Weight bolt stuck on old McDermott

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StraitishShoote

Dad's Rack Boy
I have an old D-21 McDermott that has the
old style weight bolt. I want to remove it and
put a lighter one in. So far it won't budge. I've
tried WD-40 and and the largest flathead screw
driver I have. What else could I try that won't
damage the cue?

This wieght bolt has been in the cue since the
mid-80s without ever being removed. Is there a
chance it got some moisture in it and is rusted?

Thanks
 
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Boxcar

AzB Silver Member
Silver Member
StraitishShoote said:
I have an old D-21 McDermott that has the
old style weight bolt. I want to remove it and
put a lighter one in. So far it won't budge. I've
tried WD-40 and and the largest flathead screw
driver I have. What else could I try that won't
damage the cue?

This wieght bolt has been in the cue since the
mid-80s without ever being removed. Is there a
chance it got some moisture in it and is rusted?

Thanks
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It is possible that some type of cement contacted the weight bolt. Heat can be applied directly to the head of the weight bolt using a pointed soldering iron. Be careful. They get very hot and could potentially bother the butt cap. Heat a little, try a little. Good luck.
 
captainjko

captainjko

Kirk
Silver Member
I have had luck clamping a large screw driver in the vise and twisting the cue instead of trying to unscrew the weight bolt with screw driver.... You can get a lot more torque that way...
 
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Kim Bye

Kim Bye

AzB Silver Member
Silver Member
A vise with soft jaws and a big screwdriver. Heat if that wont work. No wd40 ever!
 
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