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9m
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Posted: 2007-01-17 18:34
I currently have a bear tip on my cue and it isnt holding chalk to well. I have tried what i used to do with my snooker cue and sand it a touch but still no joy. Is a tip tapper worth buying for this purpose?If possible could anyone pm me some suggestions.
Cheers.
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craig
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Posted: 2007-01-17 18:39
The tip tapper should work fine.
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Administrator
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Posted: 2007-01-17 19:24
I wonder if something more aggressive might be more suitable, a Tip Pic or one of the scuffers, because it sounds like the tip might be glazed or compacted if sandaper isn't doing the job?
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malaguista
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Posted: 2007-01-18 07:47
Change it for a Talisman!!!
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wattsa
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Posted: 2007-01-18 09:30
A full range of tip tools can be found in Pro9s very own The Pro Shop. Tip Tools[ This message was edited by: BigDave on 2007-01-18 10:33 ]
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SlowAdey
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Posted: 2007-01-18 09:34
What kind of chalk are you using?
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BigDave
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Posted: 2007-01-18 10:28
^^^ That's a good question!
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wayne
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Posted: 2007-01-18 13:00
Not familiar with bear tips but if it's a phenolic not a lot you can do (Bear jump/break cue?). If anything would improve it, it would be the "cue cube" (see Pro Shop). If it's leather, I still recommend the cue cube. Sanding is not the preferred method of reconditioning a tip (generally only makes the tip smoother, possibly reducing it's ability to hold chalk). Suggest cleaning with clear water then re-shaping with the cue cube. wayne@waynecustomcues.com if you need to
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9m
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Posted: 2007-01-18 21:33
On 2007-01-18 09:34 , SlowAdey Wrote:!!! QUOTE !!! What kind of chalk are you using? I use blue and green master chalk or triangle in green. May have to go to Victoria and get another one of my Bears put on.Does anyone know how much Chris charges for a retipping?
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SlowAdey
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Posted: 2007-01-19 16:27
If a bear tip is a hardish leather type tip I wouldn't recommend triangle chalk. Master chalk should be perfect for that type of tip though. Triangle is best for elk master (snooker) type tips IMO. [ This message was edited by: SlowAdey on 2007-01-19 16:28 ]
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BigDave
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Posted: 2007-01-19 16:55
Has anyone tried that NTC chalk ? (National Tournament Chalk). It's absolutely terrible, actually does the opposite of what chalk is supposed to do... Mind boggling! It's like a lubricating talc!?!?!?!
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The_Mole
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Posted: 2007-01-19 17:05
Dave - can you tell me what a lubricating talc is and how and where do you apply it? No pictures - PLEASE 
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BigDave
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Posted: 2007-01-19 17:06
Errrr, yeah, OK... Probably a bad choice of words, but you get the impression, right? 
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9m
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Posted: 2007-01-20 14:55
I've got some NTC at home and the chalk aint to bad.It does get on your hands a bit but helps apply a bit more on the cue ball. IPT chalk is meant to be made by them I was told.
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9m
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Posted: 2007-01-20 14:56
What tip would you recomenned changing it for?
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BigDave
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Posted: 2007-01-20 15:06
All together now...
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77tricky
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Posted: 2007-01-20 18:36
Tiger Everest for me if its good enougth for the Predator 2nd Gen. shafts its good enougth for me!
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