Overall Rating for Porper's "Cut-Rite" Tip Shaper/Cutter
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tip shaper
By James Guggenbuehl from La Crescent, MN on March 10, 2013
excellent
I would recommend this item to a friend.
The perfect tool for a necessary job
By Colton from Jacksonville, Florida on March 4, 2013
This is a tool that is perfect for re-shaping tips. It is 100% fool proof! There is no guess work and it's fast and easy to use.
I would recommend this item to a friend.
Great tool
By Jerry from Gorham, Maine on February 1, 2013
A must have tool if you do your own cue tips. This tool works very well.
I would recommend this item to a friend.
this is a very handy tool.
By Sam from San Marcos,Ca on December 7, 2012
When shaping a new tip or reshaping an old tip it does the job.
I would recommend this item to a friend.
A Slick Way to Maintain Tips
By Mark from Utah on September 9, 2012
Works well at matching tip to ferrule. Easy to use.
I would recommend this item to a friend.
Awesome!
By David from , on June 18, 2012
This is definitely alot better then any mushrooming tool I have used. I did scratch up my ferrule when i used it, but I think that it was my fault. Used it on my friends cue and it was fine.
I would recommend this item to a friend.
Recommend for very minimal use. Not surgical steel blade have purchased three
By Bobby from Huntsville, AL on May 16, 2012
Not surgical steel blade, have purchased three of these and 1 replacement blade. Dull very easily. I would rather have the money back.
Not what you might expect
By Daytona Jay's Pool School from Daytona Beach, florida on April 19, 2012
This is a good tool for someone who already has there tip mounted and just wants to trim it after it get mushroomed. I used it on a new tip and it sliced up the tip pretty good, it took me half of the tip to trim it back down to where it was supposed to be. Again, good for mushroomed tips only, dont buy this to install new tips. youll just make a mess.
Tip Cutter
By Tom from Vermont USA on March 24, 2012
might be great for general tip maintenance but is not suited for tip replacement since most tips are 14mm and it will not except them.
good for radius tip
By Tom Arendt from Vermont USA on March 16, 2012
tool works great for radiusing a tip but as far as trimming a tip it ruined a brand new Karomi tip do not waste your money on this.
Great Trimmer
By Charles from Moyie Springs, ID on March 12, 2012
I repair cues for people and this is what I carry around with me for trimming purposes. The Trimmer on this works great. I docked the one star because I don't like the shaper. I haven't messed with the shaper to see if I can make it work more to my liking or not because I have other shapers that work to my liking. I bought this for the trimmer alone and it does exactly what I like it to do.
I would recommend this item to a friend.
Porper's tip shaper
By Joe from Salt Lake City, Utah. on March 8, 2012
This tool works really well. I had been using an 'abrasive' type shaper ; but, this gives a much more uniform radius.
I would recommend this item to a friend.
porpers cut-rite
By daniel from everson,wa on February 16, 2012
it works great but you must try it before attempting a good cue. I read the reviews that suggested thisand found it good advice. I did all the tips at our sr. center and now everyone can use a newly tipped cue.
I would recommend this item to a friend.
"Rite" Tool For Job
By Tom Major from Kentucky on February 14, 2012
Does a wonderful job and saves a lot of time. This one was a replacement for the one I lost and I would do it again!
I would recommend this item to a friend.
Get something better
By Matt from Maxton, NC on February 6, 2012
Does an ok job at cutting mushrooms, the shaper is difficult to use, many times leaving an uneven cut tip, does not cut tip down to far enough leaves a tacky looking ring around bottom of tip
Works great
By Robert from DC Metro Area on January 3, 2012
Was able to "re profile" the tips on a couple of cues that needed it badly - no more mushrooms!
I would recommend this item to a friend.
Porper's ' Cut-Rite" Tip Shaper/Cutter
By Charles from ,Everett, Washington on December 5, 2011
Have put quite a few tips on pool cues over the years for myself and for friends. Always trimmed them by hand-(razor blade and sand paper). I don't expect to ever do that again. Borrowed one of these gadgets from a friend a short time ago-that is why I had to buy one for myself. Really have no use for the shaper, but the cutter has sold me.
I would recommend this item to a friend.
great to carry around
By manny from bermuda on November 28, 2011
works awesome
I would recommend this item to a friend.
Doesnt work for new tips
By Jason M. from Morris Plains, NJ on November 2, 2011
So I tried the tip trimmer for a newly installed tip (Kamui Black). The new tip is too big to fit into the opening so it wouldnt work. I then trimmed the tip by hand until I could get it into the trimmer opening. Then I realized that the tip trimmer didnt allow the tip to go deep enough in the tool to trim down to the ferrule. So I took the tip trimmer apart and bored it out with a drill so that it was slightly wider and deeper. This worked ok but I ended up with a slightly lop sided cut with one side of the tip being slightly tapered and the other being straight.
