ferrules

Canadian cue said:
I like to thread all my components, IMO it makes for a more solid cue. But seeing as though it is so subjective, you can't argue that threading is a good idea for no other reason than it makes assembly of the cue so much easier. No clamps, and your joints are always nice and tight with no glue lines. I hate having to clamp a ferrule or a cap on until the epoxy dries. When you thread everything you can assemble on the bench, no need to tie up machines to use as clamps or build extra fixtures.
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Cue making would be easier if you just drill a 3/4 hole on all the round components and clamp them together on a 3/4 by 30" long dowel. :D

That's how factories do it.
Hopefully custom cue makers don't do that . :grin-square:

I used to see a famous maker hammer in his ferrules with yellow glue .
Those ferrules had problems later on .
 
JoeyInCali said:
Cue making would be easier if you just drill a 3/4 hole on all the round components and clamp them together on a 3/4 by 30" long dowel. :D

I made some good cues like that. Sort of. Each one had a surprise inside. :)

Robin Snyder
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In search of

some of my first experiments have been solid core then step drilled, then threaded steped etc,etc,etc lots of saw dust, frustration and fun......this has been one of the best challenge's in my life in search of MY perfect hit/feel....i would really like to hear from some of the top level players and pro's opinion on what they feel the best hit/feel is for them ??
 
JoeyInCali said:
Cue making would be easier if you just drill a 3/4 hole on all the round components and clamp them together on a 3/4 by 30" long dowel. :D

That's how factories do it.
Hopefully custom cue makers don't do that . :grin-square:

I used to see a famous maker hammer in his ferrules with yellow glue .
Those ferrules had problems later on .
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I have working on tapered core. When the tapers seat together they fit so snug you don't even need glue..:)
 
Joe Barringer said:
So much valuable information to be learned here.

I was wondering if the actual color of the ferrule has any impact on the performance. In-other-words, would a white ferrule play better than a tan or black ferrule of the same product? I mean, there are different chemical make-ups of various colors so I would imagine that if said ferrule had a different color it would also have a different playability factor. This is really food for thought because if we could figure out what color plays best to any given ferrule, then we'd actually have the ultimate ferrule.

Yes, I had some spare time this hour. LOL
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Nice Joe.......... you have gleaned the actual question in this fiasco.................

I wish I knew the answer

LOL

Kim
 
Canadian cue said:
Here is a little gem.. if you keep your tenons nominal sizes for example 5/16" or 3/8" and you make your hole inside your ferrule on size you can run a tap through the hole. A tap is always a few thou bigger than the nominal diameter of the thread. It will make a nice glue groove a few thou deep. No special grooving tools and only takes a second.;)
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I sse you've done your homework. Post #6 :

http://forums.azbilliards.com/showthread.php?t=269480
 
To insure even greater depth of 'scoring', most taps can be had @ .005" oversize.

Have fun.
 
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