facing problem, i think
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Does it have a leather wrap?
That might be what's causing the "wobble"
Roll the jointed cue with the joint on top of the rail slowly
. Observe if the ferrule wobbles .
If it doesn't , you have no problems .
Crack the joint open one turn and roll tone cue on the table.
See what happens?
Rick
See what happens?
Rick
I would say the problem lies in the joint itself. Either the Pin is installed off center, the tapping of the shaft is off center, or the pilot itself is off center and pushing off to one side or the other.
Many times, cue makers will do the pin install, then tap the shaft , then cut the pilot many days apart. When doing this, if the head stock has any play or anything was on the head stock allowing the shaft to not be in the same position as the original tapping, the pilot will end up off center.
To check, turn the shaft in the head stock and dial indicate the pilot to start with. I would guess this is your problem. If it is, using a true drive pin to center the shaft accurately , you can shave the pilot as needed until the pilot is clear of hitting any sides while screwing the cue together.
If the pilot is not the problem, I would soon guess indicating the pin itself with the same technic. If the pin is off, a new pin will need to be installed.
And in some cases, look for clear coat that has not been removed on the facing itself.
Many times, cue makers will do the pin install, then tap the shaft , then cut the pilot many days apart. When doing this, if the head stock has any play or anything was on the head stock allowing the shaft to not be in the same position as the original tapping, the pilot will end up off center.
To check, turn the shaft in the head stock and dial indicate the pilot to start with. I would guess this is your problem. If it is, using a true drive pin to center the shaft accurately , you can shave the pilot as needed until the pilot is clear of hitting any sides while screwing the cue together.
If the pilot is not the problem, I would soon guess indicating the pin itself with the same technic. If the pin is off, a new pin will need to be installed.
And in some cases, look for clear coat that has not been removed on the facing itself.
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DustyLeigh
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Shaft taper
It could be that the shafts are not tapered the same as the butt. This will cause the cue to roll unevenly on a table. The cue can be straight and still not roll evenly on a table. Look down the cue from the tip to the butt.
It could be that the shafts are not tapered the same as the butt. This will cause the cue to roll unevenly on a table. The cue can be straight and still not roll evenly on a table. Look down the cue from the tip to the butt.
The cue rolls straight on top of the rail.
It doesn't on the felt.
It has leather wrap.
Let me think.
It doesn't on the felt.
It has leather wrap.
Let me think.
Why not take that cue back to the original maker and give him a chance to fix that problem for you?
Skim read much? Zinzola made the cue. What's the likelyness that he will pick up a phone for a pool cue repair when he owes people thousands of dollars?