Ferrule Install Question

[Dirtbmw20]

In my very short span of doing repairs for myself and my team mates, I've done quite a few ferrule installs and/or replacements.


I have a team mate that has a 5280 sneaky pete cue and wants to make this his dedicated break cue, he has requested that I install a G10 ferrule/tip combo on the stick for him, SO...... here in lies my question.....


The ferrule currently on the shaft is a short ferrule. When installing a new G10 ferrule, should I leave it short like what is already on the cue OR do I turn the shaft down and install a longer 1" ferrule ????


What is the PROPER/CORRECT way of doing such a task ???

 

[JoeyInCali]

I'd make the tenon 3/4 long and leave a 1/4 cap on the ferrule for strength.
If you thread it 5/16 18, leave a short shoulder at the bottom as register.

Oh, make sure the shaft length still equals the length it is now.
Mark the 28" spot on the shaft and turn from there.

 

[moccabee]

If he likes the way the previous ferrule looks then you should keep it small. If your not comfortable doing a smaller ferrule then explain to him that you might need to either install a longer tenon or take the shaft down a little bit to properly install the new ferrule.

 

[Dirtbmw20]

I'd make the tenon 3/4 long and leave a 1/4 cap on the ferrule for strength.
If you thread it 5/16 18, leave a short shoulder at the bottom as register.

Thanks for the help Joey !!!


Don't know if it is threaded or not as I haven't cut the old ferrule off yet, he will bring me the cue tomorrow night at league play and leave it with me.

 

[Dirtbmw20]

If he likes the way the previous ferrule looks then you should keep it small. If your not comfortable doing a smaller ferrule then explain to him that you might need to either install a longer tenon or take the shaft down a little bit to properly install the new ferrule.

He has no preference and it doesn't matter to him, that's why I asked the proper/correct way of doing it.

 

[whammo57]

In my very short span of doing repairs for myself and my team mates, I've done quite a few ferrule installs and/or replacements.


I have a team mate that has a 5280 sneaky pete cue and wants to make this his dedicated break cue, he has requested that I install a G10 ferrule/tip combo on the stick for him, SO...... here in lies my question.....


The ferrule currently on the shaft is a short ferrule. When installing a new G10 ferrule, should I leave it short like what is already on the cue OR do I turn the shaft down and install a longer 1" ferrule ????


What is the PROPER/CORRECT way of doing such a task ???

Take a 1 and 1/2 inch piece of G10 and turn a 1/4 inch tenon on it leaving enough to make the short ferrule and tip combo.

Drill the end of the shaft and put the G10 tenon into the shaft.... it will look the same and hit like a brick.

I do this with phenolic all the time.

Kim

 

[Junior1228]

Take a 1 and 1/2 inch piece of G10 and turn a 1/4 inch tenon on it leaving enough to make the short ferrule and tip combo.

Drill the end of the shaft and put the G10 tenon into the shaft.... it will look the same and hit like a brick.

I do this with phenolic all the time.

Kim

Can this method be used when going from a short ferrule to a full size ivory one? The reason I ask is because I don't want to lose any length on the shaft and I am considering getting the ferrule changed on my playing cue.
Thanks for the info.
Junior

 

[snipershot]

Can this method be used when going from a short ferrule to a full size ivory one? The reason I ask is because I don't want to lose any length on the shaft and I am considering getting the ferrule changed on my playing cue.
Thanks for the info.
Junior

If you want a longer ferrule without cutting the shaft down, you can just drill a hole and install a longer tenon. Say you have a 3/4 tenon, if you cut it off, drill and install a longer tenon and then trim it to 1 inch, you have effectively added 1/4 inch.

Joe

 

[whammo57]

Can this method be used when going from a short ferrule to a full size ivory one? The reason I ask is because I don't want to lose any length on the shaft and I am considering getting the ferrule changed on my playing cue.
Thanks for the info.
Junior

It would work but you would need a 2 to 2 and 1/2 inch ivory ferrule to start with.

Kim