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    I just received some new Buffalo diamond plus tips and bought I would put one on straight away. When removing my tip I noticed the ferrule was thicker on one side more than the other. Can this cause any kind of issues when cueing or contact with the cue ball. I will post a picture.

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    • #3
      Looks like a very thick ferrule to start with, that will produce more throw on it's own.

      Not sure about the uneven thickness and whether that will make it worse; would have thought so but I'm sure some other guys will come in.

      Andy Hunters video on ferrules
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      • #4
        Think its more likely a threaded ferrule and so what you can see is the thread top, so the ferrule is even.

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        • #5
          Forget it.

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          • #6
            Homer has it right
            Terry Davidson
            IBSF Master Coach & Examiner

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            • #7
              Thanks for the info guys

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              • #8
                My Butters cues look more uneven at the end of the ferrule than that. They all feel and play fine. The Chinese cues (grand, woods) look 'perfect'. I think they are ring ferrules, rather than threaded.

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                • #9
                  that is one to ignore. just put new tip on and off you go
                  https://www.ebay.co.uk/str/adr147

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                  • #10
                    Ferrule not even

                    miht as well piggyback this thread...what's the easiest way of levelling a ferrule? I've acquired a cue that has been retipped so many times the ferrule is not flat.

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                    • #11
                      Originally Posted by Hello, Mr Big Shot View Post
                      miht as well piggyback this thread...what's the easiest way of levelling a ferrule? I've acquired a cue that has been retipped so many times the ferrule is not flat.
                      it is very tricky if you have never done it before - might be better to take it to you nearest cue maker.
                      https://www.ebay.co.uk/str/adr147

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                      • #12
                        Originally Posted by Hello, Mr Big Shot View Post
                        miht as well piggyback this thread...what's the easiest way of levelling a ferrule? I've acquired a cue that has been retipped so many times the ferrule is not flat.
                        A metal file

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                        • #13
                          Ferrule not even

                          some people use the ferrule sanding tool where a sanding disc is mounted perpendicular to the ferrule top face. this is then rotated the flatten the ferrule and tenon.
                          but as mentioned if you are experienced and a steady hand you can you a file (not too rough grade)


                          like this
                          http://www.amazon.co.uk/RAPID-TIP-SANDER-SPARE-PAPERS/dp/B00JU8LWRI
                          Up the TSF! :snooker:

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                          • #14
                            Originally Posted by DeanH View Post
                            some people use the ferrule sanding tool where a sanding disc is mounted perpendicular to the ferrule top face. this is then rotated the flatten the ferrule and tenon.
                            but as mentioned if you are experienced and a steady hand you can you a file (not too rough grade)


                            like this
                            http://www.amazon.co.uk/RAPID-TIP-SA.../dp/B00JU8LWRI
                            I use this one . it works perfect . you have to be careful not to damage the shaft .

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                            • #15
                              Ferrule not even

                              i have the rapid tip thing and have used a file...thing is, this ferrule is really rounded at the edges, so needs somehing a little more industrial...what would a cue repairer actually do that's different to whhat i do? use a lathe?

                              To be clear, this is not to take the gunk off the ferrule, rather, to remove some brass. I've found using a file creates as many problems as it solves...
                              Last edited by Hello, Mr Big Shot; 28 October 2015, 07:27 AM.

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