Mcdermott joint diameter to large

obe1 · Nov 16, 2018

Orig C- 4 model-- has .860 dia. joint

Can this be turned down to .850 without doing the same to the forearm ?

Thank you for your input

GBCues · Nov 16, 2018

obe1 said:
Orig C- 4 model-- has .860 dia. joint

Can this be turned down to .850 without doing the same to the forearm ?

Thank you for your input

I'm not quite sure what you are trying to accomplish. Are you wanting to use that shaft on a different butt?
Yes the joint end of the shaft can be turned down, it is a fairly easy task. The turned down portion will have to be refinished. But of course, it will no longer match the butt.
My 2 cents,
Gary

obe1 · Nov 16, 2018

C-4

i have need the butt joint turned down to .850 to match my other MC-D shaft dia. ...just wanted to know if it can be done without having other issues...thanks .

JoeyInCali · Nov 16, 2018

obe1 said:
i have need the butt joint turned down to .850 to match my other MC-D shaft dia. ...just wanted to know if it can be done without having other issues...thanks .

It would look ugly if the joint was turned down without touching the forearm.
And you will still need it to be refinished.

obe1 · Nov 16, 2018

C-4

Thank you --I was afarid of that..

croscoe · Nov 16, 2018

Might consider a small mid extension. Likely the cheapest route.

captainjko · Nov 16, 2018

obe1 said:
Thank you --I was afarid of that..

You may could get a cue builder to build up the shaft diameter with epoxy... That would make more sense to me...

Michael Webb · Nov 16, 2018

For the record McDermott's finish is usually around .020 thick. Meaning .010 per side but I can't say every cue is like that.

Mcdermott joint diameter to large

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GBCues

Damn, still .002 TIR!

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