Instructions for Replacing Billiard Cue Tips

Pool cue tips have a tendency to become worn or broken through regular use. Replacing them is not a difficult prospect for any player. The whole process is simple and can be done in a matter of only a few minutes. You will only need a few simple tools and a few simple tasks to consider.

Things You'll Need

  • Pool cue repair kit
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Instructions

    • 1

      Remove the tip with the very small pliers supplied in the kit.

    • 2

      Clean the ivory collar with the sandpaper in the kit to remove all of the old glue. Be careful not to scratch the ivory. You only want to remove the glue.

    • 3

      Place glue on the the tip of the cue on the ivory.

    • 4

      Place the tip on firmly with your fingers. This is a personal choice and is up to the player. They come in two sizes and you want to use a larger one than the tip of your particular cue.

    • 5

      Apply the tip vise to the stick and clamp it over the top of the new pool tip. Lock it down, but only for the tip; you do not want to damage the shaft by squeezing the side vise too hard.

    • 6

      Allow the glue to set for at least one hour. Use the tip rounder to remove the excess felt from the cue tip. The rounder looks like a piece of pool chalk but has a rough surface. Style the tip to suit your particular shooting style.

    • 7

      Use the fine grit sandpaper in the kit to do the tweaking of the cue to your preferred shape.