What glue is best for cue tips?

[fkhan]

Just don't go mad and put lots on there, just cover the surface of both with a light coat.

Ok point noted.

[Shockerz]

Ok point noted.

I did a test recently with most of the current glues mentioned e.g. Gorilla Glue, Loctite Glue, Loctite Gel, Bisons Gel etc etc.

They stuck very well with a light coat and they all failed if used quickly after a thick coat.

I think as long as you get something well known to guys on here you won't be far off, whether the Gorilla Glue actually gives you a better response to impact is another debate.

[blahblah01]

Do you "pro's" (makers and regular re-tippers) just put a lil blob on tip and stick, or a thin bonding layer on either\both surfaces?

[Ninja.cues]

Do you "pro's" (makers and regular re-tippers) just put a lil blob on tip and stick, or a thin bonding layer on either\both surfaces?

I put it on the cue a push the tip onto it as i don't want the tip to soak up all the glue off it's not the hell one.

[Shockerz]

Do you "pro's" (makers and regular re-tippers) just put a lil blob on tip and stick, or a thin bonding layer on either\both surfaces?

I spread a very thin coat on the cue with a match so I'm sure it is on every part. I also do the same on the tip, both very thin.

I don't rush doing it and then centre the tip. Once centered I apply pressure then.

I understand the concerns over glue soaking up the tip but I don't put enough on there for this to be a problem.

Both methods will work so I don't think it's a case of one works so the other is wrong.

We all stick to what works as it gives us confidence so if I was unsure I would try both methods and then do what feels right.

I also put different amounts depending on whether the tip is pressed or laminated.

A laminated tip will disperse any excess glue quickly from the sides, if the laminated tip had a coating on the edges then you can just wipe it off without it soaking in If you fit an oversized tip as I think we all should each time then even if you get a small amount up the edges, you are going to cut those edges off straight after so it's not really an issue.

Take a look here Go to 7:17

The isn't gel so will be runnier and worse, if it works with this then you'll be ok with gel.

[Ninja.cues]

I spread a very thin coat on the cue with a match so I'm sure it is on every part. I also do the same on the tip, both very thin.

I don't rush doing it and then centre the tip. Once centered I apply pressure then.

I understand the concerns over glue soaking up the tip but I don't put enough on there for this to be a problem.

Both methods will work so I don't think it's a case of one works so the other is wrong.

We all stick to what works as it gives us confidence so if I was unsure I would try both methods and then do what feels right.

I also put different amounts depending on whether the tip is pressed or laminated.

A laminated tip will disperse any excess glue quickly from the sides, if the laminated tip had a coating on the edges then you can just wipe it off without it soaking in If you fit an oversized tip as I think we all should each time then even if you get a small amount up the edges, you are going to cut those edges off straight after so it's not really an issue.

Take a look here Go to 7:17

The isn't gel so will be runnier and worse, if it works with this then you'll be ok with gel.

Couldn't agree more this the above.