui I saw $25 and was like, wow can't u buy just one and not a whole box?? OH!!! That is for one. Hey Lil Chris, you're using a soft tip, but u mentioned Le Pro. I always played with a medium, knowing u get more juice with soft. What Le Pro did u use and can u give me some advice on what tip to buy for a playing cue please? www.pooldawg.com/category/pool-cue-tips I'm like LOST!!! I never heard of most of these tips. If I can get the lady that owns my storage unit to find my tipping kit, IDK if I should even use any of those tips. I bet they are from 2010 cause I bought so many and Wyoming weather in a steel storage for 6 years, so what would u buy, I'm kinda scared to buy a soft tip, should I be?
@@LilChrisPoolPlayer oh and that machine is like HOLY SH## can I ask what one costs? An old man in MI use to make shafts. I put one of his on my McDermott that he had made, he didn't wanna sell it to me, it was just a hair smaller where u screwed it in, but it was tight, played great. Can u make a shaft with that machine if u bought what else u needed if u wanted to?
@@lonoster8501 Here's a link to the lath that I bought www.cuesmith.com/the-mid-size-cue-smith-with-sliding-headstock.html
It's primarily for changing tips and performing maintenance on a shaft. I think I would have to buy some extra parts if I wanted to try to make a cue.
Nice video. Cutting a small dimple into the center of the shaft will help strengthen the glue. Try a soft Zan tip on that Revo. Makes a huge difference over the Predator Victory tip. You'll love it!!!!
Come on Chris!! You're a smart guy so do smart things! A lathe with an open razor in your hands is just asking for trouble. That whole process could go sideways FAST! I am pretty sure you enjoy having fingers. Also, I am not totally sure why using a lathe to change a tip is even necessary.
I see tips being replaced all of the time here in the Philippines - very professionally - without a lathe. The process is faster and seems to be just as good.
Chris, I love your videos, keep them coming! I use my CNC lathe for this task, a bit of overkill I guess, bit I can dial in any radius. Just one quick suggestion, don't put the sandpaper on the lathe bed to scuff the tip. Some of the abrasive material will find its way onto the lathe bed and it accelerates wear.
Pretty interesting process. I have a guy that works on my cues. But I never saw the process.
You made that look easy
How do you know how much you are cutting from the tip, from left to right, so that it will not go through the ferrule? Does it have some sort of stopper that you set from the thickness of the ferrule. Hope my question makes sense.
I never worked on cues, but I've done a lot of precision lathe work over the years. Multiple passes parallel to the chuck is safer, it reduces the risk of cutting into the ferrule. That chirping sound when you faced the ferrule usually is caused by the cutting tool not being centered on the work or a bad angle.
I wouldn't use a razor free-hand, very dangerous- not sure why you wouldn't use the cutting tool on the mount. Files are generally the go-to tool for hand shaping/deburring.
Sanding & burnishing are safer below the work, not over it.
Not to be a nit-picker, but I've been bit & seen other people get hurt too - the wise man learns from other people's mistakes. Good on you though, the shaping guide was interesting.
Also, thank you for all your videos - you are a great teacher
Was looking for this comment. Which is why this video shouldn’t be put out for people with no experience on a lathe. Good info, but bad technique for people that don’t know better
Hammer the cue side of the tip on a rough file so the little indents provide more area for the glue to hold
Old pool hall owners showed me this trick.
You should use the tool holder for all the cuts and a swivel mount for the radius.
What’s the name of the tool in the chuck that holds the tip on center while the the glue dries
It's called a Live Center Large Concave 3/8 shank - www.cuesmith.com/large-concave-live-center-3-8-shank/
In my opinion, when cutting the original tip off, I would work from the center of the tip on the lathe. Not from the outside of the tip. The center of the tip should be the longest point correct? Work from center and work in slowly by small increments. Less chance to damage the ferrule. I’m no machinist but I can tell you that just from learning on the lathe in metal shop in high school years ago
Cool video, Chris! I've been wondering how they get the tip shape so perfect on a new pool cue shaft. Now I know. Recently I've also become interested in snooker and English 8 ball. It is eye-opening to see how much less finicky players in those disciplines are about the looks of the tip, compared to pool players. Top snooker players change their own tip using a box cutter, some tape, locktite, and a curved piece of sandpaper to shape it. Probably the brass ferrule makes it easier to do by hand than it is with a plastic ferrule, since the razor blade can't hurt it.
how do you protect the shaft in the adjustable holder?
