Cue vibrates when unscrewing?
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That's strange. I know some cues produce a strange vibration when hit.
What part of the cue vibrates?
I had an experience before of something similar, when the shaft is unscrewed it sorta produces a vibrating feel apparently due to the insert being corroded or some roughspots in it. If the cue has a brass insert in the shaft you could check if it comes from there.
If you could pinpointexactly what part does it would be better.
Thanks,
Hadj
What part of the cue vibrates?
I had an experience before of something similar, when the shaft is unscrewed it sorta produces a vibrating feel apparently due to the insert being corroded or some roughspots in it. If the cue has a brass insert in the shaft you could check if it comes from there.
If you could pinpointexactly what part does it would be better.
Thanks,
Hadj
It would have to be metal to metal. Get it cleaned up like they said.
hadjcues said:
Well actually he holds his cue horizontal while unscrewing it, then the shaft starts vibrating, especially pronounced at the tip, then the whole cue vibrates, but you can see the shaft end vibrating more.
I always hold my cues vertical when unscrewing them. I don't know, maybe it is because he is holding it horizontal?
Ok Billy, here's the technical explanation to what causes it.Billy_Bob said:
This happens when the cue is at an angle when a certain portion(not all) of the pin temporarily binds to the contacting face of the insert. Then due to the force exerted to unscrew the joint the binding releases and bounces the screw to make the opposite faces contact. Which in turn rebounds it back to the binding face. The binding is most commonly caused by accumulated grundge, inadequately polished joint pins or nicks in the threads.
Also, always tighten or undo your cue with your hands as close to the joint as possible. A good habit to develop as part of cue care.