Need ferrule sander advice

[Lou]

I'm looking for a tool that sands the top of ferrules. Tweeten's Rapid Cue Top Sander looks like it would do a good job of keeping the ferrule flat and level, but I'm worried about clamping it to my shaft. Are there any other tools that do a good job sanding ferrules?

Lou~~just messed up the top of his ferrule using a sanding block.

[Kokopuffs]

I wrap my cue/ferrule with a matchbook cover prior to clamping the Tweeten tool to it. This protects the shaft from scratches and dents caused by the metal tool.

[Sid]

Good idea kokopuffs, I just put duct tape around the inside of the tool to protect the shaft. The tweeton rapid cue top sander is the best tool for the job.

[Lou]

I thought of that too, but I wasn't sure how well it would work. If it works for you guys, I'll try it. Thanks for your advice.

[Lou]

Do you think the Willard tip and cutter tool is overkill for someone changing his own tips at home?

[Sid]

If you have just a cue or two and they are worth a little money, I would just have it done professionally. It is just easier and you don't have to worry about screwing up something. But if you are doing a quite a few for your friends and others, it is a good investment. But practice on a lot of bar cues first to get everything down before going on to your favorite cue.

I use a piece of felt on the inside of the clamp