Professional Cue Repair
Your cue is an investment and we can help you protect it by providing the regular maintenance it needs. The workmanship of our professional staff is guaranteed, and each cue is inspected carefully before it is returned to you.
How much does it cost to Retip a pool cue?
| $10.00 Install new tip (with purchase of tip) (1 to 2 days completion time) | $15.00 Clean shaft (1-2 days completion time) | $60.00 Replace shaft insert (Uni-Loc add $10) (3-4 weeks completion time) | $10.00 Reface joint of cue (1-2 days completion time) | $35.00 Turn down shaft up to 1 mm (1-2 days completion time) |
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How do you refurbish a pool cue?
How do you restore a pool cue?
Burnish the stick with an undyed leather cloth. Rub evenly all the way up and all the way down the full stick so that you contact each section of the stick with the exact amount of pressure. This cloth will create friction on the surface, which can help to repair minor nicks.
How do you rewrap a pool stick?
What is the best tip for a pool cue?
Medium tips
are usually the way to go for most pool players because they offer a combination of cue ball control and consistency. Most medium tips will get you plenty of spin but do not get as misshaped or wear out as fast as the softer tips.
When should I replace my cue tip?
When your cue's leather tip wears down to the thickness of a dime
it's time to replace the tip. If you continue to use a cuestick that has a worn down tip you increase your chances of miscuing. A miscue is when your cue tip slips off the cueball and digs into the billiard cloth or felt as it's called.
Can I paint my pool cue?
LIVE FREE OR DIE. and top coat.
I would use “Japan” paints because of their finely ground pigments and clear coat with acrylic
. Don't be afraid to try something artistically different as a cue is another form of a “canvas”.
Can I sand my cue shaft?
Use a non-abrasive cloth to wipe down the cue after oiling it. If your cues have a varnished shaft, start cleaning them using 240-grade sandpaper. From there, move to a 600-grade sandpaper before finally finishing off with a 120-grade sandpaper. Make sure you oil the cue after sanding it.
How do you put a leather wrap on a pool cue?
How do you linen wrap a pool cue?
How do you put a pool cue together?
- Step 1: Remove the Old Pool Cue Tip. …
- Step 2: Clean the Pool Cue Ferrule. …
- Step 3: Prepare the Pool Cue Tip. …
- Step 4: Place the Pool Cue Tip on the Ferrule. …
- Step 5: Cut and Sand the Cue Tip to the Ferrule. …
- Step 6: Shape the Pool Cue Tip.
How often should you chalk your cue?
Answers will vary among players regarding how often you should chalk your cue stick, but a good rule to follow is to chalk
every, and if not every other shot
. If a shot requires extra spin on the ball, chalking is advised because it will provide additional friction during the impact.
Are screw on cue tips good?
Some argue that having a pool cue with a screw-on tip is helpful when a tip wears out since you can unscrew it and immediately replace it (if you have another screw-on tip handy). But what if you happen to lose the screw-on tip?
Until you can order a replacement, the cue is useless
.
What size tip do professional pool players use?
The most popular tip size shaft for pool players today is
13mm
. This was the standard size for many years that was delivered with a new cue either from a mass production factory such as Meucci or a custom cue maker like Mike Lambros.
How much does it cost to replace a cue tip?
Most professionals charge
between $12 and $15 dollars
in labor for every pool cue that is repaired, so replacing the tips on your house cues or custom pool cues can save you a bundle when you do it yourself. It's very easy to do even if you do not have a professional cue lathe.
How do you replace a cue tip at home?
How often should I scuff my cue tip?
Over time however, the tip will start to smoothen out and the chalk will have less and less to cling to. You'll wind up having less chalk on your tip and more miscues. To combat this, we scuff the tip
every few games
.
