I do plan to make one. I have actually recorded one already, but I am not happy with it at all. It is coming, just not sure when. Thanks for commenting.
@selrahcnoved I'm sure Maple Street will comment on this also with their expertise but, the Zan hybrid, which to me plays very firm and I have personally tried the Zan premium soft and medium (Revo 11.8) and they all are just a little too hard for me and I like a true medium. With that being said, everybody likes a different hit, and every tip is different. All my customers that had a Zan installed by me love them, though.
@selrahcnoved Just like @ronsk8rr said, tip preference is very unique to the individual. What I can tell you is that I prefer the Zan Hybrid Max, but I happen to like harder tips. If you like soft playing tips, then the Premium soft is probably a better choice. Good luck in finding the right tip for you. I hope these responses have at least helped you a little bit. Thanks for commenting.
@johnvega3791 The tool post is an OXA quick change tool post from Shars. I bought it on eBay. The collet is one of a set that I have designed and 3d printed. I actually sell them on eBay. Here is a link to my eBay store, www.ebay.com/usr/maplestreetbilliards Thanks for commenting.
The simple answer would be that it is all by feel. I use the cutting tool to bring the tip down to just a bit wider than the ferrule. That is what I am doing when I am using my fingernail. I am deciding how much of a lip I want to remain. After that, I use the razor blade to trim the tip to the same diameter as the ferrule. Thanks for commenting.
@MapleStreetBilliards thanks for your reply, I always wonder how it all works out. I just got my new cue lathe, and I always wonder how to be accurate as I am afraid I might cut too deep. I see some have digital readout on their lathe, and they can see how much in millimeter they are cutting, but mine does not have that feature.
@warrente66 I would suggest getting a piece of wooden dowel and putting a ferrule on both ends. Then buy cheap tips like Le Pros or Triangles and some cheap layered tips(but don't buy them too cheap as the cheap layered tips are prone to delamination) and practice on those. There are a couple of upsides to this. First, you get some practice installing a couple of ferrules. Second, you can practice all you want, and you don't have to worry about damaging an actual cue. After you are comfortable with the dowel, move to the cheapest cues you own. I can tell you that all of the cues here in my house have brand new tips on them. I wanted to be as confident as I could be before I ever considered working on someone else's cue. Congratulations on the new lathe!
@MapleStreetBilliards thanks for your advice, that is exactly what I did. I worked with my 2 house cues and I practice with those, installing a elk mastet tip. However, I think I crack one of my wooden shaft because I tighten it too much as it would slip. I put on a plastic collete, but it still slipped. Did it happen to you before?
@warrente66 I have had carbon fiber shafts slip on me. Usually, what I will do if that happens is put a piece of painter's tape on the shaft where the collet will sit. This helps the collet hold onto the shaft without having to over tighten the chuck.
It is a 7"x14" Vevor Mini Lathe. Here is a link to it on Amazon: VEVOR Mini Metal Lathe, 7"x14" Benchtop Metal Lathe, 550W Variable Speed 2250RPM Metal Lathe, with 3-jaw Chuck CNC Mini Lathe Machine, Precision Mini Lathe w/Tool Box Digital Display for Metal Turning a.co/d/gZYFabe Thanks for commenting.
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It would be great to have a full presentation of your setup ! It's intriguing ^^
I do plan to make one. I have actually recorded one already, but I am not happy with it at all. It is coming, just not sure when. Thanks for commenting.
I've asked a million times to see it too I love the videos but I want to see that set up
Mezz tips are one of my favorite tips to install. They cut so nice and look beautiful after a easy burnish.
I totally agree. They are really nice to work with. Thanks for commenting.
I am using revo 12.4. Can you recommend me which zan tip that i should try?
@selrahcnoved I'm sure Maple Street will comment on this also with their expertise but, the Zan hybrid, which to me plays very firm and I have personally tried the Zan premium soft and medium (Revo 11.8) and they all are just a little too hard for me and I like a true medium. With that being said, everybody likes a different hit, and every tip is different. All my customers that had a Zan installed by me love them, though.
@selrahcnoved Just like @ronsk8rr said, tip preference is very unique to the individual. What I can tell you is that I prefer the Zan Hybrid Max, but I happen to like harder tips. If you like soft playing tips, then the Premium soft is probably a better choice. Good luck in finding the right tip for you. I hope these responses have at least helped you a little bit. Thanks for commenting.
@MapleStreetBilliards didn't mean to hijack your comments, and I love your videos! You are great at what you do. Keep up the great work.
I would love to know what tool post you have and where you got the green shaft collet. I use a mid size cuesmith lathe but I really like your set up
@johnvega3791 The tool post is an OXA quick change tool post from Shars. I bought it on eBay. The collet is one of a set that I have designed and 3d printed. I actually sell them on eBay. Here is a link to my eBay store, www.ebay.com/usr/maplestreetbilliards
Thanks for commenting.
@@MapleStreetBilliards thank you!!
how do you know how much or how deep you are cutting? does your machine tell you?
The simple answer would be that it is all by feel. I use the cutting tool to bring the tip down to just a bit wider than the ferrule. That is what I am doing when I am using my fingernail. I am deciding how much of a lip I want to remain. After that, I use the razor blade to trim the tip to the same diameter as the ferrule. Thanks for commenting.
@MapleStreetBilliards thanks for your reply, I always wonder how it all works out. I just got my new cue lathe, and I always wonder how to be accurate as I am afraid I might cut too deep. I see some have digital readout on their lathe, and they can see how much in millimeter they are cutting, but mine does not have that feature.
@warrente66 I would suggest getting a piece of wooden dowel and putting a ferrule on both ends. Then buy cheap tips like Le Pros or Triangles and some cheap layered tips(but don't buy them too cheap as the cheap layered tips are prone to delamination) and practice on those. There are a couple of upsides to this. First, you get some practice installing a couple of ferrules. Second, you can practice all you want, and you don't have to worry about damaging an actual cue. After you are comfortable with the dowel, move to the cheapest cues you own. I can tell you that all of the cues here in my house have brand new tips on them. I wanted to be as confident as I could be before I ever considered working on someone else's cue. Congratulations on the new lathe!
@MapleStreetBilliards thanks for your advice, that is exactly what I did. I worked with my 2 house cues and I practice with those, installing a elk mastet tip. However, I think I crack one of my wooden shaft because I tighten it too much as it would slip. I put on a plastic collete, but it still slipped. Did it happen to you before?
@warrente66 I have had carbon fiber shafts slip on me. Usually, what I will do if that happens is put a piece of painter's tape on the shaft where the collet will sit. This helps the collet hold onto the shaft without having to over tighten the chuck.
Where did you find your Zan Hybrid? Do you have any for sale?
My customer provided the tip. He said he ordered it from Mezzusa.com. Unfortunately, I do not have any for sale. Thanks for commenting.
What’s on the Q tip to burnish the tip?
Most likely what I use, Tiger liquid burnisher. Looks like he uses a bar of Beeswax also.
I use Tiger Liquid burnisher. Thanks for commenting.
А какой клей используете?
I use Locktite Gel Control super glue. Thanks for commenting.
What lathe are you using
It is a 7"x14" Vevor Mini Lathe. Here is a link to it on Amazon: VEVOR Mini Metal Lathe, 7"x14" Benchtop Metal Lathe, 550W Variable Speed 2250RPM Metal Lathe, with 3-jaw Chuck CNC Mini Lathe Machine, Precision Mini Lathe w/Tool Box Digital Display for Metal Turning a.co/d/gZYFabe
Thanks for commenting.