Anyone recognize this joint pin?

[Dtm1182]

Does anyone recognize this joint pin? Is it unique to a specific cue maker? I can’t say I recall ever seeing a hollow joint pin.

 

[Michael Webb]

Interesting. Schulers brass joint screws were but then filled with black epoxy.

 

[hang-the-9]

Does anyone recognize this joint pin? Is it unique to a specific cue maker? I can’t say I recall ever seeing a hollow joint pin.

Do you know if the hole actually goes all the way through? Would be an interesting way to lighten up the mid section of the cue for weight and balance.

 

[Dtm1182]

Do you know if the hole actually goes all the way through? Would be an interesting way to lighten up the mid section of the cue for weight and balance.

I do not, but for less than $300, I just might find out.

 

[DeeDeeCues]

Do you know if the hole actually goes all the way through? Would be an interesting way to lighten up the mid section of the cue for weight and balance.

With a hole that size, they would reduce the weight by less that .1oz not worth the time.

 

[Cornerman]

Both of these are 3/8-11. Blind holes that only go down a couple of mm.

Murray Tucker
Dave Barenbrugge

 

[hang-the-9]

Both of these are 3-8-11. Blind holes that only go down a couple of mm.

Murray Tucker
Dave Barenbrugge

That's why I asked if he knew the hole was all the way through, I have seen quite a few with basically a dimple at the top, but none that were actually hollow.

 

[zencues.com]

Maybe... looks like either a 3/8-10 or 3/8-11 modified.

https://www.dzcues.com/images/joints/mod%20pin.jpg

 

[Cornerman]

That's why I asked if he knew the hole was all the way through, I have seen quite a few with basically a dimple at the top, but none that were actually hollow.

Schulers are hollow brass, FWIW

 

[Kevin Lindstrom]

Just a thought but the hole is probably only deep enough to allow a center to be used when putting the cue in a lathe for rewraps or refinishing work.

 

[DeeDeeCues]

Just a thought but the hole is probably only deep enough to allow a center to be used when putting the cue in a lathe for rewraps or refinishing work.

Pin installation, too. It's a really handy datum feature.