HELP weight bolt stuck!!!

[SCCues]

Some weight bolts are glued. Try a soldering iron on the bolt to heat it a LITTLE. Should be able to break it loose then.

I've been there trying to remove a stubborn weight bolt and the problem most of the time is the cue maker used some glue to be sure the bolt doesn't come loose. Heat the bolt with a soldering iron and this will make the glue melt and allow it to be removed like this post states. I know exactly what you are going through. It does sound like yours is really stuck, but the heat should do it. I had to resort to an easy out on the last slotted weight bolt I had trouble with........

James

 

[ric23]

Which makes me wonder why you bothered asking for advice in the first place.

Next time you need help, don't bother, Mr Boom Chika Wah Wah.

Probably a Wal Mart Banger special anyway.

Hey bro, no need to be bashing. I asked and considered all the advices. Thanked everybody. Decided to take it to Little Al. I did use a soldering iron to heat it up a little bit in case there is glue on it. And no, it's not a walmart banger. It's not a thousand dollar cue, as I can't really afford such, just a $400 decent custom. If it was a walmart banger, what is wrong with that anyways? I am actually surprised to read this coming from you as much as I read your posts.

 

[ric23]

I've been there trying to remove a stubborn weight bolt and the problem most of the time is the cue maker used some glue to be sure the bolt doesn't come loose. Heat the bolt with a soldering iron and this will make the glue melt and allow it to be removed like this post states. I know exactly what you are going through. It does sound like yours is really stuck, but the heat should do it. I had to resort to an easy out on the last slotted weight bolt I had trouble with........

James

I used a soldering iron to heat it up a little bit in case there is glue, but it didn't have any. It was a 5 inch weight bolt that is a little more rusted than usual. I weighed it, cut it enough and hand-tightened it. Thanks!

 

[ric23]

You never did tell us what kind of cue you were willing to sacrifice to the impact gun.
I would not recommend any one else try this.
You were very lucky nothing broke.
Did you install another bolt? I am wondering if the thread is okay.

I installed the same one after cutting of enough, cleaned the threads wit oil and steel brush. Wiped it off real good and hand-tightening it when I put it back. The threads were okay, the bolt itself is just too rusty and I think that's what bound. Thanks!

 

[rackem]

How heavy was the cue

A 5" weight bolt in a custom cue seems a little abnormal.

 

[ric23]

A 5" weight bolt in a custom cue seems a little abnormal.

I couldn't say abnormal since this is only the second one I have removed. the last one was from an ebay sneaky and it was about 4 inches long. This one is 4.875 to be exact. Attached is the portion that I cut off to reduce the weight by 2 oz.

 

[ric23]

the white powder stuff was not on the bolt. Those are some kinf f wax they use when grounding aluminum here at work.

 

[Blue Hog ridr]

Sorry Ric, I was in a p issy mood last night, but just the same, when someone asks for repair advice and doesn't take heed of the correct answers
and goes about it at their own, then it does seem people who were trying to help were wasting their time.

Heating joint pins and specially weight bolts takes a bit of patience.
The bolt IMO shouldn't have been rusty unless it was installed that way or maybe kept in a humid environment.
Some of the weight bolts like yours that I use have packing film on them so, like I said, shouldn't be rusty.

By using an impact gun on it you could have tore the thread out of the wood very easily and by reversing it, you could have driven the bolt to the bottom of the hole with the risk of splitting the tenon and possibly even the butt sleeve.

The end result might have caused you more grief and costly repairs and left you without a cue to play with for a while.

We were just trying to help you not do that.

 

[ric23]

Sorry Ric, I was in a p issy mood last night, but just the same, when someone asks for repair advice and doesn't take heed of the correct answers
and goes about it at their own, then it does seem people who were trying to help were wasting their time.

Heating joint pins and specially weight bolts takes a bit of patience.
The bolt IMO shouldn't have been rusty unless it was installed that way or maybe kept in a humid environment.

By using an impact gun on it you could have tore the thread out of the wood very easily and by reversing it, you could have driven the bolt to the bottom of the hole with the risk of splitting the tenon and possibly even the butt sleeve.

The end result might have caused you more grief and costly repairs and left you without a cue to play with for a while.

We were just trying to help you not do that.

No harm no foul. And I really really appreciate all the help. I was just really anxious to get that bolt out. I guess patience was not mine yesterday. I hope this doesn't put anything between us as I continue to learn and really love everything about this game. Thanks again! Good rolls bud!

 

[Blue Hog ridr]

No problem bud.
Have a great day for the rest.