Mid America Basic Cue Repair Lathe – Precision Cue Maintenance & Repair

The Mid America Basic Cue Repair Lathe is a reliable, American-made cue lathe designed for precision cue repair and maintenance. Built for both professionals and hobbyists, it delivers the essential features needed for tip work, shaft care, light turning, wrap installation, and more. Durable, accurate, and easy to use, this machine is the foundation of any cue repair setup.

Why Choose the Mid America Basic Cue Repair Lathe

48" bed provides maximum stability for cue support.
Smooth 10" rack-and-pinion carriage travel for accurate movement.
Standard bore headstock with 0.590" (15mm) through-spindle bore.
Mounted on a durable melamine-coated baseboard for long-lasting performance.
Compact footprint: 49" wide x 11" deep – perfect for shops and home setups.

Steady Rests & Collets Included

(1) 35mm ID bearing steady rest for one-piece cues.
(1) 25mm ID bearing steady rest for shafts.
(3) protective collets – two for shaft tip ends, one for shaft joint end.
(2) custom flex collets – one for 25mm steady rest, one for 35mm steady rest.
Plastic plug to convert 25mm steady rest into a concave live center.

Tooling & Motor System

Tooling:

Carriage and cross-slide assembly with double-sided tool post.
Includes (2) 1/4" HSS cutting bits.

Motor & Control:

120 VAC, 2.5 amp, 250-watt motor.
Variable speed control with foot pedal for hands-free operation.

Ideal For

Tip and ferrule replacement.
Shaft cleaning, polishing, and maintenance.
Linen wrap installation.
Light sanding and turning.
General cue repairs and custom modifications.

Frequently Purchased Upgrades

Tip Shaping Rest: Mounts in your toolpost with engraved guides for precise cue tip shaping.
Modified Drilling Tailstock: Equipped with a 1/2" Jacobs chuck and extended handle for added versatility.
Concave Live Center: Steel-tipped center ensures precision alignment for repair work.
Manual Speed Control: Adds bench-top motor control in place of the foot pedal.

Save 15% with the Essential Upgrade Kit

Add our Essential Upgrade Kit to your lathe at the time of purchase and save 15%. This exclusive bundle includes everything you need to expand the functionality of your lathe:

Large Concave Live Center
Tip Centering Tool
Tip Shaping Rest
Manual Speed Control
Drilling Tailstock
BSI Insta-Cure+™ CA Adhesive

Retail Price: $245 – Add to your lathe purchase for only $205.

Built in the USA – Made to Last

Each Mid-America cue lathe is Made in the USA with high-quality American components, ensuring durability, accuracy, and long-term reliability.

Made in America. Built to last.
Available exclusively from Cue Maker Supply.