Don't do this!
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Realistically those shaft are toast. I can only imagine the cost to repair wouldn't warrant it.
I've seen this before too Ryan. Let me guess....unilock pin?
I've never seen a uniloc pin freeze up. I've had wood to wood joints get real tight. If you tonk the cue and get it vibrating and give it quick twist you'll get it apart everytime. I'ts all in the face of the cue grabbing.Varney Cues said:
We had three different Predator's with the uniloc do the same thing about a year ago! Crazy!Varney Cues said:
Jeremy
rackem said:Duh! What about the pulled insert?
Rat was this a Uni-lock?
Oh silly man..lol:slap: Let me school you some....some jbweld, my Macgyver knife....and Id have that shaft playing like a champ :rotflmao1: Oh yea..and a chewing gum wrapper
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ratcues said:This Predator seized up and the owner decided to clamp it in a vise. Notice the knurl pattern pressed into the nice softer maple in the shafts.
I am not sure how fix this yet......
how to fix it? for what? stupid has a price and that guy just paid it
Yes, it was a Uniloc and this is totally preventable. The tolerance between the pin and insert are very very tight. Every once in a while you need to take a Q-tip and some alcohol, rubbing not drinking, and clean out the brass dust. Brass is malleable and creates a foil, thus seizing the joint. To get it apart, you need some penetrating oil and care.
I'll get more pics when I get back from lunch.
I'll get more pics when I get back from lunch.
ftgokie said:
Bondo, who needs stinkin bondo.....
Marge where's the duct tape?
cleary said:
Alot of people IMHO..I think they do a great job..
1..the joint protector keeps the joint from getting accidentally bent from falling over, or whatever mishap may occur. And also protects the threads
2.. The shaft protector "thingy" protects the joint pin hole from excess dust getting in them...im sure alot more uses..just pulled that off my chest
cleary said:
No, the act of screwing a steel pin into a brass insert creates the brass dust found in this insert. The JPs would keep outside dust out but do nothing to prevent this.
I'd also like to add that this is not a problem with Predator's or Uniloc's workmanship, rather a problem that occurs when a player does not maintain his/her equiptment. I used to see this issue at least twice a month, with all types of cues using the Uniloc system.
Well….at least this was not a custom cue, or someone would be sick.