Cue re tipping instructions:
Steps 1 to 10
1. Cut off old tip. (use a craft
knife / blade)
2. Clean
off old glue and remains of old tip. (
scrape until clean with a craft knife /
blade, never use sandpaper on the ferrule)
5. Apply
one small drop of glue to the top of
ferrule. If possible use a 2-part epoxy
resin glue such as Araldite or if in a hurry
Superglue gel) Be very careful if using
normal superglue, do not to let it drip onto
the shaft.
6. Place the tip
onto the glue / ferrule and centre up. Press
down firmly. Wipe off any excess glue then
release pressure. For best results leave
overnight for glue to dry properly.
7. Turn cue upside
down on cutting board and trim off excess
tip to size of ferrule.
8. With a flat low
to medium type file / file sander, file the
tip to a rough dome shape, only file from
the centre of the tip outwards.
9. With fine
abrasive paper smooth sidewall of tip into
ferrule, making sure not to touch the wood
of the shaft below the ferrule.
10. Finish off
shaping to a dome shape with a tip shaper or
sandpaper.
Snooker cue tip replacement guide
