Fat pin or skinny pin
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1/16th of an inch.
Somehow the cues that are really famous for their hit have the fat pin ( more often than not ). Maybe just a coincidence.
Somehow the cues that are really famous for their hit have the fat pin ( more often than not ). Maybe just a coincidence.
Bigger, fatter pins such as 3/8-10, 3/8-11, Radial and such, provide a stiffer hit for sure and offer more feel due to the flat face construction. Some believe that putting a chunk of steel in the middle of the cue, or a brass insert in the shaft will deaden the feel of the hit some what. But everyone has there own opinion and preference. I'm a firm believer in this theory and build my cues as such. You'll not see a steel joint Varney cue. With that said I've hit with a few steel jointed Searings & TS cues that hit better than anything...so basically if you like the construction style & hit of a cue...then that works for you.
Alls i can say is what do women want a fat or skinny pin?
Ah...err...excuse me sir...but many ladies, especially in this area...prefer NO pin!!!Fast Lenny said:Alls i can say is what do women want a fat or skinny pin?
ribdoner said:Or is it cause there's some mules cross the state line
They went to the state line...but came back lick-a-d-split!
LOL,they dont know what kind of hit they are missing i guess,hehe.Varney Cues said:Ah...err...excuse me sir...but many ladies, especially in this area...prefer NO pin!!!
Big C said:Actually they do, but it's the strap-on version.
I didn't think "slip on ferrules" hit real well.
3/8 are usually used with wood joints. They need more material to prevent stripping out the threads. The threads are coarser and around 10/inch.
5/16 are normally used with a SS or metal joints that uses a female threaded insert. The threads can be finer because of the insert and are usually 14/inch.
5/16 are normally used with a SS or metal joints that uses a female threaded insert. The threads can be finer because of the insert and are usually 14/inch.