Can this be fixed?

[Dannydizzan]

Hi, I found this cue that I forgot I bought about 10 years back. I never played with it because when it came in the mail, the finish on the handle was messed up. Upon further inspection I believe the handle dried out and caused a crack in the finish.

My 10 year old son has taken an interest in the game and I want to see if it can be fixed and I would like to give it to him. I would rather it be nice and new and not the way it is. Any recommendations as to who could fix it or if it can be fixed would be appreciated.

 

[jayman]

That looks like the A joint has movement. Pretty costly In most cases. pretty cue though. Do you mind saying who made it?

 

[Dannydizzan]

Joel Davidas. I never got to play with it, sure seems like a waste if I can’t get it fixed

 

[Jimmy_Betmore]

I'm sure it can be fixed. But to Jayman's point, it might be fairly costly. If possible I'd start with trying to contact Joel directly. If that's not possible, try Proficient Billiards or Ryan Theewen of Rat Cue Repairs. Both do amazing repair and restoration work.

 

[BarenbruggeCues]

A few thoughts...........
Glad to see your youngster coming into the sport.
If the cue has no noises in it (buzzes, clicks, weird sounds) I would put a new tip on it and hand to it over and tell him have at it with all the instructional help you can give him. My thoughts on this is a 10 yr old (that is just starting to learn the games) will probably bang his cue, drop his cue, scratch his cue more than once in the learning curve. After he achieves a specified stage of learning send the cue out and have it refinished for him as a gift for his accomplishments.
Now, if the cue is not straight and has noises, whole different approach.
Hope he enjoys the journey.

 

[Dannydizzan]

Good thought! I think it’s solid and will probably hit ok. Using the refinish as a reward is a great idea