break/jump joint

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ratcues

Theewen Custom Cues
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What pin do you use at the jump joint? I've been using a Uniloc and I hate it. I don't like the way they play, they are quite a bit more expensive, and they are more difficult to work with. Problem is people like them. I may make the switch to a 3/8-10. What are your feelings?
 
I've had a few break/jumps that have a couple threads (2) that are in the middle of the pin. I'm not sure who makes that pin, but I like it better than the uniloc. Two turns and it's off, but it stays tight all the time, unlike some unilocs that I have seen. The J&J J/B I had, a 5/16-14 pin maintenance kit actually worked for that joint, with no damage to the insert threads. Not much help, I know, but thought I'd through it out there.
 
We use 3/8-10 pins on both joints of our jump/breaks. Just put the jump joint pin in the cue further to make it shorter. This makes it quicker to remove and re-attatch yet maintaining a solid connection. I rarely ever jump a ball but as far as breaking i cant tell there is even a second joint in the cue.
 
runingman said:
We use 3/8-10 pins on both joints of our jump/breaks. Just put the jump joint pin in the cue further to make it shorter. This makes it quicker to remove and re-attatch yet maintaining a solid connection. I rarely ever jump a ball but as far as breaking i cant tell there is even a second joint in the cue.
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Are you using an insert? How many threads are you leaving in the wood? Just curious. I have seen 3/8 - 16 with a setup like this OOOOWW===
Similar to one on a jackson. But not the bastard size. I hate when guys do that. I could have been into this gig a lot cheaper If I didn't need the machines to cut custom pins drive sets etc. etc. etc. But what can I say I am still doing it.
 
Varney Cues said:
ANY pin other than a Unilock.:)
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There is absolutely nothing wrong with a Uni-Loc Pin. If installed correctly, they work great.

It does take some good equipment and a certain amount of Machinist expertise to install one properly. If they are not installed correctly then they do not seat properly when connected but that is not a problem here. I have installed hundreds upon hundreds in my jump break cues and never had a problem. :)

Good Cuemaking,
 
I use a 3/8-10 stainless where the handle joins the forearm & a 3/8-10 aluminum where the forearm joins the shaft...JER
 
I'm in the process of changing over four of the jump/breaks I am making to the 3/8-10. I'll have a phenolic insert in the jump handle. I think that will have an overall better feel than the Uniloc.
 
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