Tip Cutter
By Kevin from Jeffersonville, IN on October 14, 2011
Works well to remove a mushroomed cue tip. Nice tool to have as a pool cue accessory,
I would recommend this item to a friend.
It works
By Craig from Buckeye, AZ on October 9, 2011
I the read reviews and took it easy cutting so I wouldn't have a possible blade failure. The results were excellent. When they say it is 13mm they mean it. I had to trim a little off with a knife before the shaper/cutter would go on.
I would recommend this item to a friend.
AMAZING!!!
By Jesse Turner from Eau Claire, Wisconsin on October 4, 2011
This thing is awesome cuts mushrooms off, and cuts a perfect nickel.
I would recommend this item to a friend.
tip shaper
By joselito from , on September 19, 2011
it works, but not as I expected. Thick shaft 13mm + probably won't go in.
Good idea poorly executed
By John Edwards from Grants Pass, OR on September 17, 2011
Do not use this product on quality cue tips. Okay for $1.00 tips. The overall concept is good but the blade is not very sharp and only a small portion of the cutting edge is available for use. I had to remove the blade and sharpened it myself. I'll only use it on house cues.
Popers tip shaper
By Tad Richards from claremore oklahoma on August 26, 2011
Tore tip instead of cutting smooth. Not recommended.
not as I expected...
By jason from hayward, CA on July 14, 2011
I thought this tool would be a bit more durable, I used it twice and second time the blade broke, cant "cut-rite" if dont cut at all...
Porper's Cut Rite Tip Shaper/Cutter
By Ruben from Inland Empire, Ca on June 16, 2011
I am a bit in between on this product. For one it does an amazing job as it is designed for but on the other hand it is not designed to accept 14MM tips. It barely takes a 13 MM tips. So even anything in between will not work. On top of that the hinge broke.
Again, this is a confusing review because the product if it were designed better would be a great product.
Great tool
By Rich from Seattle, Washington on May 30, 2011
This is so simple to use and it saves so much time and money. You won't scratch you ferrel, witch can happen if sandpaper is used. It's fast and makes the perfect cut and shape. If you do your own work on your cues, This is a must have tool in your Billiards tool box.
I would recommend this item to a friend.
I consider this item to be excellent quality. I would buy this item again.
By Larry Severson from Missouri on May 28, 2011
I have used this item several times. It worked just fine.
I would recommend this item to a friend.
good shaper
By Scott from herrin illinois on April 22, 2011
This tool does exactly what It's meant to, maybe even too well. It screwed up my layered tip, but it works great for my one piece break cue tip.
I would recommend this item to a friend.
Porper's
By cody from tulsa, ok on April 8, 2011
Nice tool blade broke on me first time use besides that still works grate
I would recommend this item to a friend.
yes
By Jose from Sarasota, florida on March 25, 2011
every nice. item thanks
I would recommend this item to a friend.
Works Great
By Ken from Rochester, NY on March 19, 2011
As advertised
I would recommend this item to a friend.
OK for most tips...
By KBinc from Abq. NM on March 18, 2011
once you trim down to barely over 13mm. I can do this easily with fine belt on 2" vertical sander, but probably should have heeded a couple of the other reviews and also ordered the Porper Tip Grazer to initially trim the 14mm tips down. Or lay out more $$ for a tool that does it all. I found that the non adjustable for tip thickness will not trim a NEW thick tip (as in Diamondback Boar Hide or?) down to the ferrule, even if radiused some. You must get rid of some perfectly good tip to trim clear down to the ferrule.
The nickle radius end works well (have only used on tips already trimmed to 13mm). Some harder tips I do the bulk of removal with it then finish with a cube nickle shaper/scuffer. For the price, I will recommend. Ken
I would recommend this item to a friend.
Well worth the money...
By Brian Starr from Clinton, UT on March 15, 2011
Awesome tip tool
I would recommend this item to a friend.
Quick and clean cuts
By Rick from Clinton, Utah on March 7, 2011
What a great little tool for such a little price. Cleans up mushrooming and smooths the tip quick and easy.
I would recommend this item to a friend.
no more mushroom
By D from florida on February 25, 2011
works great
I would recommend this item to a friend.
the second time I buy
By hector from Venezuela on February 11, 2011
a cheap and excellent gift for lovers of pool
I would recommend this item to a friend.
Must have!
By David from Englewood, CO on February 9, 2011
This tool does a great job of trimming the "mushrooming" effect. Shaper side is ok.
I would recommend this item to a friend.
