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  1. 1st May 2008, 12:07 PM #1
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    Default what is the best way to shape your Tip not scratching the

    After placing a new tip what is the best way to shape the new tip and get rid of extra edges with out scratching the ferrule ?

    sand paper usualy scratch the ferrule when you try to get red of the extra edges.

    I bought a new parris cue and the tip was fitted so nicly wi

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    try masking tape on the ferrule? or just be very careful and take your time.

    you will only scratch it if your hacking away at it.

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    to a certain extent scratching the ferrule does not matter if you have some very fine sand paper or some of the papers I have seen on ebay for sale, u

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    not all cues are done on a lathe, i have seen how Trevor White does his tips, in approx 90 secs by using a simple sharp stanley blade, 800 and 200 gra

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    I use a scalpel as well, as stated above make sure it's very sharp, have a steady hand and go round, if you mess it up then you'll cause an accordian

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    I sometimes use DuraGlit, a cloth material that has metal polish inpregnated into it, you can get it from DIY shops here in the UK, to polish the ferr

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    I tried that from youtube posted by damienlch, and effects are really nice! After cutting by blade i used sandpaper 1500 grit. This is a very good and

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