capped ferrule question

macguy

macguy

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I am just curious as to why with capped ferrules most cue makers use a 5/16 tenon? It seems to make sense that you could go with the thinnest walled ferrule possible and reduce the tip mass. Even using different size tenons based on the size of the shaft and maintaining a consistent wall thickness. For example you have say a .050 wall thickness on all your ferrules by varying tenon size based on the shaft size, or what ever size you decide is best, .050 was just an example.
 
Not everyone buys the hype on deflection, either. All shafts deflect, and must be adjusted to. Staying consistent is probably the most important thing. Some players prefer a lower deflection shaft, and some don't.
 
I have to say that most don't use a 5/16" diameter tenon when using a capped ferrule. Instead they thread on the ferrule. It is usally a 5/16-18 thread with the wood being undersized. Often around .280". If they were not threading it, your idea would work okay by boring the ferrule hole out to match whatever size tenon desired. But threading them on is the way the majority are done. And to change that to hold a consitant wall thickness for different diameter shafts would require a ton of different custom size taps and dies or the cue maker would have to cut each one with a router and thread mill. Each job would be custom and make later repairs a nightmare.
Chris
www.hightowercues.com
www.internationalcuemakers.com
 
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