Easy To Use Porper Cut-Rite Tip Shaper & Mushroom Cutter
By Eugene from Clovis, CA on January 30, 2011
This easy to use tool will cut away the slight mushroom from the tip using one tool end, and shapen the radius of the tip with the opposite tool end. On new 14mm installed tips you may have to use the Porper Mushroom Grazer initially, since the barrel of the Cut-Rite tool is limited. Also, slightly moisten the cue tip prior to cutting. The barrel will sometimes leave a black ring on the ferrule, but that can be removed easily using Sil Kleen ferrule cleaner.
I would recommend this item to a friend.
WOW!!! THIS REALLY WORKS UP TO 13MM
By Mary A from nyc on January 21, 2011
This is the most fantastic tool I have purchased for trimming and shaping my cue tips correctly. I am awed at the sturdy and simple construction. The picture shows that the blade is lighter than what I received , so it took a few moments to realize that the balde on my unit was the same black as the tool itself. This made no difference to how quickly and accurately it trimmed the tip. It does leave a ring around the ferrel but it is easily removed with a damp cloth and some mild pressure.
I would recommend this item to a friend.
Good purchase
By Chad from Twin Falls, ID on January 17, 2011
I buy online because of selection and I am an impulse buyer. They take care of my fix by getting things in the mail quickly and safely.
Use caution when using tool as it can take a bit too much off. As long as you are careful, no worries
I would recommend this item to a friend.
13MM and less Tip Cutter
By DR Mann from Mukwonago, WI on January 8, 2011
The Porper's "Cut-Rite" Tip Shaper/Cutter is designed to complete two functions of tip replacement, cut the edge of the tip even with the ferrule and scrape the top of the top of the tip to a nickel convex shape. The tool works on tip diameters of 13mm and less but is designed for 13mm. Diameters less then 13mm require some careful work. Six items are needed to successfully replace a tip: New Tip of the current diameter and desired hardness; Tweeten Rapid Cue Top Sander (TTRCTS); Tiger Insta-Cure Tip Glue (TRTG); Porper's Tip Clamp(TTPTC1); Porper's Cut-Rite Tip Shaper/Cutter(TTPCR1); and a Cuetec Bowtie (TTCB1). Each of these tools can be replaced by a like tool that accomplishes the function. The tasks are: cleaning and flattening to top of the ferrule parallel to the center of the shaft plus sanding the finish off of the button of the new tip(TTRCTS); coating the bottom of the new tip and the top of the ferrule with the glue(TRTG); attaching and centering the tip then clamping for designated cure time(TTPTC1); trimming the edge of the tip even with the ferrule cylinder edge(TTPCR1); and finally scraping the finish the top of the tip and shaping to the desired convex curve(TTCB1). The Porper's "Cut-Rite" Tip Shaper side can scrape the top of the tip but leaves a ruff nickel. The Cuetec Bowtie allows either a nickel or a dime convex curve plus aeration of the tip with the pick. Three critical items can cause a failed result. Not sanding the finish off the bottom of the new tip (glue will not completely adhere to finish), not completely coating both the bottom of the tip and the top of the ferrule with a thin layer of glue, or attempting to trim the tip before the glue is completely cured, for Tiger that is two hours. I purchased my unit from oZone over five years ago and the cutter edge is still sharp.
I would recommend this item to a friend.
works great
By Jeremy from windsor, VT on January 4, 2011
this will shap your tip to perfection
I would recommend this item to a friend.
broke
By John from utah on December 27, 2010
first one broke but ozone sent me a new one and it works fine
I would recommend this item to a friend.
Great trimmer!
By Randall from Goldsboro, NC on October 22, 2010
The trimmer removes the overlapping section of the tip really well. I hate it when the tip mushrooms. This removes that area quickly and easily.
I would recommend this item to a friend.
Great item!!
By Claudio Gálvez from Miami, Florida on October 21, 2010
Very useful and easy to use.
I would recommend this item to a friend.
Would be nice if it were 14.5mm
By Charlie from , on September 27, 2010
After I carefully shaved off excess of tip with a razor, it fit in the tool, and worked fine. OK for the price.
I would recommend this item to a friend.
very handy little tip tool
By randy mcintosh from southern Illinoia on September 10, 2010
trimed my tip even and shaped it beautifuly
I would recommend this item to a friend.
Easy to use
By desiree from Venezuela on August 3, 2010
a bit expensive for how simple it is, but fulfills its function perfectly.
I would recommend this item to a friend.
THE BLADE BROKE ON FIRST ONE
By GUNNS from NORTHERN ARIZAONA on July 28, 2010
THEY IMMEDIATLY REPLACED IT AND IT WORKED REALLY GOOD EASY TO USE AND ACCURRATLY SHAPED TIP WITH EASE PRICED RIGHT AND EASY TO CAERRY OR STORE IN CASE POCKET.
I would recommend this item to a friend.
Very easy to use!
