cue join type

[joseph595-tca]

I have this older cue. Seems like a high end one with cool inlays
it needs a new shaft but I can't identify the type of joint this is
it looks like the oposite of how all the cues are made. The male is in the shaft and the female in the butt. Any ideas

 

[PDX]

The first clue about a low end cue is the use of Ramin wood, which your cue is. The joint is a strange import style, probably from the 1970’s. I would not spend any money on having a new shaft made. It is not worth it. I believe your “inlays” are actually paint or stickers.

 

[Logandgriff]

Definitely NOT high end. Sorry.

 

[garczar]

I have this older cue. Seems like a high end one with cool inlays
it needs a new shaft but I can't identify the type of joint this is
it looks like the oposite of how all the cues are made. The male is in the shaft and the female in the butt. Any ideas

$20 Taiwan special. Makes better tomato stakes.

 

[CocoboloCowboy]

Definitely NOT high end. Sorry.

But if it play good, keep it.

 

[JoeyInCali]

$20 Taiwan special. Makes better tomato stakes.

Don't tell JustinB that.

 

[Michael Webb]

The joint looks very similar to Schmelke.

 

[jimmyco]

What's up with that wrap? Is it two layer?

 

[Michael Webb]

What's up with that wrap? Is it two layer?

That was very common on certain cues. Black on the outsides and white with green in the middle.

 

[fastone371]

This is just a guess on my part but Im thinking this thread was supposed to land in the "ask a cue maker" section and not the mechanic section????

 

[Bob Jewett]

The joint looks very similar to Schmelke.

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I thought you might be kidding, but this is from their site under repair parts:



I think the OP has hit the Jackpot.:wink:

 

[rexus31]

I thought you might be kidding, but this is from their site under repair parts:

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I think the OP has hit the Jackpot.:wink:

The OP's cue has the male end on the shaft unlike the pic you posted. Deano special!!!

 

[Michael Webb]

I thought you might be kidding, but this is from their site under repair parts:

View attachment 552837

I think the OP has hit the Jackpot.:wink:

Very popular for Schmelke. I read they offer 6 different joint screws but I've seen the 1/2x24 the most where I'm located.

 

[RDeca]

I've played with a schmelke with that joint before. Boy is it different. I'd say that's one joint where you know for sure something is different in the cue

 

[hang-the-9]

Don't tell JustinB that.

Who by the way took his trade to Facebook cue groups, same stuff different place.

 

[measureman]

Very popular for Schmelke. I read they offer 6 different joint screws but I've seen the 1/2x24 the most where I'm located.

I ordered my Schmelke with a 3/8x10 joint.
I figured if I wanted an aftermarket shaft pretty much everybody makes a 3/8x10.

 

[Michael Webb]

I ordered my Schmelke with a 3/8x10 joint.
I figured if I wanted an aftermarket shaft pretty much everybody makes a 3/8x10.

Great choice. If you decide to go with an after market shaft, you might want to ask Schmelke if an .840 joint is an option.