What i like to do to help centre the slightly oversize tip, is wind masking tape around the ferrel until it's packed it out to the same size as the tip
Interesting Sam. I guess if you have the same amount all the way round so it overlaps evenly then I guess it would be dead centre. Normally I just put a bit of talc on my two fingers when the tip has been placed on the ferrule and then push it evenly with both fingers all the way round so it's central. Glue doesn't like sticking to talc so works fine for me. Lots of methods out there, each person finds their way which is why it's interesting to see how other people do it!
Hi. This is probably the daftest question ever. But, does a tip's diameter increase when compressed? What I mean by compressed is after it has been compressed by the compressing tool. I'm trying to find the right tip currently, due to tips I normally use dome very easily; instead of compressing naturally. Thanks. Neil.
Tip 1 When Your Sanding A Tip To A Dome Your Hand Should Be In A Rocking Motion. Tip 2 Burnishing A Ferrule That Way Sands Away Some Ferrule Tip 3 Put Masking Tape On Cue And Burnish Tip Only No Ferrule Tip 4 Elkmaster Pro Tips Are Brilliant. Cheers Cody.....
Hi there, You mentioned that the tips can be not compressed uniformly all the way through, is it necessary or would it help to get a cue tip compressor and do it yourself? Thank you for the helpful video.
Hi Carlos Interesting question. For me I feel it does make a difference so I would either replace the tip for one that is compressed uniformly across the whole tip or use a tip press to even it out. The tip presses are easy to use and correct the problem.
@@thesnookercrazygroup3562 thank you for replying so quickly! Wasn't expecting that! So you mean any badly pressed tip can be recompressed to a decent level with a tip compressor, is that right?
@@carlosfung2091 I'm not saying it can happen in every case as the tip press would have to have a similar dome to the one used originally but there's nothing to lose by trying if the tip is already uneven. You would still have to be careful you don't over press and end up with a tip harder than you like so a but at a time and keep checking if you are going to do this rather than popping a different tip on.
@@thesnookercrazygroup3562 Thank you so much sir. I recently found a decent, straight old club cue and bought it off the club (budget limitations) I find your videos very helpful in restoring an old cue (removing the lacquer, polishing the ferrule, changing a tip etc) so thank you very much for that. Any suggestions on how to remove bad chalking marks at the very top of the shaft just under the ferrule? Want to make it look as perfect as possible😉
@@carlosfung2091 For bad chalk marks I generally use 'White Spirit' and carefully clean them out. Try to use the least amount possible as you don't want the shaft soaked with it.
I have a box and they seem very hard but then so do laminates. Some of the guys on "The Snooker Forum" swear by them but obviously it's a personal thing when it comes to tips. I haven't tried one on a cue yet so maybe look at some of the comments on the forum, here is one link but you can search the tips in the search box: www.thesnookerforum.co.uk/board/threads/58316-Tips/page2?highlight=Long+tips
that's a great idea, never new that, thanks, have you tried the GORILA super glue gel ? its about £5 but worth every penny, great videos, & thanks for sharing,
Nice job sir. I`ve learned a lot. Thank you.
Hi Brian
Glad you enjoyed it.
Thanks
Marc
What i like to do to help centre the slightly oversize tip, is wind masking tape around the ferrel until it's packed it out to the same size as the tip
Interesting Sam. I guess if you have the same amount all the way round so it overlaps evenly then I guess it would be dead centre.
Normally I just put a bit of talc on my two fingers when the tip has been placed on the ferrule and then push it evenly with both fingers all the way round so it's central. Glue doesn't like sticking to talc so works fine for me.
Lots of methods out there, each person finds their way which is why it's interesting to see how other people do it!
Hi.
This is probably the daftest question ever.
But, does a tip's diameter increase when compressed?
What I mean by compressed is after it has been compressed by the compressing tool.
I'm trying to find the right tip currently, due to tips I normally use dome very easily; instead of compressing naturally.
Thanks.
Neil.
Hi Neil
Most gain slightly in diameter but not all. It also depends on if they are dry or not.
To test a range, probably best to just try one and see.
Tip 1 When Your Sanding A Tip To A Dome Your Hand Should Be In A Rocking Motion.
Tip 2 Burnishing A Ferrule That Way Sands Away Some Ferrule
Tip 3 Put Masking Tape On Cue And Burnish Tip Only No Ferrule
Tip 4 Elkmaster Pro Tips Are Brilliant.
Cheers Cody.....
Some good tips Cody, thanks for the comments.
Hi there,
You mentioned that the tips can be not compressed uniformly all the way through, is it necessary or would it help to get a cue tip compressor and do it yourself?
Thank you for the helpful video.
Hi Carlos
Interesting question. For me I feel it does make a difference so I would either replace the tip for one that is compressed uniformly across the whole tip or use a tip press to even it out.
The tip presses are easy to use and correct the problem.
@@thesnookercrazygroup3562 thank you for replying so quickly! Wasn't expecting that!
So you mean any badly pressed tip can be recompressed to a decent level with a tip compressor, is that right?
@@carlosfung2091
I'm not saying it can happen in every case as the tip press would have to have a similar dome to the one used originally but there's nothing to lose by trying if the tip is already uneven.
You would still have to be careful you don't over press and end up with a tip harder than you like so a but at a time and keep checking if you are going to do this rather than popping a different tip on.
@@thesnookercrazygroup3562
Thank you so much sir.
I recently found a decent, straight old club cue and bought it off the club (budget limitations) I find your videos very helpful in restoring an old cue (removing the lacquer, polishing the ferrule, changing a tip etc) so thank you very much for that.
Any suggestions on how to remove bad chalking marks at the very top of the shaft just under the ferrule? Want to make it look as perfect as possible😉
@@carlosfung2091 For bad chalk marks I generally use 'White Spirit' and carefully clean them out. Try to use the least amount possible as you don't want the shaft soaked with it.
Are the TS Long BA tips any good that are in the background on this video? I've ordered some myself but not sure what they're like.
I have a box and they seem very hard but then so do laminates. Some of the guys on "The Snooker Forum" swear by them but obviously it's a personal thing when it comes to tips. I haven't tried one on a cue yet so maybe look at some of the comments on the forum, here is one link but you can search the tips in the search box:
www.thesnookerforum.co.uk/board/threads/58316-Tips/page2?highlight=Long+tips
a little tip for you, always replace your super glue top, it will stop the glue from going off, lol ps great videos .......
Yeah it was only off because of the video but good point and worth noting. Also you can put it in the fridge to keep it lasting longer.
that's a great idea, never new that, thanks, have you tried the GORILA super glue gel ? its about £5 but worth every penny, great videos, & thanks for sharing,