Unique Ferrule Repair Kit

[david cooksey]

If anyone needs some of the 5/16" x 2" dowel pins check out this company.


http://woodproducts.caldowel.com/5-16-Dowel-Pins-x-2.aspx


Spec's say BIRCH not MAPLE

 

[cueman]

You really should use Maple as it is stronger. My advice would be to make your own out of reject shaft wood.

 

[Blue Hog ridr]

I make mine out of straight pieces of shaft wood cut off from bar cues.

The fluted dowels are available in different wood species at most hard ware stores. No need to order them long distance.

 

[JoeyInCali]

If anyone needs some of the 5/16" x 2" dowel pins check out this company.


http://woodproducts.caldowel.com/5-16-Dowel-Pins-x-2.aspx


Spec's say BIRCH not MAPLE

They're the wrong size too.
You need 3/8 so after gluing one inside the shaft, you can true up the exposed tenon.

 

[whammo57]

I tried those dowels and I didn't like them.

I turn my own from maple shaft wood.

Kim

 

[pescadoman]

I'm constantly creating extra wood for such things....

 

[Blue Hog ridr]

You to Randy. I cut a board twice and its always too short.

Me on a Sunday afternoon. Measure, cut, oops, short board pile. Grab another 2x4. Measure, cut oops, short board pile. The lumber store luvs me.

Glad I don't do that to the exotic wood. Measure twice, cut once.

 

[Cue Crazy]

I also cut Mine from old broken shafts or bar cues. I always have plenty on hand, they are maple, and best of all They are free.

 

[pescadoman]

You to Randy. I cut a board twice and its always too short.

Me on a Sunday afternoon. Measure, cut, oops, short board pile. Grab another 2x4. Measure, cut oops, short board pile. The lumber store luvs me.

Glad I don't do that to the exotic wood. Measure twice, cut once.

Fur is alot cheaper than maple...

 

[david cooksey]

pins

yes i know birch is cheaper than maple but the company might know where you could buy the pins in maple.

if you really want a wood that is stronger than maple use mesquite that has been seasoned for 3yrs and stabilized that does not have any voids in it.

you will need a high dollar carbide saw blades to cut it tho.



dave

 

[Chopdoc]

Just a thought as an observer/customer. If you put anything other than good maple in my shaft I would consider it a rip-off. :smile:

...and...why would a guy with a cue lathe buy dowels?






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[MINDSEYE153]

...and...why would a guy with a cue lathe buy dowels?






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Yes indeed, inquiring minds want to know!

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