How do I get the old tip off my pool stick so I can replace it??

Question

How do I get the old tip off my pool stick so I can replace it??

Answer 1

For real man, take it to a repairman and have it replaced. Preferably someone with a wood lathe. There are places that use tipper machines and they are okay but the lathe works a lot better. I've seen ferrules get scratched up and even cracked when they use the tipper machines, that's why i don't care much for that method. The jacoby guy is right , it's not that simple , especially the first time. I do my own tips but I bought a top sander and a tool to center the tip on the ferrule. Without these it would be a real struggle. By the way I use a utility knife to cut off the old tip and super glue gel. The gel takes about 5 minutes to set up giving you a little time to center the tip.

Answer 2

cut it off with a sharp knife(be careful),sand it down with some abrasive paper,then glue the new one on

Answer 3

Honestly, if you are at all serious about shooting quality pool, and have never replaced a tip before or do not have all the required tools to do so, just take it in to have it done.  There is more to it then just popping it off and gluing one back on.  You have to sand both the Ferrell and tip, then once the tip is dried it needs to be cut down to fit it right.  Good luck and keep rackn em up!

Answer 4

Take   it    to    someone    who    knows    how    to    put   a    new    tip    on.    You    need   a    cue    tip    sander    before   you   put    the    new    tip    on    if   you   want    to    do    it    right.    I    also   highly    advise    using   super  glue    gel

Answer 5

take a razor blade to cut it off, then take the end of your ferruel and sand it smooth, be careful, make sure you sand it straight.

Answer 6

I use a utility knife and a small cutting board underneath it.  Try to cut as close to the ferule as possible, without actually cutting into the ferule.  You can then sand down the end, they make a sander specifically for this, so that it's level.  Remember to sand the bottom of the tip before you glue it on, or you won't get a good bond and the tip could pop off first time you use it.  Use a good quality super glue, one that's thick not thin and runny.  again they have a few that are made specifically for this.

Answer 7

pop it off and glue on the new one