Ferrule Replacement

ArizonaPete

ArizonaPete

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Although I've replaced ferrules on some house cues I've never replaced one on a McDermott cue. Are the interior of the ferrules on McDermott cues threaded or smooth sided? If threaded, does anyone know the thread size?

I've used a simple electric drill lathe to spin the shaft and heated the ferrule with an electric hair dryer to melt the glue, and then removed the ferrule by twisting off with a pair of pliers. Any suggestions to improve the process?

Some of you may suggest taking the cue to a proffesional but I'd rather do this task myself as a learning process. Thanks for any input you may have.
 
Most ferrules are threaded 5/16-18. You gotta be careful twisting off the old ferrule its easy to not get the old glue melted enough and twist off the tenon. Its better to just have a professional do it........Dave
 
How exactly do you plan on cutting the new ferrule down to size without a lathe? Its not like the ferrule comes as a perfect fit and you just screw it on. Homemade tip jobs are one thing...but a ferrule? Good luck.
 
THe top of the Mcd's tenon is threaded.
Take it to Ned Morris.
He is near your neck of the woods.
 
Have it done right thats my opinion. Twist off the tennon and that will be a real lesson learned. just my .02
 
you need something to steady the shaft while you spin it.if you could rig something to steady it to where it is solid then you couls cut the ferrule off.you will also need to cut the ferrule a little when you get it on,or if it is close you might be able to sand it with something less than 100 grit.it is going to be tricky,but i guess it could be done.it is not the end of the word if you break it,you can always get someone to drill a hole and put in a tenon after you mess it up.
 
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