There’s a plastic collet around the shaft to protect it
THANKS FOR THE REPLY!! I did not make myself clear, I am wondering about the shaft holder at the back end of the shaft, its the shaft holder that slides and can lock into place.what do you use to protect the shaft while it turns, again, its the holder for the shaft toward the joint.
Hi just a suggestion the nylon collet holding the cue the slot should be positioned in between two chuck jaws. This would help in clamping and concentricity.
Noted! Thanks!
I want to get a cue lathe so bad really enjoyed this video Chris just so people know my favorite tip is a Mori medium if I spell that correctly
Moori with 2 o's
What speed you run your lathe when cutting the tip down
There's no indication on this lathe as to what RPM it's running at, so I've been learning to set it by feel.
i'm trying to buy a lathe machine like this. please informe where can I find it. tks
This is the lathe I have
www.cuesmith.com/the-mid-size-cue-smith-with-sliding-headstock/
@@LilChrisPoolPlayer Tks for your answer, I'd like to know how much coast and if its possible to send it to Portugal. best regards
@@carlosteixeira6804 The link I provided should’ve had the cost, and you have to contact the seller if they can ship to Portugal.
@@LilChrisPoolPlayer Many thanks for your precious information and support. best regards
is it the same process for screw-on tips..? nice vid ..
No… For screw on tips, you just get a new screw on tip
I wasn't to sure of the Predator Victory tip myself, but after looking into the hardness of it, it's comparable to Moori medium, Moori medium hardness 75.5, Predator Victory tip soft 75.3 according to the standard A Durometer (0-100 hardness scale).
Ottimo lavoro Chris, ho visto che usi delle strettoie di plastica per tenere fermo il puntale tra le griffe del mandrino per non segnare il legno, potresti indicarmi come si chiamano e dove potrei trovarle?
Grazie
Saluti dall'Italia
The plastic piece around the cue is called a collet.
Thanks for the video. I can see polishing the sides of the tip but it seems strange to polish the end of the tip with 1000 sand paper since having a smooth tip surface is not ideal for playing.
100% would never burnish or sand the shooting surface that smooth. You want it rough with open pores to grab chalk
@Nick Lesyshen That's my thinking as well. Not sure why he did it on this video.
Great stuff.chris how long can you keep new tips stored before they go bad?
Good question! I’m no expert at this as I’ve only been repairing tips for about a year, but tips that are on my cues can last almost a year or longer before I replace them.
Great video Chris. I'm considering buying a cue lathe. Would like to get the same one you have. Can you tell me what model you have and where to get it
All the information for the lathe can be found in the description of the video.
I use a dime shape on my break/jump and playing cue. I use a hard tip on my playing cues also. Cue Smith is the lathe that I want to get for doing cue repair also. Right now I do it all the old fashioned way and it takes way longer.
I get the dime shape on your playing stick, not the using a hard tip tho. On your break cue & jump stick, I get the hard tip, but you don't want a dime shape on a break stick, jump stick
Lon Oster who are you to try and tell me what I do or don’t want? Those are your opinions and I’m sure they suit your playing style and skill level well. I have my own reasons for the setups that I use.
