Recent content by MSK

I have found that the best cure is to have a cue smith, like me, shave off a little of the unthreaded part (to the first thread)) of the QC/QR joint to the diameter of a standard 5/16 X 18 pin. This should be relatively inexpensive to shave, sand, and polish. This way it will work in any...

The Joss II is not an original Joss cue. It is made in China with overlay designs and a genuine Irish linen wrap. Both the Shaft and Butt are made from Hard Rock Maple for a medium feel when striking the cue ball. Plenty of nice rings work from the butt cap to the shaf joint. The more...

3/17/2025 - I spoke with Dwight of Cue Components today. Cue Components has a new owner and new management. He offered to accept a return of the TIGER tips I ordered and recommended I send them to TIGER for evaluation. As all the complaints here were under the old owner, perhaps we can give...

The president and chief engineer for Cutting Tools provided the information I posted. They specialize in this type of work.

It is impossible to re-thread a cue shaft insert using a tap and die set.

I tried the liquid ceramic made for pool cue shafts and turtle ceramic spray for autos, applied with a 3X3-inch microfiber patch (cut from a larger towel). I let it dry for a couple of minutes and buffed it with a clean microfiber 3X3 patch. There was a slight sheen; however, it RAISED THE GRAIN...