3/8 x 10 thread thickness question

obe1

obe1

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I just bought a new custom cue butt with 3/8 x 10 pin made to match up to my custom old growth maple shafts. Now the shafts seem to
fit looser on this pin when I am tightening them down but nice and tight on my older cue which is a McDermott D-2

My question is are there multiple different thread thickness available on pins?

Thank you for your time
 
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Yes. There's small variations in the minor diameter and then you have the 3/8-10 flat bottom pin with a .308" minor.
As always pictures always helps.
 
obe1 said:
I just bought a new custom cue butt with 3/8 x 10 pin made to match up to my custom old growth maple shafts. Now the shafts seem to
fit looser on this pin when I am tightening them down but nice and tight on my older cue which is a McDermott D-2

My question is are there multiple different thread thickness available on pins?

Thank you for your time
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A loose fit on the pin isn't a problem. Many will try to convince you it is, but a cue doesn't need to be tight on the pin, it just needs to be tight on the joint face.
 
cueman said:
Yes there are several different tightness in Joint screws.
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Thank you Chris--I thought so--Can a Pin thread measured properly to correct this issue and replaced if needed or do I have to live with this ?
 
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If this is wood threads and you have a local cue repairman they could tighten the threads up by coating the threads with CA glue.
 
cueman said:
If this is wood threads and you have a local cue repairman they could tighten the threads up by coating the threads with CA glue.
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I will see if he can do this--again THANK YOU Chris for taking the time to help--
 
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