Cracked OB ferrule an shaft

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John:

The problem (challenge?) with this is how to get glue precisely into that crack. Dale (pdcue) mentioned using a needle (hypodermic), and the challenge will be to get that glue all the way into the bottom of that crack (even to parts that have separated, but the gap isn't large enough for you to see). The glue would have to be motile (runny), but you don't want the glue to run inside the hollow portion of the OB Classic shaft. (If that excess glue were to break away, you'd have little bits shaking around inside the hollow, giving a really odd sound during the hit.)

And even if the crack were glued, the problem is then the fact that the wood surrounding the crack has been stressed (to the point of fracture), and you have an additional glue line there that wasn't part of the original design. So you'd have a weak/strong/weak sandwich.

I would think the hit of that cue would never be the same. Don't get me wrong; I'm crazy enough to try something like this, but I wouldn't have high expectations either. If it were me, I'd work with OB to get a replacement, if that were an option.

-Sean

Of course getting a new shaft is the best option. I am very confident that stuffing the crack with sufficient glue isn't a problem.

I have repaired a few cracked cues in my time

It might not play "the same", it might be worse, or better. But if the choice is throw it away or glue it then I will try gluing it as the worst that can happen is I lose the time spent if I have to throw it away anyway.