THE ULTIMATE TIP GUIDE by ADR147

[ADR147]

where do you live?

[JParrott1]

Place called Herne Bay, in Kent.

[Semih_Sayginer]

Ive tried but to no avail, so Im going to get it done professionally, seeing as I dont know any cue makers/doctors in the kent area, Im looking online, i notice www.planetsnooker.com do tip and ferrule repair for £7.....is this a good option?

any option that gets it done properly is good, if you can afford the price and wait, but having seen the pics, its not a hard fix to do yourself......dont be scared....it would take myself or ADR 20 minutes to sort the whole job. be brave

[JParrott1]

Of that Im sure!! The thing is its my first attempt, and my arm is literally aching due to the amount of sanding ive done haha, but its just got me nowhere.

[Semih_Sayginer]

Of that Im sure!! The thing is its my first attempt, and my arm is literally aching due to the amount of sanding ive done haha, but its just got me nowhere.

JP, im certainly not trying to be cheeky, or to offend you.

its not difficult. you need to be brave enough to tackle it though.

try rougher sandpaper, and make sure you follow the procedures posted.

also, when the tip is glued, and held firmly down in place, and then stuck, it will work, if the above is done correctly

[JParrott1]

Sure, Ill try some rougher paper, Ive been using some quite fine stuff, ill have another go...

[ADR147]

worse case senario send it to someone to fix, as sem says its not a big job.

[JParrott1]

Well Ive done more and its a bit better but its still not good enough. However, I only have about half a centimetre of ferrule left now. I hope this is repairable, still, I guess ive learnt from it.

[Semih_Sayginer]

Well Ive done more and its a bit better but its still not good enough. However, I only have about half a centimetre of ferrule left now. I hope this is repairable, still, I guess ive learnt from it.

you should have lost less than 1/2mm at the very most....closer to 1/4 or a 1/5th

[JParrott1]

Thanks for your advice anyway, is it easily repairable if i send it off to be re tipped with a new ferrule?

[ADR147]

send it to dave brown at craftsman cues

[JParrott1]

Ok, cheers, I cant help feeling a bit of an idiot, but Im sure I'll do better on my 2nd attempt (dare I say Ill try)

[isvia]

great guide ADR147!!!
thanks alot!

[katonryu]

Thanx for the tips adr, b4 i used to file and sand my tip. never thought of cutting it first.

[ADR147]

Thanx for the tips adr, b4 i used to file and sand my tip. never thought of cutting it first.

it saves a great deal of time!