Cuemakers that use the 3/8X10 piloted joint.

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hjs032570

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I was wondering if anyone could tell me what cuemakers are using or can use the 3/8X10 piloted joint on their cues. I have a blank that I am going to purchase soon and I wanted to put that joint on the blank. How do those play. I would figure that those joints play real well.
 
My first 3/8x10 is on a phillippi sneaky that I'm playing with currently.
It plays great and you should have no problem finding someone
to use it on your blank.
-cOOp
 
Lambros does them and Bryan Fischer does them also,and probably alot cheaper.hit is fine maybe a little softer than flat-face 3/8-10.
 
Thanks for the reply.

Varney Cues said:
Most prefer a flat face 3/8-10. But I have seen piloted from Mr. Murray Tucker.:)
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I called Mr. Tucker after I saw that full spliced cocobolo sp, and he told me he was not taking any more orders.
 
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coopdeville said:
My first 3/8x10 is on a phillippi sneaky that I'm playing with currently.
It plays great and you should have no problem finding someone
to use it on your blank.
-cOOp
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I had only heard of Lambros doing them, until I saw the Murray Tucker full splice here.
 
Thanks for the reply

masonh said:
Lambros does them and Bryan Fischer does them also,and probably alot cheaper.hit is fine maybe a little softer than flat-face 3/8-10.
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From prior posts the jury is still out on dealing with Mike Lambros. I am not saying that this is my opinion. I am just saying from what I saw here. I am not quite sure Mike would have the time to do what I am looking for. As for Mr. Fischer, I know he is a member here so I will send him a PM. Thanks Mason!!!!
 
i work for Alex Brick and while he doesn't do them,i am sure he could and he has done many Davis conversions.i will ask him tomorrow if he would do one.
 
Thanks for the reply!

coopdeville said:
My first 3/8x10 is on a phillippi sneaky that I'm playing with currently.
It plays great and you should have no problem finding someone
to use it on your blank.
-cOOp
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Would you describe it as a stiffer or softer hitting joint?
 
hjs032570 said:
Would you describe it as a stiffer or softer hitting joint?
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I have used a version of it without a Stainless Steel Joint Collar. I built two cues with piloted 3/8-10 joints with a Phenolic Joint. On these cues I also used a Phenolic insert in the shaft to strengthen the pilot on the shaft, the same as a brass insert that is used for other thread sizes.

Both cues had a very solid hit and to date they have held up very up well, and the customers are very happy!!!! I may build some more in the future like these in the future, I may even try a Stainless Steel Joint.
 
Thanks for the reply.

manwon said:
I have used a version of it without a Stainless Steel Joint Collar. I built two cues with piloted 3/8-10 joints with a Phenolic Joint. On these cues I also used a Phenolic insert in the shaft to strengthen the pilot on the shaft, the same as a brass insert that is used for other thread sizes.

Both cues had a very solid hit and to date they have held up very up well, and the customers are very happy!!!! I may build some more in the future like these in the future, I may even try a Stainless Steel Joint.
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Sent you a PM
 
I have a cue from a John Davis blank that is a 3/8-12 piloted, believe it or not. The cue really played great very crisp solid hit, not stiff or soft, but it is a full spliced cue. The original cue builder made several mistakes, and someone else is completely redoing the cue. We are keeping the 3/8-12 piloted joint, which is about the only thing that will remain the same
 
Thanks for the reply!!

cuesblues said:
I have a cue from a John Davis blank that is a 3/8-12 piloted, believe it or not. The cue really played great very crisp solid hit, not stiff or soft, but it is a full spliced cue. The original cue builder made several mistakes, and someone else is completely redoing the cue. We are keeping the 3/8-12 piloted joint, which is about the only thing that will remain the same
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Would you rather have a flat faced or piloted?
 
hjs032570 said:
Would you rather have a flat faced or piloted?
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The suject of joints has come up here several times. There is only one job for the joint, that is the hold the 2 pieces of the cue together, in a tight fashion. All of the screws & collar configurations, do this very well. We have also discussed many times the HIT of a cue. I think the concensus of cuemakers here have deciced that the hardness of the tip, ferrule material & shaft taper, all contribute to the HIT...JER
 
hjs032570 said:
Would you rather have a flat faced or piloted?
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I don't think the joint type makes very much difference... unless it is a loose fitted piloted joint. Those i don't like.
 
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I'm sure the joint type plays a part in the balance of a cue as each pin weigh differently so that may have an impact on the playability. For some reason, the larger pin (3/8-10, 3/8-11 and Radial) seem to play more solid to most people.

I wonder if anyone have experimented this by using the same shaft on different butt with different pin type. Universal Shaft could be used in this experiment as they have the adapter for the different joint types. Anyone care to take on this experiment to find out?

Duc.
 
Lambros

Charlie Edwards said:
FWIW, I've had two dealings with Mike Lambros... they both were flawless, with zero problems.
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Thanks for the reply. I want to stress that post was not my opinion from personal experience. I was stating what a prior thread was showing from other peoples experiences. I also dont think Mike would do this type of work. He would probably stress the real cue orders not like mine.
 
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BLACKHEARTCUES said:
The suject of joints has come up here several times. There is only one job for the joint, that is the hold the 2 pieces of the cue together, in a tight fashion. All of the screws & collar configurations, do this very well. We have also discussed many times the HIT of a cue. I think the concensus of cuemakers here have deciced that the hardness of the tip, ferrule material & shaft taper, all contribute to the HIT...JER
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Yeah that discussion has been done to death here, especially hit being so relative, but I figured I might ask. :o
 
Thanks for the reply.

Cuemaster98 said:
I'm sure the joint type plays a part in the balance of a cue as each pin weigh differently so that may have an impact on the playability. For some reason, the larger pin (3/8-10, 3/8-11 and Radial) seem to play more solid to most people.

I wonder if anyone have experimented this by using the same shaft on different butt with different pin type. Universal Shaft could be used in this experiment as they have the adapter for the different joint types. Anyone care to take on this experiment to find out?

Duc.
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I would tend to agree with that. I am eagerly awaiting your new 8 point blanks. Do you still have that ebony one?
 
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