@@4everlearning1 You're right, I'm sorry. You are the one playing, not me, but I promise you, I wasn't trying to insult you. I'm not that kind of guy to ANYONE! I apologize that it was taken wrong & completely understandable. Some stranger on you tube tells u what u want & don't want. However, if we were in person & playing pool, you'd recognize in a heart beat that I was trying to be helpful & by voice tone, you'd know I was trying to be helpful, not a jerk. The other difference is, in person I could literally show u why & trust me, you wouldn't be offended. I didn't make the comment on "MY" playing style, because playing style has nothing to do with my reason. If you look at break cues and jump sticks for sale online at a place that explains things / the why this is like that, maybe they can explain better than me. Like a Masse cue, which not many people use, but has a size 14 tip, soft of course. Longer than a jump cue and usually weighs around 25ozs. The reason for the dime shape (that I'm aware of) and you're right, it is for more contact, but that's for juicing the crap out of the cue ball with English or especially draw & you have a smaller tip too, like a 12 1/2. A break cue will also often be a size 14 & not even the radius of a nickel & they both break sticks & jump sticks have a much stiffer shaft. Let me admit something.First of all, not only have I never owned a jump cue, but I've never had one in my hand in my life, because I don't "need" one, but that doesn't mean I don't know about the physics behind them. Everyone I played with owned a jump cue, just like everyone I played with played safe 12+ times to my one time, but nobody complained because I had the highest percentage of wins, usually in the league & took MVP 5 years in a row & while I'm a great teacher at anything I do, because I care if someone learns, I don't teach people to shoot the way I do, because I'm self taught. I used one VHS & one book, so "my style" of shooting, is a bit crazy, but I can break a rack of 8 ball & see the entire run out in 30 seconds or less & I play as fast as Tony Drago. I had people that hated me, because they thought I ran around the table to make a fool of them, but it's how I play alone. I went to the Michigan state championship & saw some PRO they had there for everyone to watch, play speed pool & trick shots. I never heard of it. I thought it was awesome, so I started playing it. My best time was 63 seconds, all 15 balls, cue ball stopped 100% before I shot again & it can teach u a shit ton if u played this for fun and practice. Like how to get into a spot in a shot or two, where u could create a ton of stop shots & lose the fear of side pocket shots at heavy angles (You can shoot any ball) When I played, I'd out bank or kick almost anyone, yesterday I admitted to Lil Chris that I have NEVER learned the diamond system & I'm not sure I've ever once shot a bank with center or hit the rail in the mathematical spot in my life. I just saw it & shot it, with a ton of juice. So trust me, I wasn't telling u to "shoot like me" the size of the tip, different Ferrule material or length, shape & hardness of the tip, stiffness of the shaft for breaking & jumping have nothing to do with ANYONE'S "style! The reason people USE TO use a different stick for breaking in the bar, was to protect their tip, stick period & IDK how old u are, but we always grabbed the heaviest cue 21oz, but you won't ever see a pro break with a 21oz. It will be between 18 1/2 & 19 1/2oz, because over time it was learned a faster swing had more effect with a lighter stick. OMG Strickland is gonna show up one day with a hat that has a string swinging for "SOME REASON" he puts a wrist weight on his right arm when he breaks, which I think is insane & would mess with your stroke after u break, remove it & grab a different stick, but he does it, so ya, who the hell am I to tell YOU what to do....Well, hard to tell by text, especially a stranger & with all the "special people" that make youtube comments, but I swear I wasn't trying to be a jerk. If it lets me, I'll post a link. I've been out of pool due to an injury since 2013, so all these stick brands & tips are new to me . If I get another surgery and can end up playing again IDK i may try a ??tiger everest sniper? But my tipping machine is in another state, but loaded with Le Pro tips & for a friend that passed away, I have Triumph tips & I don't even have a good cue anymore. I have a cheap cutec from a pawn shop. I doubt it costs $200, but it's straight & with a good tip, I'm sure I'll do fine. I've had crazy expensive cue sticks, but the one I LOVED, I got for $5 at a pool league banquet. 5 tickets, $5 & I won a MSRP of $750 Lucasi, so probably a $500 cue, but I gave it to my boss who kept bugging me for it & he got me when we were at a gun show in Wyoming. I was $350 shy, had the cash at home & he said orrrrrrrrrrrrr u could just give me the pool stick u paid 5 bucks for UGH and i did
@@4everlearning1 Hey, I asked Lil Chris too, but since I've been out of the game so long and never heard of a bunch of these new tip brands, do u have any advice on a brand of tip for a playing cue? I've always been scared to use a soft tip. IDK why, but to help u advise me. I use a lot of juiced hard & long draw shots and a ton of side spin. Knowing that, what tip would u suggest?
