Self Centering Tip Installer With Live Bearing

Self-Centering Tip Installer with Live Center
Precision-Aligned. Rotation-Ready. Additive-Manufactured for the Modern Cue Maker.
 
The Self-Centering Tip Installer with Live Center represents a complete evolution in tip-installation technology—engineered specifically for cue makers demanding absolute alignment, consistent pressure, and a perfectly seated bond every single time. Unlike traditional stationary installation tools that force you to lock the shaft in place while waiting for adhesives to cure, this next-generation system rotates with the shaft, maintaining flawless concentricity throughout the entire process.
 
Advanced Additive-Manufactured Construction
Each unit is produced using high-resolution additive manufacturing, allowing for geometry and tolerances that are simply unreachable with standard machining. This process provides:
Dimensionally consistent internal bores
Smooth, reinforced structure throughout the tool
Repeatable accuracy from unit to unit
Lightweight yet exceptionally durable performance
 
The result is a precision-engineered tool designed to withstand repeated professional use while delivering perfectly sustained alignment.
 
Precision Tip Fitment
Designed specifically for cue makers working with standard tip dimensions, this tool features an optimized internal guide that:
Accommodates 13 mm cue tips with a tolerance of ±0.005"
Provides a snug, stable fit that eliminates lateral play
Ensures the tip enters the bonding zone concentrically every time
 
Whether you’re working with layered tips, single-layer tips, or specialty materials, the installer guides the tip into a perfect vertical seating with zero drift.
 
Integrated Sealed Bearing Live Center
The core upgrade of this design is the sealed live-bearing center, which transforms the installation process:
Allows the tool to freely rotate with the shaft
Eliminates uneven pressure caused by stationary clamps
Prevents tip “creep” or micro-shift during adhesive curing
Maintains uniform downward force at every point on the ferrule
Reduces the risk of off-center glue lines or uneven compression
 
This system ensures a perfectly centered installation by synchronizing the rotation of the shaft and the installer itself—something no legacy tool on the market offers.
 
Performance Benefits Over Stationary Tools
Traditional stationary installers are dependent on static pressure and immobile seating, often creating micro-gaps or slightly uneven compression—especially on shafts that naturally rotate during setup.
 
The Self-Centering Live-Center Installer eliminates those issues entirely.
 
Key Advantages:
Perfect 360° Pressure Distribution
The rotating live center guarantees equal compression at all contact points between the tip and ferrule.
Cure-Time Stability
No shifting, sliding, or tip migration while glue sets.
Enhanced Bond Strength
Uniform pressure results in a stronger, more reliable adhesive joint.
Improved Accuracy for Precision Ferrules
Especially useful for thin-wall ferrules, conical tapers, and customer-specific geometries requiring strict alignment.
Faster, More Repeatable Workflows
Inserts smoothly, centers instantly, and maintains alignment automatically.
 
Designed for Professional Cue Makers
This installer is ideal for:
Custom cue makers
Repair technicians
High-volume cue shops
Mobile repair setups
Anyone demanding consistent, professional-grade results
 
Whether you are installing tips on LD shafts, standard maple shafts, or specialty composites, the Self-Centering Tip Installer with Live Center delivers measurable improvements in precision, workflow, and repeatability.