Uni-Loc has died on my Predator Revo

Wolven said:
I though it was supposed to provide the perfect fit.
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Mine fits perfectly.

The secret is to clean and lightly oil it once in a while.

I love the uni-loc and will never buy a cue without one.


Jeff Livingston
 
chefjeff said:
Maybe someday, we'll trade cues we aren't using.

I've got a few without uni-loc in my closet. Nothing fancy.


Jeff Livingston
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I need to quit gathering cues altogether. :)

I keep saying I am going to get rid of some, but it seems I always wind up with more.

I just picked up a Tascarella shaft and I was talking to a cue maker about making me another custom.
 
middleofnowhere said:
Out of curiosity, what is the purpose of the Uni-loc joint? What problem did it solve?
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I've wondered that many times myself. I mean, it is convenient, but it only takes about 5 more seconds to screw in my Cuetec Cynergy 3/8 x 14.
Now, on the extension, uni-loc is nice to have.
 
HawaiianEye said:
Throw that away and get a cue with a real joint. :)
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I'm actually ready to do that...but wouldn't you know I just this week bought a new 314-3 to fit my uni-loc butt. Sigh. I'm going to see what Predator has to say. If they offer to replace it, then I'm going with a standard (yea right!) pin. I'm still within my return period for the 314 shaft.
 
middleofnowhere said:
Out of curiosity, what is the purpose of the Uni-loc joint? What problem did it solve?
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I think the main advantage is that the pin helps align the joint. It's not really the time savings, it's that you are not fiddling with getting your cue threaded together in a crowded bar with people moving around and only 1 thread engaged. I doubt that it really matters much but it is slightly more convenient and when disassembling, the shaft still has the pin holding it when unscrewed so you don't drop it.
 
Since my original post on this thread I got to thinking about it when I put together a old spinning rod of mine when I was a kid a oldtimer gave me a priceless tip on how to put and take apart any fishing rod with a metal joint .
It's as simple as gently pinching your nose and running your index finger and thumb down your nose then rub them on the joint on the fishing rod or in this case a uni loc joint on a pool cue .
I do this once a month now with no ill effects with this joint .
 
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I've never trusted the Uni-loc joint..mainly because I can't figure out how it works exactly. Anyone care to share the secret voodoo that makes it work??
 
Guy Manges said:
Don't use Alcohol or powder this seams to lock up the joint. Did for me.
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I would guess there are scratches some where. Either on the joint screw or in the insert. Alcohol should never be the culprit by itself.
Powder? Never use.
The worst case if not defined is this and it's not fun. Cut it, drill it, then use an easy out and heat it. In C/f, drill / bore it out, plug the holes and start from scratch.
 

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Rusty in Montana said:
Since my original post on this thread I got to thinking about it when I put together a old spinning rod of mine when I was a kid a oldtimer gave me a priceless tip on how to put toys and take apart any fishing rod with a metal joint .
It's as simple as gently pinching your nose and running your index finger and thumb down your nose then rub them on the joint on the fishing rod or in this case a uni loc joint on a pool cue .
I do this once a month now with no ill effects with this joint .
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...and any rod maker will tell you not to do that to a rod that has metal ferrules.
 
tomatoshooter said:
I think the main advantage is that the pin helps align the joint. It's not really the time savings, it's that you are not fiddling with getting your cue threaded together in a crowded bar with people moving around and only 1 thread engaged. I doubt that it really matters much but it is slightly more convenient and when disassembling, the shaft still has the pin holding it when unscrewed so you don't drop it.
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It's time, too.

At the big tournies where a player has to travel from table to table with his stuff, it really becomes easier and faster with a uni-lok style joint.

I've cross threaded a cue before in the environment you describe above, and I'm a old mechanic who knows better. That and the time is what made me switch and I'm glad I did.

Clean it and lightly oil it when it starts getting a little stiff to insert. (hey, dirty mind, stop that)


Jeff Livingston
 
Michael Webb said:
Preventative maintenance.
Once a month, use a Q tip with alcohol on it and clean the brass insert. Check your joint screw for scratches from putting it together. It may need to be polished.
Simple steps.
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Good bit of info to share with those I know who have unilocks.👍
 
Well 7stud thank goodness I don't know any fishing rod makers and it's worked well for me in the past I'll successfully continue doing the same .
 
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