Lon Oster if you want to shy away from soft tips and you don’t like the feel of a hard tip, I would suggest trying several different brands of medium tips. Brands that I like are kamui, triangle, Tonkin, tiger, and Le Pro. Elk master is common but I feel that they play inconsistent from tip to tip.
I play with a hard tip on my playing cue because, I have found that I can get just as much spin with a hard tip as a soft tip, I can do half ball jumps with a hard tip when rules only allow a playing cue to be used for any shot other than the break, and I don’t have to change tips nearly as often.
Chris what brand Lethe is that
www.cuesmith.com/the-mid-size-cue-smith-with-sliding-headstock/
Iam ordering one. Thanks
You are good!
Thanks! I really appreciate that!
First 🙋♂️Comment 😃👍. Awesome video.
You the man Chris. Tip looks great. 👍.
Do u happen to have a video on cut shooting object ball that is on the rail?
Great video Chris, now that you've had your lathe for a while I'm wondering if you would still purchase the same one just starting out, knowing what you now know? And any accessories that you wish you had purchase right from the start?
I haven't needed anything else since purchasing this one, maybe one or two accessories, like the tip shaping guide, or extra bits. Could I have bought a cheaper one, that allows me to accomplish the same thing that I'm doing with this one? Probably, but this is the one I'd still start with.
Enjoyed that, thank you.
I also put on tips.i play with a kamui soft clear tip. super soft is to soft for me and harder than that is to hard.
My only comment would be, toss the razor blade away, your asking for a cut, possibly even a severe one. I have done ferrules and tips for years now using nothing but the steel cutting tools, sandpaper, etc. Taking your time makes for an awesome tip replacement. Great job Chris!
So, that lathe doesn't have a cross slide? Would make tip removal much easier.
No PAD between ferrell and Tip.?
Liquid ??? What is the liquid-like liquid that you rub on the tip?
I can't find the liquid polisher anymore, but here's and equivalent
www.seyberts.com/tip-glues-tip-pads-tiptools/tiger-liquid-burnisher-4oz/
I just replaced all the house cues with medium tips and my brake cue with a hard tip I paid someone else to do it but how long should I expect them to last being that they're the house cues and not my regular playing cue except for the break you I use every break
The lifetime of tips vary from person to person. I can have a tip that’ll last me all year, but I know some people that get theirs changed like every 3-6 months.
Hello where I can buy the tip shaping tool ?
I believe this is what you're asking for: www.cuesmith.com/tip-shaping-guide-blade-rest/
@@LilChrisPoolPlayer thanks muchas gracias 🤛
Do you think that shape tool will work on my midamerican lathe
As long as you lock it into a holder like I did, I don't see why not.
Thanks maybe you have time and do a video how to set up on the holder I fallow your video learning from you how too put tip on cue thanks 🙏 very helpful 💪💪
How much did you pay for that lathe
$1,550 - www.cuesmith.com/the-mid-size-cue-smith-with-sliding-headstock/
When you got you’re cue lathe. What special did you get. Like the internet special the deluxe.
This is the one that I got:
www.cuesmith.com/the-mid-size-cue-smith-with-sliding-headstock.html
I want my cue to get fix
They say the gel version of the loctite works better nice job and commentary as always
I started with the gel version, but found that it doesn’t work well with non-leather breaking tips. They would pop off after a while when breaking.
Ah ok I've seen lots of reviews saying it was better but that's no good if it pops off lol
Nice video Chris! Did you also get a new camera? The video quality in this one seems better or maybe it's just the lighting. You also didn't use the intro you usually use, which I actually think is a good thing. While it shows some very cool shots, I always felt like it's a bit too long for someone who regularly watches your videos. I've been subscribed for a while now and I think you're going in the right direction with your channel. Keep it up!
