Cannot separate

[GoldCrown]

It’s a CueTec break cue. It has been on a rack not used for a while. I tried twisting with another person holding. Tried 2 strap wrenches .. they won’t grip. Dropped it gently
to possibly vibrate the joint loose. Help!

 

[R2PQZ]

Had that problem one time. Rolled a wet towel around the shaft near the joint. Clamped the shaft in a vice. Two of us turning the butt were able to unscrew it. No damage to the shaft. Good luck!

 

[Kim Bye]

Turn it upside down, use the least amount of penetrating oil you can, let it sit for fifteen minutes and it should come apart.

 

[GoldCrown]

Turn it upside down, use the least amount of penetrating oil you can, let it sit for fifteen minutes and it should come apart.

Is WD40 acceptable. Have BreakFree and Tri-Flo.

 

[Kim Bye]

Is WD40 acceptable. Have BreakFree and Tri-Flo.

Yes, just wipe it off as best you can when you're done.

 

[GoldCrown]

Yes, just wipe it off as best you can when you're done.

Thanks. Will follow up.

 

[chuckpilegis]

They dont look like this do they?

 

[GoldCrown]

They dont look like this do they? View attachment 844877

I never over tighten. First time this happened on any cue.

 

[chuckpilegis]

So you have unscrewed before. The reason I ask is the cues I posted before were one piece by Cuetec

 

[GoldCrown]

So you have unscrewed before. The reason I ask is the cues I posted before were one piece by Cuetec

Yes it’s a 2. I never over tighten.. it sat on a wall rack for over a year without using.

 

[muskyed]

This may sound stupid, but what if you wrapped a double thick wrap of some wide painters tape around ea piece above and below the joint, about 4" wide worth. After that, wrap some non slip sticky back tape, skateboard tape, on top of the painters tape for a good grip. I would make sure to wrap the painters tape in the direction that you are twisting it, so you would be wrapping the painters tape in different directions for the butt and shaft. That way, It would not try to unwrap itself underneath.
If that doesn't get it apart, I don't know what to tell you. Also if you have put oil or wax on already, clean it off first good.

 

[GoldCrown]

This may sound stupid, but what if you wrapped a double thick wrap of some wide painters tape around ea piece above and below the joint, about 4" wide worth. After that, wrap some non slip sticky back tape, skateboard tape, on top of the painters tape for a good grip. I would make sure to wrap the painters tape in the direction that you are twisting it, so you would be wrapping the painters tape in different directions for the butt and shaft. That way, It would not try to unwrap itself underneath.
If that doesn't get it apart, I don't know what to tell you. Also if you have put oil or wax on already, clean it off first good.

You idea is valid. I tried wearing rubber chemical gloves. I need someone with stronger hands/arms. Don’t want to hurt myself twisting.

 

[GoldCrown]

Got it. Thanks everyone.