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Adding things to a already finished cue is always a pain. Replacing the handle is not something you should do unless the handle is warped and a new handle can fix the problem. I think every cue maker out there would pass on a job like that as there's always a potential source of trouble.

Yeah, shouldn't be a problem. Plug the shaft and install a new insert.

You would be wrong

We always start with an oversized piece of material, so unless you want your new shaft slightly smaller in diameter it will be difficult. What is this magic material? 🙂

Here's a side by side picture:

I think you are missing a few important points: 1. We ask clarifying questions as some of your ideas aren't sound. 2. I would never build anything I don't personally stand by as my work is all I have, so if I make something that's terrible, I'll eventually get less work. You can spend your money...

Good luck with that..

"pro style taper shaft with 12.4 going 20 inches from tip to where it starts getting bigger" So you want a straight piece of wood the first 20 inches??

You didn't use a proper lathe, that's the short answer, that's why I call those contraptions "shaft ruiners" But if you want a better answer, we will need pictures.

They are not the same, different TPI and thread angle.

The AXI series is sadly discontinued, great cues and in a totally different league than Predator. I actually have one brand new AXI 157 left if you're interested.

I'll see if I find any 🙂

I actually had a customer send me one a few weeks ago. The best I could do was to fill in some chips in the points and spray a few coats of clear around the joint as the clear had flaked off. It's by no means perfect, but it's just about the best I could do on these cues. I think it's a shame...

Sorry it can't be done, the points are painted on. I'm really restraining myself to not go on a Predator rant right now.. 😆

You have to be really specific about what cue it is. Many Predator cues simply can't be refinished..

You will need a lathe to change ferrule and it's not anything like changing a tip. A ferrule change will set you back about $60-75. Just go with Juma, it's a great middle of the road ferrule material.

If you go to someone with the proper equipment it wont be a problem, especially if the shaft is nice and straight. I use Kelly's cue cut and can input whatever parameters I want. I remove the tip, put on a sacrificial piece of phenolic, center drill and turn the ferrule to a fraction over the...

I get a lot of jobs like this and they might look easy to fix, but often I end up sanding down to the bare wood in order to really make it look good. Trying to finish over the nicks and dents tends to not look that great imo.

Without a word on what you expect for that $1500 price..

Glue rings..