Handle replacement

[jrackman]

Hi,all,
A friend has a high end cue that has a wobble when you roll it and you can see the forearm lift up and down as you roll it and the pin turns funny when no pressure is being put on the butt. But if you put pressure on the forearm of the butt the forearm and pin roll good, but the handle and butt sleeve lifts. Also if you do the same to the butt sleeve it rolls good as the front lifts. I think its the handle that is the problem but I'm looking for the pro's take on this. Plus I would like a ballpark price to repair if it's possible to fix and who could do this....Thanks in advance I will check in later to see your input if I'm not at the computer.

 

[GBCues]

It sounds like it might be a simple facing issue, or the pin might have gotten bent. The only way to tell for sure is by visual examination.
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Good luck,
Gary

 

[tsp&b]

After carefully reading your original post you may be right about the handle being the problem. It is very hard to say without actually examining the cue personally. However, if it is a "high end" cue, I would suggest that your friend may do well to contact the original cue maker. I hope this helps

 

[Colonel]

I don't think it's possible to replace a handle on a cue is it? It would be near impossible to get it straight wouldn't it?

 

[Dave38]

I don't think it's possible to replace a handle on a cue is it? It would be near impossible to get it straight wouldn't it?

It is very possible when done by a skilled person. It is very involved and is not a cheap repair. Problem is that unless done by the original builder, the value of the cue plummets. Some people don't care about resale value, as they plan to keep the cue. If the repair is done, it should be disclosed if the cue is ever put up for sale.
Dave

 

[MVPCues]

Put the butt of the cue on the surface of the table and the forearm on the rail 1 inch ABOVE the A-joint. Roll the cue. Observe the pin. Does the pin wobble badly? If so, most of the problem is in the forearm. If the pin does not wobble nearly as much as how it looks when rolled flat on the table, the problem is mostly the A-joint or handle.