What are the reasons not to set the pin with super glue?

JoeyInCali · Feb 2, 2020

JC said:
I don't think it affects the threads at all as I understand it the insert is only as long as the barrel and the pin is threaded into wood below that. Which makes threading the insert unnecessary because it's not bearing any load. It's only purpose is to keep the pin dead nuts while gluing the pin in. It is in no danger of falling out with the cue completed simply glued on the outside to the inside of the core. Threading it would compromise the core by cutting toward the collar.

I still have good clearance as I maintain a .675 tenon.
I find 5/8 tenon too thin and collars too thick .
.675 is the sweet spot imo.

JC · Feb 2, 2020

JoeyInCali said:
So long as it glues well, I suppose.
You can use black canvas too if you like it black.

I'm thinking I would like it the same color as the collar as I cut the tenon to 1/2" on the last .125" for a flush face anyway. So a 1/2" insert would be right up against the inside of the collar.

Kim Bye · Feb 3, 2020

JoeyInCali said:
About half of the body is threaded.
Bottom has a lead. I use that to gauge the hole before I thread it.
I live thread it so the face has no threads.
I go in about .100" with the thread mill.
I counter bore to tight fit of the top of the insert.
I keep the top of the insert about .002-.003 larger.
Fills the hole/no glue ring.

You don't really need to thread it because it's not the length of the screw.
The bottom threads of the screw will hold it anyway.
But, I like cranking them to place and just let glue dry overnight.

Sounds like the right way Joey. What kind of Micarta are you using?

What are the reasons not to set the pin with super glue?

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