Ferrule Problem

[Pictoras]

Hi. This is a bit of a big problem for me and i hope i can get some advice.The ferrule on my b/j cue just cracked (it's a Lucasi ...it figures) and i HAVE to replace it myself since there is no store or cue repair guy in my country (i'm from Romania) and i think it would cost me too much to ship the shaft to somewhere to get it fixed.SO, what should i do, is it really that hard to change a ferrule (that is if i can order one) and wich type of ferrule should i use phenolic, melamine, Ivorine X, aegis..and so on.I really need your help.Thank You.

Oh and i allmost forgot, what type of tennon does a Lucasi shaft has?, if anyone knows that.

 

[bruin70]

Hi. This is a bit of a big problem for me and i hope i can get some advice.The ferrule on my b/j cue just cracked (it's a Lucasi ...it figures) and i HAVE to replace it myself since there is no store or cue repair guy in my country (i'm from Romania) and i think it would cost me too much to ship the shaft to somewhere to get it fixed.SO, what should i do, is it really that hard to change a ferrule (that is if i can order one) and wich type of ferrule should i use phenolic, melamine, Ivorine X, aegis..and so on.I really need your help.Thank You.

Oh and i allmost forgot, what type of tennon does a Lucasi shaft has?, if anyone knows that.

wish i could help with a source contact. however,,,,,aegis is the hardest of the group. ivory is expensive and can crack. if you want to eleviate any future cracking problem, you can always use fiber ferrule, which is the material they use for house cues. practically indestructable, however they scratch and get dirty easily, are ugly, and are not as HARD as aegis or ivory.

 

[Jack Flanagan]

is it really that hard to change a ferrule (that is if i can order one) and wich type of ferrule should i use phenolic, melamine, Ivorine X, aegis...Thank You.

Oh and i allmost forgot, what type of tennon does a Lucasi shaft has?, if anyone knows that.

hello, from the USA,,,Lucasi uses an Ivorine III ferrule that's supposed to be guaranteed for life (not much help to you in Romania !?),,,if you have a friend with a lathe, the ferrule can be cut off and replaced with your choice of new ferrules without much problem (be careful not to mar or scratch the shaft),,, the tenon is 5/16" , 0.3125" (slightly smaller than 8mm),,,generally Lucasi products have few defects,,I have never seen an Ivorine ferrule crack before ,,,hope i helped in some way,,,,,,,,jflan

 

[Jack Flanagan]

hello, from the USA,,,generally Lucasi products have few defects,,I have never seen an Ivorine ferrule crack before ,,,hope i helped in some way,,,,,,,,jflan

almost forgot,,,the USA distributor for Lucasi is Cue & Case Sales , Florida,
1-800-835-7665,,,don't think their 800 number will work from Romania !?

their address is:
190 CUMBERLAND PARK DRIVE
ST. AUGUSTINE, FL 32095

THEIR NON-800 PHONE NUMBER IS 1-904-824-9997, ask for Josh, tell him Jack from Amanda's Gameroom gave you this info

 

[Pictoras]

Maybe someone could tell me ....

How can i actualy replace a ferrule, there i no one here that has a lathe or can do cue repairs.I was hoping to hear for someone that is doing cue repairs.I don't know what good would do to call Lucasi, maybe i will give a mail to the guy i purchase the cue from, he might tell me hwt can i do.But anyways, is there any chance that i can replace the ferrule on my own?.

 

[bruin70]

How can i actualy replace a ferrule, there i no one here that has a lathe or can do cue repairs.I was hoping to hear for someone that is doing cue repairs.I don't know what good would do to call Lucasi, maybe i will give a mail to the guy i purchase the cue from, he might tell me hwt can i do.But anyways, is there any chance that i can replace the ferrule on my own?.

nope,,,,you need a lathe.

 

[i210mfu]

How can i actualy replace a ferrule, there i no one here that has a lathe or can do cue repairs.I was hoping to hear for someone that is doing cue repairs.I don't know what good would do to call Lucasi, maybe i will give a mail to the guy i purchase the cue from, he might tell me hwt can i do.But anyways, is there any chance that i can replace the ferrule on my own?.

Hey Europeans got to help each other.....

If you like send the shaft over to me (Germany) I will make you a new ferrule and sponsor you the return shipping cost. The replacement will cost you 30 € (Euro) including the tip (Le Pro).
regards,

Markus

 

[Pictoras]

Hey Europeans got to help each other.....

If you like send the shaft over to me (Germany) I will make you a new ferrule and sponsor you the return shipping cost. The replacement will cost you 30 € (Euro) including the tip (Le Pro).
regards,

Markus

Well...i'll have to think about it, i would like to try to do it myself.Being the only one here that have an interrest on this kind of job maybe i can do some extra bucks .If i can't do it then maybe i will use your help.SO, i want some usefull adivce on removing and replacing one without a lathe.