Recent content by RogiBear

I'm not particularly active on here, but I do like to have a good look around from time to time. I thought I'd share this with you all as it's not the typical project on here. I am a amateur cuemaker and this is my latest. I use hand tools and jigs for the most part, apart from a bandsaw for...

DW this isn't mine, but I require something like this. According to the website in one of the above posts, the maximum c2c is 36" however this one is at least 60" so it must have been adapted. Any ideas who would carry out this sort of mod or if it is something that could be done?

Thanks Mick

Looking to identify a lathe, unfortunately these are the only pictures i have of it. Would it come as standard like this or has it been modified? Thanks Adam

It wouldn't be used to create the finished piece so as long at it doesn't rip it to shreds rough is fine. I want to use the copy attachment for snooker cue shaft blanks, which are very repetitive and can be done to slightly oversize. There is a lot of wastage with due grain pattern with both...

Hi Mick, thanks for the reply, I have zero experience with a copy lathe. The main turning would be done on either ash or maple. But I would need to turn ebony and other hardwoods also, not necessarily using the copy attachment though. Adam

Does anyone have any experience of this lathe? Also is there anyway that it could be extended, while still keeping the copy function? Thanks in advance

I actually bought one just over a week ago. Very impressed it, blades pretty sharp straight from the box and the quality was much better than expected. I also bought a LN No.4 which i'd say is better built but not much difference between when it comes to the cut. The high angle worked very well...

Thanks for your help guys, just thought i'd update you all. I ended up getting both the LN No.4 and also the low angle quangsheng smoother.

For a 3/4 it probably is possible without a lathe, like you say with a jig. However on a 1 piece sometimes you need to dril from the base about 14-18" which i don't think I'd trust without one.

OK, thanks for explaining. Although it sounds as though it would do the job, although it won't have the flexibility of making different size cues due to the fixed tail unless I create a method to fix it in different positions. (probably should have said that earlier :) ) As it will be used used...

Any pointers for a decent set of stones?

Ok, never had a play with a bevel up. Rather that the low angle jack, is it possible to use a higher frog angle instead in the smoother?

Ok, thanks for that. Be kind if I have this completely wrong. So if I were to do this are you saying I wouldn't need a tail? Or could I use a tail and just make the bit in between. Also is there a particular motor size I would require or speed setting for this type of work? Thanks in advance

Thanks for the replies. From the few already it sounds as though the qs are fairly decent and will do the job. I suppose though, the real question are the other two I mentioned any better? ie are they worth the extra money or should I save and get a qs?