To tip or not to tip

I have been puzzled these last few days. I sell sticks and supplies etc. I also like to re-tip my own sticks. However, lately it seems the darn things just won't stay on. I use Porper's Little Shaver and the Ultimate Tip Tool, but alas, I think that the upward pressure pops the tips off. I used a rapid cue top sander to face the ferrule, so that shouldn't be a problem. I also sand the bottom of the tips to let them stick better. I was thinking of buying the Willard Tipper Trimmer, and I could get it at wholesale, but is it worth the $ to pay for it? Or should I just pay someone else and refer everyone to that person? Help please!

The one thing you didn't mention is the glue you have been using. The one glue that I keep hearing is the only one that is consistintly good is, Duro Super Glue Gel.

Hope this helps

[Rick]

Yes the Duro Super glue gel is the thing to use, but I just received in some industrial strength glue called Sure Lock. Since we have been using this glue we have not had a tip pop off and it only cost $7.95 for a large bottle.

[kulokoy]

just curious. how long before it dries?

[kulokoy]

hey guys! at present, i'm re-tipping on of my cues. i got curious after researching the use of gel super glue. i can't find any Duro here so i settled for Loctite Quicktite Gel. will this do? well, i'll find out tomorrow. wish me luck! :)

[kulokoy]

here's an update!

well, the tip hasn't fallen off :D i tried stroking the cue against the wall real hard (the type of stroke you would put on a hard break). there were no strange sounds or anything so everything seems to be fine. i'll be heading over to the pool hall now.

[Rick]

If the glue you use takes over 5 minutes to dry then it will never dry. We use the duro quick gel and the Sure Lock tip glue. After I apply the glue it literaly only takes 10 seconds and it is ready to cut.

[kulokoy]

it was ok in about 10 seconds. i pressed the tip for around 5 minutes just to be sure the adhesive dries in the right places