SS pin weight

Poolbawls

Poolbawls

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What are your thoughts about reducing SS joint pin weight by drilling them out? What about other types of metal?
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garczar said:
May sound like a smart-ass reply BUT why not just use a lighter pin to start with? Aluminum, titanium, G10 would all be better IMO.
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I’m interested in using those materials in the future, but at this time, I have SS. I was able to reduce the weight 25% by having it bored. I’ve never seen anybody mention this approach and was hoping for opinions or experience.
 
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I see no problem with it. Removing a quarter of the material from the inside won't compromise the strength in any way that is detrimental to use in a cue. I made a few pins that were cast threads with a hollow carbon tube core, they held up fine.

What's the worst that happens? If it breaks, the hollow will make it easy to remove. Still need heat, but an easy-out will go right in.
 
Poolbawls said:
What are your thoughts about reducing SS joint pin weight by drilling them out? What about other types of metal?View attachment 854755View attachment 854756
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Ray Schuler was famous for doing this in his brass joint screws, but he went all the way thru and filled the hole with black epoxy.
If I were going to do what you suggest, I would only drill up to 1/4" from where it sticks out at the joint so you don't lose strength.
Good luck
 
Michael Webb said:
Ray Schuler was famous for doing this in his brass joint screws, but he went all the way thru and filled the hole with black epoxy.
If I were going to do what you suggest, I would only drill up to 1/4" from where it sticks out at the joint so you don't lose strength.
Good luck
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I think I have a titanium pin laying around here somewhere. But, I have many SS pins and was curious. I was not aware of the Ray Schuler reference, cool because I have some brass too. Like always, I push it to the limit, and found myself 1/8”. Thanks
 
DeeDeeCues said:
I see no problem with it. Removing a quarter of the material from the inside won't compromise the strength in any way that is detrimental to use in a cue. I made a few pins that were cast threads with a hollow carbon tube core, they held up fine.

What's the worst that happens? If it breaks, the hollow will make it easy to remove. Still need heat, but an easy-out will go right in.
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Can you elaborate on the cast threads?
 
Seems like a waste of time when you can get titanium aluminum or G10 that gives you even more flexibility, but if you have it to spare, why not?
 
I go with Titanium when wanting it a little lighter. Ray Schuler's pin allowed him to completely fill all voids with epoxy and have it come out the relief hole like we do on capped ferrules. It was not for weight it was a gluing method.
 
cueman said:
I go with Titanium when wanting it a little lighter. Ray Schuler's pin allowed him to completely fill all voids with epoxy and have it come out the relief hole like we do on capped ferrules. It was not for weight it was a gluing method.
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Served both even if not intended too!
 
Good timing.
This came in today for a joint screw change.
Completely hollow.
Lmao
Be careful Boys and Girls!
 

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