Which glue to use for Re Tipping

[Wayne G]

Have heard situations where glue crystallizes from repeated impact and "hardens" the hit of your cue. So I went looking for something with some "give" and found it yesterday at the local shop.

Found this: http://www.gorillatough.com/glues/superglue/index.aspx

Have to say it's awesome! I just put a small drop on the cue, placed the Talisman soft tip on and only had about 1 second of moving time to get the tip centered. Although the glue was super fast acting, it held for the cutting and shaping I did less than 10 minutes later!!!

Glue also wasn't so hard it couldn't be taken off the ferrule (brass).

You said that you put a small drop on the cue. Do you smear it around to make sure the whole area is covered?

[Acrowot]

If it is gel glue, then no need to smear it around. If you do it straight away, the tip will spread it for you .... just press the tip gently into position, then give it a good firm press and the glue will do the rest.
:snooker:

[thelongbomber]

You said that you put a small drop on the cue. Do you smear it around to make sure the whole area is covered?

Yes I did. Used the tip of the glue bottle itself. Found there was enough glue just in the air bubble that appeared when I opened the bottle. Superglues are highly viscous and it doesn't take much to cover 9.5mm

[thelongbomber]

If it is gel glue, then no need to smear it around. If you do it straight away, the tip will spread it for you .... just press the tip gently into position, then give it a good firm press and the glue will do the rest.
:snooker:

Hrm, may consider doing that. I typically just spread around with a toothpick or match stick.

[hotpot]

Anyone tried evostik impact , one of the boys down the club swears by it .

[astle_the_king]

I just use any superglue thats about iv used expensive and cheap and found no difference, i think it all in the preperation of tip and cue ,the only thing i do that might be unusual is i damp the tip using my finger only slightly,

[khizzy]

i use fevibond,its a resin based glue,fast and effective

[barlow09]

ive used it a few times now and carnt find anything better, i saw it in a pharmacy its the glue used for false nails you can get two versions the regular one or the gel one only ever used the gel as it dries slower than the regular one so i can get the tip central its really good never had no problems and it only cost me about 50 pence

[hotpot]

Just put another tip on with Bison superglue . Really good and does,nt set as quick as ordinary superglue .

[The Doctor]

Evostick impact does a great job but it has to be left overnight. I have used gorilla superglue recently and it is very good.

[hotpot]

Ive used Gorilla Doc , just murder to get the tip off or if you get it on ferrule .

[The Doctor]

Was it the super glue one or the one in large bottle, both are different.

[hotpot]

Ye superglue in small tube . Only fault it,s a little runny .

[williamson]

does no one use evostick anymore ?????

[gazza147]

I have Fitted 1000's of Tips and too be Honest the Best I have Found is.......

LOCTITE SUPER GLUE ULTRA Gel Control in Black Tub gives you enough time to get Tip Perfect and I have never had a Tip come off yet with using it!!

Thumbs Up for This........LOCTITE SUPER GLUE ULTRA GEL CONTROL


Gaz.