Hi, seeing your video, I'm wondering why you do the burnishing of the sides before doing the finishing with cutter and sandpaper? Doesn't it make more sense to seal the sides of the tip after the cut is done? Thanks :-)
I found that odd as well because burnishing is typically a functional process to close pores in the leather. Sanding re opens them. Was also confused by the last bit of hand sanding to flatten the tip he just shaped. I typically do that with a sandman file, or something similar, with the radius I shaped it to. Interesting to see how other people do stuff.
What liquid or cream are you using? i believe you are using the tiger burnisher somewhere in the middle of the process but what "cream" is it you are using towards the end?
Yeah it’s reasons like that why I’ll swerve cf cues for now. At least with standard maple or ash pool/snooker cues, viably anyone can retip them, whereas with cf cues if you don’t have an expert with a lathe nearby, it becomes a bit untenable
*JUST LIKE ANY OTHER TIP REPLACEMENT. YOU ARE TAKING OFF A SMALL PIECE OF LEATHER THAT WAS SIMPLY GLUED ON. NO NEED TO OVER COMPLICATE THINGS OR MAKE THINGS SEEM LARGER. I PUT PADS ON FERRULES FIRST. SHAPE THEM. THEN GLUE THE TIP. THEN SHAPE THE TIP TO SHAFT DIAM. SEAL TIP, OPTIONAL, USE ORDINARY CAR WAX BEST SEALANT. GIVES THE FINISHED SHINE. TAKE BLACK MARKER AROUND TIP IS A LSO A NICE CONTRAST. TO WHITE FERRULES OR RED PADS BELOW TIPS*
It definitely had an "M" on it. Not an "S". Can see it pretty clear at 2:33 ish mark.🤔 That being said, there was nothing in the process that would make the tip play harder. Can use CA glue on the tip walls and it won't effect how hard it will play. Just helps with mushrooming.
He does the job extremely well, precisely and without any damage to the cues due to the time, effort and finances he invested into the developing the skill to do this well and purchase the often costly equipment being used. Expertise should be compensated accordingly. Charging $20 or $45 to install $25! cue tips on cues that can easily exceed $500 is not unreasonable, especially for this quality of work and care.
@@arsbilliards For a "hobby"-ist lathe you're looking at investing 2K without some of the necessary tools to do the job proper. This isn't including the amount of hours spent getting it wrong. I second frank's remarks, and will add that 45 is too cheap for this quality of work IMO! At that price, given your labor, skillset, and sunk cost of everything else you border on paying others to work on their equipment. People lose track of the money it takes to become a quality cue mechanic, let alone cue builder. Keep up the good work 💪
Hi, seeing your video, I'm wondering why you do the burnishing of the sides before doing the finishing with cutter and sandpaper? Doesn't it make more sense to seal the sides of the tip after the cut is done? Thanks :-)
I like the end result with burnishing earlier in the process. I sometimes burnish towards the end. depends how the tip is looking.
I found that odd as well because burnishing is typically a functional process to close pores in the leather. Sanding re opens them. Was also confused by the last bit of hand sanding to flatten the tip he just shaped. I typically do that with a sandman file, or something similar, with the radius I shaped it to. Interesting to see how other people do stuff.
Why do you score the tips and ferrules with razors?
Why didn’t you remove the red pad¿
What's that red sandpaper?
Why was there a piece of the brown left there?
Awesome video
Thanks 😁Appreciate it
That's a fair price.
What kind of burnishing cloth pad are you using?
Its a Piece of leather with Tiger burnishing liquid
What the name of that machine that slides with the blade?
What liquid or cream are you using? i believe you are using the tiger burnisher somewhere in the middle of the process but what "cream" is it you are using towards the end?
McDermott Silky Smooth Wax
@@arsbilliardssan location nyo?
What grit sandpaper is that you're using?
500-800-1000-1200-1500
What liquid are you burnishing the tip with?
Tiger burnishing liquid
You know that it would help a lot if you turned that auto focus off.
I'm using a phone, I'll search through my settings and see if that's possible.
Thanks
How difficult is it to install tips on a carbon fibre cue without a lathe?
I wouldn't recommend working on a carbon shaft without the proper tools. You should find someone local to you that installs tips on them.
Yeah it’s reasons like that why I’ll swerve cf cues for now. At least with standard maple or ash pool/snooker cues, viably anyone can retip them, whereas with cf cues if you don’t have an expert with a lathe nearby, it becomes a bit untenable
@Sam Jones it can be done.. drdave has a tutorial no need a lathe.. but very time consuming.. you need patience....
*JUST LIKE ANY OTHER TIP REPLACEMENT. YOU ARE TAKING OFF A SMALL PIECE OF LEATHER THAT WAS SIMPLY GLUED ON. NO NEED TO OVER COMPLICATE THINGS OR MAKE THINGS SEEM LARGER. I PUT PADS ON FERRULES FIRST. SHAPE THEM. THEN GLUE THE TIP. THEN SHAPE THE TIP TO SHAFT DIAM. SEAL TIP, OPTIONAL, USE ORDINARY CAR WAX BEST SEALANT. GIVES THE FINISHED SHINE. TAKE BLACK MARKER AROUND TIP IS A LSO A NICE CONTRAST. TO WHITE FERRULES OR RED PADS BELOW TIPS*
If that's a medium tip gonna play like a hard tip now......
its a soft
It definitely had an "M" on it. Not an "S". Can see it pretty clear at 2:33 ish mark.🤔 That being said, there was nothing in the process that would make the tip play harder. Can use CA glue on the tip walls and it won't effect how hard it will play. Just helps with mushrooming.
hello, what glue use..?
Loctite Gel
@@arsbilliards thank you for your information..
*NICE JOB. BUT 8 MINUTES OF WORK AND CHARGE SOMEONE ABOUT $45 FOR 8 MINUTES OF WORK?*
The videos edited 😆 and kamui clears are $25 just for the tip $20 labor seems very reasonable
Thanks for the comment 🤗
He does the job extremely well, precisely and without any damage to the cues due to the time, effort and finances he invested into the developing the skill to do this well and purchase the often costly equipment being used. Expertise should be compensated accordingly. Charging $20 or $45 to install $25! cue tips on cues that can easily exceed $500 is not unreasonable, especially for this quality of work and care.
@@frankelle23 wow, thanks for the comment. I really appreciate the support 😁
@@arsbilliards For a "hobby"-ist lathe you're looking at investing 2K without some of the necessary tools to do the job proper. This isn't including the amount of hours spent getting it wrong. I second frank's remarks, and will add that 45 is too cheap for this quality of work IMO! At that price, given your labor, skillset, and sunk cost of everything else you border on paying others to work on their equipment. People lose track of the money it takes to become a quality cue mechanic, let alone cue builder. Keep up the good work 💪
I think 45 is actually a very good price. Some places in my region charge 30 for service and 25 for the tip.
You are gona loose your hands. This is not the right way to work with lathe!