By Jeff from , New Richmond, WI on July 7, 2010
I love this tip shaper because you just put it on the end of the tip and give it a couple turns and the tip looks like new again with the proper shape! AWESOME product!!!
I would recommend this item to a friend.
Proper's "Cut Rite"
By Gary from Houston on April 5, 2010
Very useful little tool. Really does what it says. Didn't wear out after I used it a few times as other tool I have had did.
Cut-Rite Shaper/ Cutter
By Siegy from Winchester, CA on March 25, 2010
Porper's "Cut-Rite" Tip Shaper/Cutter does what it is called. Easy to use and does it so well that all of my TAP team members use my "Cut-Rite" regularly. An outstanding buy for the money.
By DAVID from PAINTSVILLE,KY on March 23, 2010
CUTS TIPS LIKE A HOT KNOFE THROUGH BUTTER
Damage to Tip
By Thayer from Ventura, CA on February 21, 2010
I have two Cues, both 13mm tips. Both tips are of medium hardness. I used the shaper and cutter. It was advertised to be used up to 13mm tips. I followed the instructions for shaping/cutting my tips. It destroyed the side of my tips, cutting it down to 11mm tips. I used the shaper and it damaged them to the point that they had to be replaced. The instructions were very lacking, stating only to use one side for shaping and the other for cutting. There were no other instructions on use, nothing stating how hard to push, nothing depicting what the tip should look/feel like when done. This tool may be fine for hard 11mm tips, but for any other type, I would strongly suggest buying another tool.
Awesome
By jason from Booneville, Kentucky on February 9, 2010
Cuts your tip perfect everytime without shaving your ferrule.
Pretty good product, but wouldn't use it on my expensive cues . . .
By Taylor on February 5, 2010
This thing does a good job of trimming the tip, but to get it flush with the ferrule it inevitably leaves a ring around your ferrule that you'll have to remove. Even if never used with a chalked tip, it will leave a red leather residue. I was re-tipping house cues, so a little light sanding did the job and they turned out nicely. I don't think I'll be using this on my expensive cues though.
By Fernando from Milwaukee, Wisconsin on February 2, 2010
excellent tool but the blade won't stay sharp for long
Tip Shaper
By Stephen Leon from Gorham Maine on January 31, 2010
It's a Great tool.
Tip Shaper
By Stephen Leon from Gorham Maine on January 31, 2010
It is perfect, one end trims any ovelap and the other puts a great shoulder on it. Very professional.
Tip Shaper
By Norman from Atkinson on January 24, 2010
Great tool. I've had one for years and still works well. I clean my ferrule with BonAmi after the trim job and shaping since it does get a little messy.
By todd on December 9, 2009
Great Tool!!
By Dennis from "Churchville,Va." on December 7, 2009
Upon receiving the "Cut-Rite," I found that it worked exactly as described, and the cutter was sharper than what I would have thought.
Pros:
Small and easy to carry, for it fits right in your pant's pocket with ease!!Cons:
Slight staining of the ferrule on my cue, but I believe it can be easily remedied. "Great tool to have in your pool cue case!!"
By Dennis from Churchville, Va. on December 7, 2009
Pros:
This product is extremly easy to use and the cutter's blade seems relatively sharp. Fits easily in your pant's pocket.Cons:
Slight, very minor scuffing of the ferrule on my cue.SHARP SHOOTER now!
By MAC HERB from Racine wisconsin on November 29, 2009
my tips are the best they have ever ben, My english is the best it's ever ben wish i new about this tool sooner
THANKS MAN!
Pros:
eazy to useCons:
would look better if metalMust have tool
By william coburn from virginia on November 26, 2009
This tool is effective and the blades can be purchased when worn out. A must have for new tips. But the tip must be shaped fairly close to the shaft and shaved carefully. If your tip is not ready for cutting this tool can take off too much. Reasonable price for a long lasting tool, I have replaced the blades twice.
Pros:
Professional results when used with care. Can compensate for mushroomed tipsCons:
Can depend on how the tool is applied. Be careful to keep the cue centered. The tip shaper can stain the ferrule if not kept clean
By george from boston on October 31, 2009
excellent product you wont be disappointed
By Bob Collins from logan, Ohio on October 24, 2009
works great
good tool
By Pete Greene from Nashville Tn on September 28, 2009
This tip cutter works great and I am very happy with it.
Pros:
Works much better then their other less expensive tip vutter which I also own.I would recommend this item to a friend.
Great tool
By Nate B on February 5, 2009
What can I say I havent picked up a cue in a while I get divorced I get online and I order me some sticks. I also picked up this handy tool had my tips ready to go in no time and simple to use. This is a great site with great products I\'ll be back!!!
Tip shaper & cutter
By Bruce Walker on October 1, 2008
This product works excellent on new or used tips. I use it on my stick and on house cues where I play pool at.
