Cuemaker or Collector Question

2cool2

2cool2

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Looks like they removed the "ask the Cuemaker" Forum. Does anyone know a trick for removing a 'stuck' joint protector? There are obviously subtle differences in threads on my cues. 3/8-10 threads may be more rounded or more sharp depending on who cut them. I have a protector that will not go on any farther or come off. The shaft protectors went in with no problem. I don't want to ruin the JP ($125 per set) by using vise grips to remove it. Any suggestions?

Thanks for all the helpful information. The JP has been removed from the pin. It took a combination of methods to finally get it off. I didn't have any oil except the machine oil for my hair clippers, so I tried that. Then, I heated the pin and then cooled it with some CO2. Wrapped rubber bands around the JP and was able to get a good enough grip to loosen the JP and get it off,tapped the JP and it went on and off without any trouble.
 
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If you use something as a pad between the cap and the vise grips, you should be okay. Something like a small pad of hard rubber or similar. Tighten the vise grips just as much as need and be very careful, maybe have a friend hold the cue steady with both hands, while you use the grips on the protected cap.


Just err on the side of caution. If you put it on with our hands, it should not take too much to loosen it in this manner. Good Luck, and be careful!

Jw
 
Spray a dab of WD-40 on the threads and let it run down on them. Work it by hand gently back and forth. With luck, it will move a little more each time until it lets go.
 
Remove Joint Protector

I would not use Visegrips since you are guessing how tight to make them and you don't want to use any more force than necessary. Use a standard plyers and some rubber or leather material. Make sure the rubber or leather material is thick enought so the pliers teeth don't break thru to your joint protector. Use the lightest force first and increasing the force until removed.
 
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This is what I would do if this happened to me. I would do what 2forpool said but with this twist. You need two or three of the large wide rubberbands put them around jp use channel locks adjust as to size an simply remove, probably no more than a quarter inch turn with channel locks an you can remove by hand. The rubberbands will also improve your grip by hand. Hope this helps an please don't damage the jp.......
Pinocchio
This will work with no damage.
 
Go to your local home improvement store and pick up a strap wrench. This has a handle and a strong rubber strap that will wrap around anything and will apply a lot of loosening torque without marring the finish of what's being twisted. Common uses for these are to remove jar lids or unscrew pipe fittings. These are not expensive and are very handy to have around. You will not have to worry about damaging your jp using one of these.
 
also try to break as close to the joint as possible on both ends. yes you get more torque holding the wrap area but you are putting stress on the a joint area and you could do all types of problems. popping out points and inlays ect... you should always take your cue apart at the joint also
 
ibuycues said:
The "Ask the Cuemaker" section is still alive and well in the Cues section.
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It is - I guess I should do a "how to use ViseGrips' Tutorial

Two points - before you buy that $17.00 strap wrench - try the
wide rubber band method - you may be amazed how much more grip
you can get that way - having a strong friend hold the butt is also a
good idea - don't overlook the value of rubber bands for the helper also.

second - a jerk is more effective than steady twisting

Dale<who is guessing you never owned a Moooochie>
 
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brechbt said:
Go to your local home improvement store and pick up a strap wrench. This has a handle and a strong rubber strap that will wrap around anything and will apply a lot of loosening torque without marring the finish of what's being twisted. Common uses for these are to remove jar lids or unscrew pipe fittings. These are not expensive and are very handy to have around. You will not have to worry about damaging your jp using one of these.
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I have one of these and have used it several times in cases just like this for people, it works great. If you dont want to buy one they are not hard to make.
 
strap wrench

i would try to use two strap wrenches and get one the joint protector and one on the shaft, close to the collar. the screw is in the shaft, not the collar. for good leverage, professional mechanics(i am not one) will get two wrenches or ratchets in a position where they can squeeze opposing tools together with one applied force(two hands) instead of possibly torquing pressure sideways on the workpiece, nothing moves but what they want to move- no sideward pressure. work for them time after time. good luck with your job. disclaimer- i am NOT a cuemaker, repairman nor mechanic and i will never be mistaken for one!!!
 
In addition to the above suggestions, hold tight and turn the butt, not the jp. This works for stuck shafts as well. Turning the end with larger diameter applies more force.
Mr H
 
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