Phenolic Inserts For Weight Bolts

[Fore Rail]

Is it possible to put phenolic in the butt of a cue for the weight bolt / set screws?

My cue is only threaded 2 1/2 inches for 3/8 x 16 set screws.

Would be nice to be able to change the weight ever so little when needed without worrying about stripping or deforming the wood threads.

 

[Michael Webb]

Is it possible to put phenolic in the butt of a cue for the weight bolt / set screws?

My cue is only threaded 2 1/2 inches for 3/8 x 16 set screws.

Would be nice to be able to change the weight ever so little when needed without worry about stripping or deforming the wood threads.

Of course

 

[chuckpilegis]

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[Zerksies]

Yes, many cue companies have adjustable weight bolts/cartridges. You just need to find the right material, the sky is the limit

 

[Fore Rail]

Think phenolic shaft insert applied to the butt of a cue where the weight bolt / set screw goes people.

 

[chuckpilegis]

What are you trying to do and why must it be phenolic

 

[Michael Webb]

Think phenolic shaft insert applied to the butt of a cue where the weight bolt / set screw goes people.

I thought your first post was pretty simple. Thus the reason for my one word answer. Unless your looking for something else.

 

[Fore Rail]

I thought your first post was pretty simple. Thus the reason for my one word answer. Unless your looking for something else.

I thought it was pretty simple as well.

 

[Fore Rail]

What are you trying to do and why must it be phenolic

Steel set screws currently thread into wood.

Would like those wood threads to be phenolic for strength & durability purposes.

 

[Michael Webb]

I thought it was pretty simple as well.

All you have to do is decide whether your going to thread the phenolic body in or just push it in.
Predator for example just pushes thiers in, No glue rings either!
Downfall is,
If you over tighten the weight bolt, it can break the phenolic body loose.

 

[Kim Bye]

Shouldn't be a problem at all. I would consider paper micarta tho..

 

[Michael Webb]

Shouldn't be a problem at all. I would consider paper micarta tho..

....Why....

 

[Kim Bye]

....Why....

Easier on taps and the material have a litte more give so you get tighter threads when using a tap. If you're live threading it might not make a difference.

 

[Michael Webb]

Easier on taps and the material have a litte more give so you get tighter threads when using a tap. If you're live threading it might not make a difference.

Thank you

 

[cuesdefuentes]

have you considered using thin superglue on the threads and then retapping?

 

[Fore Rail]

have you considered using thin superglue on the threads and then retapping?

No, that won't be a consideration.

To me that is more of a band aid & I am looking for a permanent solution.

 

[Michael Webb]

No, that won't be a consideration.

To me that is more of a band aid & I am looking for a permanent solution.

Wish I could give 6 thumbs up for that answer.
Oh Yeh!!!!

 

[chuckpilegis]

Is there alot of phenolic inserts in 3/8x10 cues. I think that those would be screwed and unscrewed more than a weight bolt.
I had drilled out a 3/8x16 weight bolt hole awhile ago. Later on I changed my mind and needed to put in a bumper adapter.
I retapped for a larger hole and screwed in some type of metal adapter

 

[Michael Webb]

Is there alot of phenolic inserts in 3/8x10 cues. I think that those would be screwed and unscrewed more than a weight bolt.
I had drilled out a 3/8x16 weight bolt hole awhile ago. Later on I changed my mind and needed to put in a bumper adapter.
I retapped for a larger hole and screwed in some type of metal adapter

Compared to 20 years ago, there are a lot more inserts being used.