Older Lucasi Weight Bolts

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tkelber

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I recently purchased a 10 year-old Lucasi Cue (LZ-2008), and love it but want to add weight. First I ordered the from an online vendor who only sells the recent model bolts, which are 1/2" diameter. After I needed to return it, THEN they tell me Lucasi changed their weighting system about 8-9 years ago. There is an aluminum bolt in the cue which weighs nothing, but has interior threads to screw the butt cap into. There is another 4 1/4" below the aluminum bolt to add weight, but that is 3/8" diameter (more on this below), and as I measure 16 threads per inch.

Now the real problem. First, nobody seems to carry weight bolts for the older Lucasi cues, so do you know a source?? Second, I purchased some hex drive bolts allegedly the same size and thread pattern (3/8 - 16) but they only screw in a few turns and then get stuck. So they are a "hair" different than the original, even though both screw into Home Depot's screw guide for a 3/8 - 16 screw. Go figure! Does anyone know the secret to these weight bolts???

Thank you so very much.
 
tkelber said:
I recently purchased a 10 year-old Lucasi Cue (LZ-2008), and love it but want to add weight. First I ordered the from an online vendor who only sells the recent model bolts, which are 1/2" diameter. After I needed to return it, THEN they tell me Lucasi changed their weighting system about 8-9 years ago. There is an aluminum bolt in the cue which weighs nothing, but has interior threads to screw the butt cap into. There is another 4 1/4" below the aluminum bolt to add weight, but that is 3/8" diameter (more on this below), and as I measure 16 threads per inch.

Now the real problem. First, nobody seems to carry weight bolts for the older Lucasi cues, so do you know a source?? Second, I purchased some hex drive bolts allegedly the same size and thread pattern (3/8 - 16) but they only screw in a few turns and then get stuck. So they are a "hair" different than the original, even though both screw into Home Depot's screw guide for a 3/8 - 16 screw. Go figure! Does anyone know the secret to these weight bolts???

Thank you so very much.
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It's possible that it's metric
M10x1.5 but I'm not totally sure. If they are that close, I would use a 3/8x16 tap.
 
I have a 14 year old Lucasi that I wanted to add weight to.
I took the existing bolt out and went to Ace hardware that has a million bolt sizes and could not match it up.
I ordered a new bolt on line.
I have a 2 oz bolt that was original but that probably would not help you.
 
measureman said:
I have a 14 year old Lucasi that I wanted to add weight to.
I took the existing bolt out and went to Ace hardware that has a million bolt sizes and could not match it up.
I ordered a new bolt on line.
I have a 2 oz bolt that was original but that probably would not help you.
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I have looked at multiple hardware stores and online outlets. The ones that look they "should fit" do not, and get stuck after 4-5 turns. I would love to have an original Lucasi bolt from a 14 year old cue. Are you willing to send it my way? Happy to pay you for bolt and shipping.
Appreciate..
 
measureman said:
I have a 14 year old Lucasi that I wanted to add weight to.
I took the existing bolt out and went to Ace hardware that has a million bolt sizes and could not match it up.
I ordered a new bolt on line.
I have a 2 oz bolt that was original but that probably would not help you.
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Michael Webb said:
It's possible that it's metric
M10x1.5 but I'm not totally sure. If they are that close, I would use a 3/8x16 tap.
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Great advice, Michael, but that wasn't a fit either. The M10 x 1.5 also froze up after a few turns. I'm thinking to find an original bolt out of an older cue and hope that feeds in. Thanks again.
 
tkelber said:
I have looked at multiple hardware stores and online outlets. The ones that look they "should fit" do not, and get stuck after 4-5 turns. I would love to have an original Lucasi bolt from a 14 year old cue. Are you willing to send it my way? Happy to pay you for bolt and shipping.
Appreciate..
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It's a 2 oz steel bolt.
I'll have to find it,stand by.
 
tkelber said:
I recently purchased a 10 year-old Lucasi Cue (LZ-2008), and love it but want to add weight. First I ordered the from an online vendor who only sells the recent model bolts, which are 1/2" diameter. After I needed to return it, THEN they tell me Lucasi changed their weighting system about 8-9 years ago. There is an aluminum bolt in the cue which weighs nothing, but has interior threads to screw the butt cap into. There is another 4 1/4" below the aluminum bolt to add weight, but that is 3/8" diameter (more on this below), and as I measure 16 threads per inch.

Now the real problem. First, nobody seems to carry weight bolts for the older Lucasi cues, so do you know a source?? Second, I purchased some hex drive bolts allegedly the same size and thread pattern (3/8 - 16) but they only screw in a few turns and then get stuck. So they are a "hair" different than the original, even though both screw into Home Depot's screw guide for a 3/8 - 16 screw. Go figure! Does anyone know the secret to these weight bolts???

Thank you so very much.
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I found my 14 year old Lucasi bolt.
It's 1 OZ.
If you want it PM me a name and address and I will send it.
 
Why not just measure it with calipers and determine the actual diameter and pitch? Turning a mild steel rod to the correct diameter and then milling a specific external thread is a very simple exercise.
 
tg_vegas said:
Why not just measure it with calipers and determine the actual diameter and pitch? Turning a mild steel rod to the correct diameter and then milling a specific external thread is a very simple exercise.
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A friend and I measured it with calipers and it slightly off from both 3/8"-16 AND M10-1.25. We believe Lucasi did this to make their bolt proprietary. Also, the company refers out all parts questions to a couple 3rd parties who only stock weight bolts for their later model cues. The older bolts are simply not manufactured any more, which is why I'm seeking an original bolt out of one of those older cues. Pretty crappy of Lucasi in my opinion. Thanks for your advice 👍
 
No problem, good luck in your search. If you are unable to find what you are looking for, a simple measure of diameter and pitch, given to anyone with a basic lathe, should get you what you need. PM me if you like, I'll be happy to turn one for you if you can give me the metrics.
 
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