Dufferin conversion

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yankee817299

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I have a old Dufferin one piece that I was thinking of having converted into a two piece. You can barely read "Made in Canada" on the butt cap.

Question is: Is this worth doing. Just want to make the cue more mobile, and will this effect the value, if there is any?
 
I have no idea how you would do that, you probably want to practice on a dowel or something because I would think you are going to have to be dead on, if you are drilling out and putting a joint with screw in there. Also it would be best to keep the wood on wood contact, 2 pieces are made to play like a one piece.

I won this cue off someone in 1992 and still use it as my break cue. Since you are talking Dufferins, I though you would be interested to see it, I have never seen a joint like this before, it is reverse pin in shaft metal on metal.



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South_Florida said:
I have no idea how you would do that, you probably want to practice on a dowel or something because I would think you are going to have to be dead on, if you are drilling out and putting a joint with screw in there. Also it would be best to keep the wood on wood contact, 2 pieces are made to play like a one piece.

I won this cue off someone in 1992 and still use it as my break cue. Since you are talking Dufferins, I though you would be interested to see it, I have never seen a joint like this before, it is reverse pin in shaft metal on metal.



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A lot of the cheap cues, especially imports used the pin in the shaft. From the picture that's a nice looking piece of wood, if you change out the joint it will probably have a pretty nice hit.

It won't change the value much, outside of the cost of having someone convert it. Won't cost that much and if you really like how the cue plays, go for it.
 
yankee817299 said:
I have a old Dufferin one piece that I was thinking of having converted into a two piece. You can barely read "Made in Canada" on the butt cap.

Question is: Is this worth doing. Just want to make the cue more mobile, and will this effect the value, if there is any?
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Pics would help.

Is it a 4 point butt, with a butterfly? Those are the most desirably of the Dufferin cues.

If converted by a quality cue builder, it would actually increase in value. It will change the way it hits a little, but should be well worth it for the mobility. I would also have an extra shaft made while you're at.

Just FYI, we would charge roughly $150-200 to do the conversion for you. (that doesn't include shipping to and from.) That would be with a new shaft from Keith, and we could possibly save your old one to use as well.

There are PLENTY of guys here that can do a conversion as well.
 
South_Florida said:
I have no idea how you would do that, you probably want to practice on a dowel or something because I would think you are going to have to be dead on, if you are drilling out and putting a joint with screw in there. Also it would be best to keep the wood on wood contact, 2 pieces are made to play like a one piece.

I won this cue off someone in 1992 and still use it as my break cue. Since you are talking Dufferins, I though you would be interested to see it, I have never seen a joint like this before, it is reverse pin in shaft metal on metal.



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That is how the Dufferin cues were in the 80s.
 
South_Florida said:
I have no idea how you would do that, you probably want to practice on a dowel or something because I would think you are going to have to be dead on, if you are drilling out and putting a joint with screw in there. Also it would be best to keep the wood on wood contact, 2 pieces are made to play like a one piece.

I won this cue off someone in 1992 and still use it as my break cue. Since you are talking Dufferins, I though you would be interested to see it, I have never seen a joint like this before, it is reverse pin in shaft metal on metal.



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Almost all older dufferins use this joint. There are a couple others I think, from even older dufferins, and then the new ones have the pin in the but I believe.

These cues don't play bad for what they are. I have one that is re-tapered, new ferrule and tip. Works great for my home room when I have company over.
 
If I recall correctly, there is a cuemaker/repairman on here that charges $50 to cut it and add a joint.

A G10 radial or 3/8x10 pin in a true sneaky conversion is awesome!
 
You don't have to have a lot of money to buy Dufferin cues. The price on these cues are affordable to mid-ranged.
 
South_Florida said:
I have no idea how you would do that, you probably want to practice on a dowel or something because I would think you are going to have to be dead on, if you are drilling out and putting a joint with screw in there. Also it would be best to keep the wood on wood contact, 2 pieces are made to play like a one piece.

I won this cue off someone in 1992 and still use it as my break cue. Since you are talking Dufferins, I though you would be interested to see it, I have never seen a joint like this before, it is reverse pin in shaft metal on metal.



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have the exact same cue, changed joint to ⅜ x 10 and put a second joint in front of grip and added phenolic tip to make it a jump break cue.

I use a Searing dufferin conversion jump beak as my daily break cue... pretty cool looking
 
joelpope said:
have the exact same cue, changed joint to ⅜ x 10 and put a second joint in front of grip and added phenolic tip to make it a jump break cue.

I use a Searing dufferin conversion jump beak as my daily break cue... pretty cool looking
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That does sound cool looking. I have kept as is makes a great break cue for me.
 
joelpope said:
have the exact same cue, changed joint to ⅜ x 10 and put a second joint in front of grip and added phenolic tip to make it a jump break cue.

I use a Searing dufferin conversion jump beak as my daily break cue... pretty cool looking
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wow, sounds nice. Can't go wrong with that setup!
 
The joint is called the Dufferin Signature Joint. They have been using it for decades. I suspect even today the Chinese made Dufferins use this joint.

Dave <-- has two
 
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DaveK said:
The joint is called the Dufferin Signature Joint. They have been using it for decades. I suspect even today the Chinese made Dufferins use this joint.

Dave <-- has two
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Those old dufferins are common, I know a guy that breaks with one and loves it.
The clear coat on these seem to be real thick.



Rob.M
 
It is being used as a break cue right now, and it does a fine job at that. How much difference is the hit going to be if it is converted to a two piece?
 
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