This video was recorded with my iPhone8 cause my camcorders couldn't zoom in enough and keep the quality clear enough. I also have a studio light right behind it, which made a huge difference in quality.
The intro you're talking about is only for any lesson videos that I make. It's been a little over a year now, so I'll eventually change it to something else.
im going to turn a cue and got some parts from Schmelke cues. my ferrule came and it was like 3/4 od. I'm new at this and have no idea. is that ferrule meant to be turned down to the size after I glue it to the stick tip itself?
gmanlipripper All ferrule material comes over sized so that after you epoxied the ferrule to ur shaft u can turn it to the size you have decided for you cue. Standard size is around 13mm(1/2”). Put ur tip on after ur finished the ferrule size.Hope that was helpful
I haven't tried a ferrule yet, but like @BrentRomine said they all come over sized and have to be turned down to be flush with the shaft.
How much is the cost for that kind of machine??
www.cuesmith.com/the-mid-size-cue-smith-with-sliding-headstock/
Opps, I forgot to add Chris.. if you are going to change brass ferruls (or joints) invest in a heat gun as you heat up the metal, it melts the glue and boom you can remove! Also for dents in a shaft.. I cant see the reason to use a lathe.. I use steam (hold shaft over steaming kettle, let the steam swell the dent out) let it cool then wipe dry.
Yeah, I've seen another cue repair person heat up an old ferrule to melt the glue underneath to just pull the old ferrule off and use the same tenon for the new one as long as the tenon wasn't damaged.
Wow. I think I'd be nervous as hell doing that. Can see me destroying the ferrule!
When I did my very first tip, I was super nervous. Damaging the ferrule is no longer a concern I have, when cutting the tip. I used to use my lathe, but could never get close enough to the ferrule without risking cutting the ferrule too.
Try to use a cuting Steel with the right free angeles grindet and you will never use a raserblade!😉
I see you sand the tip to a 1000 grit. Why?
The shaping in this way, and the "roughness" is wat you want to let the tip hold chalk right?
When my new cue came out of the box, the tip was so smooth that it didn't hold chalk. 1000 grit is really, really smooth...
Very nice video tho.
I see different machines they varey from under 500 to over 1800 and more, which ones this
A link to the lathe is in the video description.
Chris, what cue is that in your channel pic
That’s my Viking VM8
Lil' Chris I’ve seen that cue online and it looks awesome
Me:. Just started playing pool last month.
My wife:. "why are you wasting your time watching this video if you suck at pool anyways?"
🤣🤣🤣
Welcome to my channel! Some wives just don't understand! 😜
Please avoid your razor blade against a lathe method, it's just asking for a major injury. If it slips or if the blade itself fractures, you're going to have shards spit out at you.
How much is your setup?
www.cuesmith.com/the-mid-size-cue-smith-with-sliding-headstock.html
@@LilChrisPoolPlayer thanks
Which model is that also?
It's referenced in the description of the video:
www.cuesmith.com/the-mid-size-cue-smith-with-sliding-headstock.html
I've been wanting a lathe for a while now. I've replaced quite a few tips by hand and I really don't like doing that lol
I keep hearing Beavis and Butthead laughing in my mind
Always awesome to see a tip replaced! Check our my pool “stick” challenge- BANG TIME POOL!!
Hey lil Chris you took dr Dave’s test yet??
If you're talking about the BU exams, I haven't tried them yet but do plan on it doing them.
@@LilChrisPoolPlayer awesome! Make a video when you do please!!! Your videos are ready to understand. Your announciation is clear and audio video quality is good
I understand, having recently acquired, what I assume is your first lathe, you are generously offering the best information / help you can, but you could be unknowingly and unintentionally leading someone or even yourself towards an absolutely horrific injury.
