A “rattle” in the shaft

[manopr350]

How to determine where the “rattling” comes from and how to fix it?

 

[HQueen]

Check ferrule and tip for any looseness or movement. Also check weight bolt if cue has one.

 

[L I F D 1]

McDermott?

 

[ideologist]

Hold the collar tight and check again. It's almost always a collar that needs to be reglued

Next would be any inserts in the joint area

Next would be the ferrule

I usually wrap the part in blue painter's tape and check for a buzz

 

[Michael Webb]

How to determine where the “rattling” comes from and how to fix it?

It would help if you said
What kind of shaft it is?
Has anyone worked on it recently?

 

[manopr350]

The shaft a 1992 Richard Black shaft.
Can it be a loose pin?

 

[Michael Webb]

The shaft a 1992 Richard Black shaft.
Can it be a loose pin?

It could be a number of things. Do you have another shaft that will screw on to the cue so you can narrow it down?

 

[cueman]

If the shaft joint has a brass insert, the most likely culprit of a rattle in the shaft is a piece of glue broken loose inside the joint. Spray some high pressure air into the joint to see if you can get it out.

 

[Mcues]

Test the shaft and butt separately first then proceed with the rest of the suggestions.

Mario