I have a customer that broke off the wood pin from the shaft in to the butt of his break/jump. I was gonna try to remove the wood pin and get a replacement shaft. Whats the easiest way to remove that broken off wood pin?
Richard
Richard
Broken off Wood Pin?
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replace the pin
if the threads are 1/2 by 8, i can send you a wood pin [ no charge ] then just drill out the shaft install the pin and not have to replace the entire shaft.
drill the broken wood pin and use a easy out. if this fails just continue to use larger drills until you almost reach the threads, then use a pick bent to 90 degrees and remove the wood. its a pain in the azz, but will work.
chuck
if the threads are 1/2 by 8, i can send you a wood pin [ no charge ] then just drill out the shaft install the pin and not have to replace the entire shaft.
drill the broken wood pin and use a easy out. if this fails just continue to use larger drills until you almost reach the threads, then use a pick bent to 90 degrees and remove the wood. its a pain in the azz, but will work.
chuck
Its a J&J wood pin, I believe its a 1/2x8 thread but Ill have to check. Never knew you could install a wood pin. Ill look at it tonight an get back with you. Sounds like I'm going to have a lot of fun! LOL. Thanks!
Richard
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Great gesture Chuck.
But, no way does Richard install that pin and stay concentric/straight on the exposed threads for the butt.
He needs to LEARN how to manufacture one IMHO.
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You're right Joey but I have no way to live thread. The J&J has a quick release pin for the jump cue and wood pin at the shaft joint. Ill probably just plug the joint, bore and tap and install a 3/8x10 pin and install an insert in the shaft and bore and tap it. I would prefer to install a matching pin but I cant seem to find one. Have any ideas?
Richard
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If it were me, I'd plug both up and install radial G-10 pin.
Same weight as wood and I dare anyone to tell the difference in the hit.
This hobby will cost you thousands more.
I totally agree with Joey. In fact I just did this to the same model Jump/Break cue two weeks ago. It felt silly as the cue was not broken. But, theat is what the guy wanted me to do. So, I did it.
The customer liked the hit much better after I changed out the pin. I used Purple heart to plug the holes after boring them and installed a stainless steel 3/8 x 10 pin. You may want to do the same!
The customer liked the hit much better after I changed out the pin. I used Purple heart to plug the holes after boring them and installed a stainless steel 3/8 x 10 pin. You may want to do the same!
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It seems I have to buy a new tool every week. Eventually I should have everything right? HAHA! Didnt think so! Oh well, I enjoy it!
Richard
And keep in mind bud, if you buy those quick release from Schmelke, that'll be another tap you can buy.
Other than looking a bit funny or different, they do work well and much cheaper than the Uni Locs. If you're making a jump or three piece j/b, they work just fine.
Other than looking a bit funny or different, they do work well and much cheaper than the Uni Locs. If you're making a jump or three piece j/b, they work just fine.