For anyone looking for instruction on propper lathe technique, PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE do not under any circumstances, ever grasp a razor blade free-handed and present it to the spinning work on a lathe EVER!!
I assure you that there are many proper tools available for this to use in conjunction with the tool rest, which will not result in, possibly major lacerations or worse, should the blade catch in the work.
As someone who frequently uses wood and metal lathes, I held my breath seeing that handheld blade against that plastic or other composite material, half expecting to witness a digit amputation.
There is extremely little margin for error in the blade angle vs turning work to avoid a "catch" and when it happens there will be no reaction time or hope of correction, the best outcome hope is likely only stitches.
Please accept this information in the light which it is offered, I just want to help others avoid the unnecessary injuries I have seen / personally experienced over many years.
Be safe, Roger.
Razor blades and high rpms, always a recipe for succes. 😅 This got me all nervous. Great work though.
It's not as bad as you would think. The cue is spinning towards me, so it's coming down on the blade and since the blade is resting, not pressing, against the ferrule it can't go anywhere. If the cue was spinning away from me, coming up on the blade, then I'd be more worried.
it looks like you didn't get all the coating off of that tip,,, if it flies off, you will be sure.., also you need a support for the razor blade to be safe (cue man tip shaping guide/blade rest is what i use.)
i commented a bit soon, use the edge as support for diameter reduction.
Mate I think your cutting tool is at the wrong angle and not the right height. Can I suggest you research clearance angles for lathe facing? Your method of roughing it down is odd but fine, you do you, but a clean up pass with the cross feed gives a nice square face, and will save you some steps
Why do you use a razor blade when you clearly have a HSS turning tool.
Because it's easier to get the tip to be completely flush with the ferrule without hitting the ferrule.
I have always liked Le Pro tips and Triangle.Paying $35-50 for a Morri is silly.
Moori tips are only around $10, but there are tips that do go as high as you mentioned.
I've never heard of anyone putting a penny shape on a tip.
Better to just go across the tip in two or three rounds that way the last round is the only one near the ferrule.
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That is wobbling around like crazy. Dangerous
Beard is good.
you better be good pool player to have a lathe
good tools, but "-10" for safety, I hope nobody will be injured trying to do it your way :(
It's not my way. I learned this from other professional cue repair/makers.
Dude!! you have to be careful with your fingers. the last thing I would like to see u is getting hurt!!
It's not as bad as you would think. The cue is spinning towards me, so it's coming down on the blade and since the blade is resting, not pressing, against the ferrule it can't go anywhere. If the cue was spinning away from me, coming up on the blade, then I'd be more worried.
@@LilChrisPoolPlayer Wow! You replied! Cant believe it! I am huge fan and I learnt and still learning a lot from you! You inspired me to sign up to APA. Anyway, you might be right and I trust you, but still, be careful and probably use gloves while doing this! Good luck and thanks again!
Here is critical Information. The Shaft is not is not on center, it is hopping in the chuck, a "big no no" in the machining business. You cannot put out good work with this happening. You must have a Shaft or butt on center before cutting doing anything. I made cues for 10 years in my machine shop.
surely you should use some protective gloves when working with the sharp razor!? This is the problem of today's world, everybody wants to teach something, when they really are not experts, which in turn results in an overall lower quality of people's learning. No hate, but it's a bit strange that you buy a lathe and replace like 50 tips and then immediately start making videos about it. Not sure what tip replacement experts would say about this video.
Using gloves when working on a lathe is a great way to lose digits or worse
Questo tornio gira storto , non è assolutamente un prodotto valido a meno che il suo costo non superi i 300€
Oh Gott, was für eine schlechte Durchführung der Ledermontage! Never do it like shown in this video!
Glad you will not be replacing any tips for me. You need some lessons from a professional bad
Any constructive feedback? No?
@@spencermullenaux5642 I just believe you need to know what you are doing before you put out a video showing how to do something. Great photo work and the tip was replaced.
What is he doing wrong? I believe if you are going to be negative, it's best to be specific. If not you kinda look like an ass.
that shaft it garbage...