Ok as my cue repair business grows, I've been running into repairs that I have not done yet. I've read up on this subject, but advice would be appreciated.
This customer has an inexpensive cue that broke the pin off. He likes the cue and would like me to try and put a new pin in. I've explained the damage that may occur and he's willing to take a chance.
Now I've seen that most heat the pin up and either put it in a vise or use vise grips to remove. I don't know if I can heat this pin because of where it broke off. So my mechanic background tells me to drill it out and try to clean up the treads or plug it And re tap. What are you experienced cue repairman thinking?
Before this becomes a "don't do it thread", please understand that I'm looking at this as a learning experience. The customer knows that the cue may get damaged and is willing to accept the risk. The cue is only worth $70. I'm not doing this for alot of money, just experience.
Any advice on how you would approach this repair is appreciated.
Thanks,
Chris
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This customer has an inexpensive cue that broke the pin off. He likes the cue and would like me to try and put a new pin in. I've explained the damage that may occur and he's willing to take a chance.
Now I've seen that most heat the pin up and either put it in a vise or use vise grips to remove. I don't know if I can heat this pin because of where it broke off. So my mechanic background tells me to drill it out and try to clean up the treads or plug it And re tap. What are you experienced cue repairman thinking?
Before this becomes a "don't do it thread", please understand that I'm looking at this as a learning experience. The customer knows that the cue may get damaged and is willing to accept the risk. The cue is only worth $70. I'm not doing this for alot of money, just experience.
Any advice on how you would approach this repair is appreciated.
Thanks,
Chris
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