3/8-10 pin install with pilot.

[Poolbawls]

When I look at the picture that Bob Dz posted, regarding 3/8-10 pins. It’s obvious to me that the modified pin is superior. Has anybody ever installed one with a pilot like pictured? I’ve installed phenolic inserts on both sides of the joint. What are your thoughts or experience with such an approach? I’ve searched, but haven’t been able to identify anybody ever doing this.

 

[Michael Webb]

When I look at the picture that Bob Dz posted, regarding 3/8-10 pins. It’s obvious to me that the modified pin is superior. Has anybody ever installed one with a pilot like pictured? I’ve installed phenolic inserts on both sides of the joint. What are your thoughts or experience with such an approach? I’ve searched, but haven’t been able to identify anybody ever doing this.

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Like everything. It's a personal touch. There are some Cue makers doing Radial joint screws and having the pilot countersink.
Some like your picture doing the 3/8x10.
It looks nice but if the pilot on the shaft isn't touching the inside of the walls on the Butt to give the appearance of a COMPRESSION FIT,
It's not doing diddly

 

[Chopdoc]

if the pilot on the shaft isn't touching the inside of the walls on the Butt to give the appearance of a COMPRESSION FIT,
It's not doing diddly

Yup.

 

[Sheldon]

Seems redundant with this type of pin if it's done properly.

 

[Poolbawls]

I completely agree with all responses. This will be the only 3/8-10 modified pin with pilot I do. I always liked Tim Scruggs 5/16-14 pins with pilots and thought I’d try it with a 3/8 pin. My pilot does contact the inside walls of the butt, but like mentioned it’s redundant.
After posting, I did find a maker who utilizes a pilot with radial pins. There was a mention with Peri cues, that the added surface area enhanced feedback. I’m not that good of a pool player to make that type of assessment. I have a couple of flat faced 3/8” cues being finished, and I’ll see if I can tell the difference. My thinking is that if they’re not identical, aside from the pin, it will be difficult to assess the feedback from one to the other. Thanks for the responses. I’m where a lot of you were 20-25 years ago or longer. I come here to search, read and try things in my shop before I post.

Cheers