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The tipping kits bring the tools together in one purchase, and the cements and glues here are formulated for the job — a proper cue tip cement bonds leather to ferrule far more reliably than a general adhesive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are shaping and burnishing tools too, for keeping the tip domed correctly and the edges clean, which is what keeps a good tip performing for its full life.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"formula-sports-nylon-cue-ferrule-6-pack","title":"Nylon Cue Ferrule (6 Pack)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is a six pack of Formula Sports nylon cue ferrules, available in glue-on and screw-in fittings from 9mm through 12mm. 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The old tip comes off, the ferrule is sanded flat, the new tip is cemented on and clamped until it sets, then trimmed and shaped to the ferrule. The clamp is the part most people lack — without even pressure while the cement cures, a tip sits proud on one side and miscues from the first shot.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Formula Sports","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40244878180442,"sku":"907201","price":14.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0568\/2796\/9626\/products\/formula-sports-cue-tipping-kit-accessories-cue-store-31763163447386.png?v=1678329336"},{"product_id":"alloy-cue-clamp","title":"Alloy Cue Clamp","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Formula Sports Alloy Cue Tipping Clamp holds a new tip against the ferrule while the cement sets. 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