Ferrules life

[ChicagoPete]

After 25 to 40 years is it good to change the ferrule on a cue even if it’s not cracked, how many hits can they take? As many as until they crack? Just wondering if a new ferrule after decades will change the hit of my shaft? Or maybe just a whole new shaft is needed for improving the hit of a older cue. I imagine the butt without damage will always remain solid. But I was recently told from a very good cue maker old is not good. I know he knows more than me but I was also told old wood is better quality wood. I know the wood sold to the public today is nothing like it was 30 years ago but thats not the same is what cue makers gets is it? Any help would be appreciated in understanding how to get the hit I like on an old beautiful cue butt. I imagine it’s mainly in the shaft ferrule and tip. I have new tips on 3 older cues but still not thrilled with the hit. Maybe over thinking it? Any advice finding the right hit again would be appreciated. Thanks

 

[Michael Webb]

Good morning
Ever open a can of worms and find snakes?
That's what your journey can be like when it comes to shafts and ferrules.
I made my cue is 1994/95. The company that made my ferrule material went out of business in 1982/83. I wouldn't purposely change my ferrule for anything made today because I haven't found anything yet that hits like it.
Good luck!

 

[JCham1962]

I guess that material is a natural.

 

[Sheldon]

This type of thing is very subjective, and people (even cuemakers ) get ideas that are not based on much and then preach them as gospel.
Most ferrule materials are going to last a very long time, and if under close inspection it looks good, replacing it would be frivolous.

 

[Chili Palmer]

Good morning
Ever open a can of worms and find snakes?
That's what your journey can be like when it comes to shafts and ferrules.
I made my cue is 1994/95. The company that made my ferrule material went out of business in 1982/83. I wouldn't purposely change my ferrule for anything made today because I haven't found anything yet that hits like it.
Good luck!

Westinghouse?

 

[Island Drive]

Till it cracks!

 

[Michael Webb]

Westinghouse?

No Sir
Deflects to much for my liking.

 

[Chili Palmer]

No Sir
Deflects to much for my liking.

I figured that was too late, pretty sure Westinghouse was discontinued in the late 70's.

 

[Canadian cue]

I have found that it is usually the glue bond that breaks down over time. With the cycle of summer to winter the wood swells and contracts. Over time the ferrule comes loose and you will start to hear it click. Good adhesives and threaded connections go a long way in preventing this. Having said that if your ferrule hits solid and has no cracks then I would leave it alone.

 

[cueman]

Ferrules on my shafts are over 30 years old and still fine.