Figuring out the pin size of a shaft with no butt

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jordan23042000

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Is there an easy way to do this? I have an older predator shaft with no butt to try it on. It's a larger pin size threaded into the wood with no insert so I was assuming it was 3/8x10 but I think radial pins might be similar size? Are there any other big pins that are common? Does home Depot sell bolts or pins with the same threading that I can use? Ty for taking the time to answer what might be a silly question.

Edit: would you guys be able to tell from a picture? Or are there pins that look too similar?
 
jordan23042000 said:
Is there an easy way to do this? I have an older predator shaft with no butt to try it on. It's a larger pin size threaded into the wood with no insert so I was assuming it was 3/8x10 but I think radial pins might be similar size? Are there any other big pins that are common? Does home Depot sell bolts or pins with the same threading that I can use? Ty for taking the time to answer what might be a silly question.

Edit: would you guys be able to tell from a picture? Or are there pins that look too similar?
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Radial, 3/8x7.6
3/8x10.
No to home depot on those sizes.
 
With 3/8-10, the tips of the threads will be angular and sharper, radial threads will be rounded. If you can get a good picture of them, I might be able to tell.
 
Sheldon said:
With 3/8-10, the tips of the threads will be angular and sharper, radial threads will be rounded. If you can get a good picture of them, I might be able to tell.
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I don't have great lighting
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Very likely 3/8-10. 3/8-11 and 3/8-12 and cuetec (very close to 3/8-14) also exists.
Best bet is to go to the pool room and see if someone has a 3/8-10 cue you can try it on.
If you have a cuemaker in your area, the threads can be easily converted. Super easy if you just need to add a brass insert.
 
Sheldon said:
Very likely 3/8-10. 3/8-11 and 3/8-12 and cuetec (very close to 3/8-14) also exists.
Best bet is to go to the pool room and see if someone has a 3/8-10 cue you can try it on.
If you have a cuemaker in your area, the threads can be easily converted. Super easy if you just need to add a brass insert.
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Have you seen many predators in 3/8x11 or 3/8x14? Way to unnecessarily complicate things
 
So how come you have a random shaft with an unknown joint? Did you steal it? Just kidding. But did you?

Most likely Radial as it's a standard and ubiquitous joint for Predador. Best to screw it on a Radial butt to be sure. Should be easy as they are very popular.
 
cuesdefuentes said:
you could ask people if you can try their joint protectors. maybe you will find one that fits. a tournament could possibly yield the most tries.
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That's not a reliable method because joint protectors are usually very loose. Many unrelated jp will seem to fit
 
Catalin said:
So how come you have a random shaft with an unknown joint? Did you steal it? Just kidding. But did you?

Most likely Radial as it's a standard and ubiquitous joint for Predador. Best to screw it on a Radial butt to be sure. Should be easy as they are very popular.
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It came (as a surprise) in the case I purchased from a pawn shop. I really only want to figure out the pin so I can sell it. Do you want to buy? I'll give you a good price, azb special
 
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