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  1. TC Mabe

    McDermott i Series Shaft Insert Repair Question

    Good points ! Part of my motivation for asking this question was to confirm that my repair plan made sense if we went that route ... The other part was to get enough professional suggestions to convince him that it is in fact worth the wait to get things done by the manufacturer. I think that he...
  2. TC Mabe

    McDermott i Series Shaft Insert Repair Question

    Thanks for the reply, That is good to know ... I will tell him about your experience ... His main concern seemed to be the wait ... So if it is a pretty quick turnaround I would actually prefer he went that route. Cheers ! Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk
  3. TC Mabe

    McDermott i Series Shaft Insert Repair Question

    Thanks for the reply, I will pick up some maple this weekend in case the re-thread doesn't pan out ... I really appreciate the suggestions ! Cheers ! Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk
  4. TC Mabe

    McDermott i Series Shaft Insert Repair Question

    Thanks for the reply, That makes sense and I hadn't thought of chamfering ... Your comment also makes me wonder if simply removing the first 2-3 threads would allow the shaft to couple correctly without any other major tampering. Cheers ! Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk
  5. TC Mabe

    McDermott i Series Shaft Insert Repair Question

    Thank you for the reply, I was thinking of a similar approach except I was considering the use of a phenolic shaft insert. From what I have found in web searches it seems most people using the 3/8-10 normally connect right into wood threads. Any thoughts on phenolic ? I believe that the insert...
  6. TC Mabe

    McDermott i Series Shaft Insert Repair Question

    Thanks for the reply ... It isn't my cue ... One of the local players asked me if I can do anything to fix it for them ... I normally do tip, ferrule and tenon type work .... I think he was hoping to avoid the 2 - 3 week wait ... Thanks again ! Also ... I just cropped a pic of the insert ...
  7. TC Mabe

    McDermott i Series Shaft Insert Repair Question

    Hey there guys ! New to AZB ! Overview: Looking for repair options (besides returning it) for a McDermott i-series shaft insert. Observations: It appears as though cross-threading has occurred and is causing the shaft to become misaligned at the joint collar. It also appears as though...
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