Glueing on old joints

runscott

runscott

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I recently had the brass joint on a Brunswick Hoppe unscrew from the wood while I was polishing the forearm. It screws back on real tight, but needs to be glued. Suggestions? This seems like something I should be able to do on my own. Thanks!
 

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A strip of masking tape at the ring might be a good idea too --- you can't be sure the epoxy or thinner will be gentle on an old finish or one of the older plastics underneath. Just tape it, glue it as described by Tells, wipe off the squeeze out, and remove the tape immediately -- don't wait until the epoxy sets to remove it.
 
TellsItLikeItIs said:
Coat the wooden threads and the metal threads with epoxy then screw the joint collar back on tight. Keep a rag dampened with nail polish remover or lacquer thinner handy to wipe the excess epoxy off with. Let it cure overnight and it should be fine. Devcon epoxy works well. You can find it at most hardware stores. Use the "Two Ton" version.

When you're done, send the cue to me and I'll check it out (may take a few months though for me to completely evaluate your work) ;)

btw: That's pretty common with the old Brunswicks.
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Thanks! (you also, Brent)
 
Thanks for the solutions. While the brass Hoppe joint is threaded, this 1940's Master Stroke joint is not - not a snug fit. Also, the material is not metal - appears to be a whitish plastic. Anyone know what these joints were made of?
 

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TellsItLikeItIs said:
Coat the wooden threads and the metal threads with epoxy then screw the joint collar back on tight. Keep a rag dampened with nail polish remover or lacquer thinner handy to wipe the excess epoxy off with. Let it cure overnight and it should be fine. Devcon epoxy works well. You can find it at most hardware stores. Use the "Two Ton" version.

When you're done, send the cue to me and I'll check it out (may take a few months though for me to completely evaluate your work) ;)

btw: That's pretty common with the old Brunswicks.
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And make sure you clean as much of the old glue off as possible, before you put on the new epoxy.
 
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