Thanks for the responces--The shaft is fitting tightly only on the outside circumfrence of the stainless joint and I thought that this wasn't right--I'll try and take a picture showing the problem I think I have and post for more discussion. There is a liquid sanding material that is like 10000 grit paper--I apply just enough to coat the face of the shaft where it tightens down on the joint and then tighten the cue together there is a large area that doesn't touch the joint. I can see this after I break the cue down by the residue of the liquid sanding agent I applied.--it's just the outside edged of the shaft riding on the joint face. When I bought this cue new--when playing with it for a few hours, it was very hard to break down--took a lot of strength to do this--with the newer shafts on the cue--very little force is used to take it apart again.
I'll get some pic's made
Thanks again