Actually, it's just like Mike described.
Help : Changing joint n pin !!!
- Thread starter Cezar Morales
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Actually, it's just like Mike described.
We all do it! :thumbup:
I have done it with Harleys and bikes in general....too often.
:grin:But I have a hard time selling...hence I have six motorcycles in my garage.....
:grin:.
Well $hit , I guess I should say good luck.
I am not a predator fan because I have worked on they're shafts
But your the customer and if you like the way they're shafts play then I am happy for you ... think you might have a fever or msha or something but hey if your happy we are all happy......
Best of luck
Mike , believe me, whenever anyone ask for recommendation on LD shafts, i have never offered predator.
I detest the fact that it is laminated n not solid maple.
In fact , i always offer Mezz which is definitely top of the production chain in terms of fit finish n quality, one piece solid maple.
And Keith Josey's shaft too.
Never once offered predator.
However , i tried a pred shaft on my custom n never look back, been playing the best pool of my life even knowing predator's cons.
For me at this stage, play with what u like best man.
My 2 cents and thanks to everyone for sharing.
I really appreciate ur time n i've gotten a much better picture on my options !
We all do it! :thumbup:
I have done it with Harleys and bikes in general....too often.
But I have a hard time selling...hence I have six motorcycles in my garage.....
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Now, u found the perfect reason not to sell n explain to wifey when she gets pissed off lol
Um, you consider Keith Josey's shafts to be low deflection? Have you ever played with a Josey?
Or just order the cue and shaft from Seyberts and have them do the work. They're authorized for Predator repair work, so you may be able to keep the warranty intact.
Sorry , i wasnt clear.
When ppl ask for recommendation on ld shafts, i offered mezz.
And for normal maple shafts, its josey for me.
I played with Judd, Gilbert, Olney, Southwest, Blackcreek
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I love the hit n feel of my Josey most, very solid, good feel and lowest deflecting among em.
Actually gilbert was lower, but Josey was more solid.
I guess its really subjective n the shafts u got
Just don't buy the predator cue? Hassle avoided...
No offense taken Michael. It's simple to change the pin and joint collar when you have all the tools. To me it sounded almost like Cesar was considering doing the job himself. Knowing that the difference of a thou is what separates a good job from a bad one, and how much care and attention must be used to get a perfect result, i still dont classify a joint pin change or collar change a simple job. Changing a tip, that's a simple job.
Anyways as you said it's a fairly expensive job and might not be worth it on a cheap production cue.
What I was thinking, and BTW I have a Mustang, but only a '68 convertible with 302.
Skoda is a car brand we dont have here.
My point was that when you choose unique things, they require unique attention.
Of course, practice makes perfect and each pin has it`s spesifications.
You still need the right equipment, set up the right way to be able to do a good job.
And if you need to change the joint collar, that certainly makes the whole operation more time consuming. The big question then is; is it worth it?
I have another customer who wanted to do very similar things to his $400 Lucasi cue.
He also wanted to switch out the handle with another type hanldle and extend the buttcap.
When you need to do so much deconstruction to something that might be better to build from scratch, the way the customer want`s it in the first place, it`s often not a project worth taking on.
To far off the track of this thread for me.
But!
The correct answer is and always be.
Prices are not based on what you paid for a cue. We advise and mutually decide the next move.