i have an unknown insert shaft, possible to change?

[trinacria]

i have a Z2 with an unknown thread, it looks quick release, possibly pechauer, is it possible to change it to uniloc? and can someone do it for me?
or how can i find out what insert is it and ill get a cue that fits it?

 

[Mcues]

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[trinacria]

Insert pic

 

[trinacria]

Insert

 

[Michael Webb]

It's akways harder to tell the thread on an insert in a picture compared to a picture of a joint screw. If it's yhe same shaft as in your other thread then Pechauer quick release 5/16x14 is a good guess
If it was fitted for an import like AA cues, they have a knock off to Pechauer's quick release, only it's a netric M8x1.25.
Any thread can be changed by an experienced mechanic.

 

[Sheldon]

It's a pretty simple job, but if you take it to someone that doesn't know what they're doing, it can go wrong.
Try to locate an actual cue maker, not a repair person with a cheesy lathe.

 

[Michael Webb]

It's a pretty simple job, but if you take it to someone that doesn't know what they're doing, it can go wrong.
Try to locate an actual cue maker, not a repair person with a cheesy lathe.

I always appreciate your input.
Cheesy lathes?
Do you have a list?

 

[Terry Aeschliman]

Sounds delicious ! Cheesy lathe ? Mid size or full size ? Pictures or it didn't happen

 

[billsey]

You would have to either have a real hard cheese, or spin it really slow...

 

[trinacria]

It's akways harder to tell the thread on an insert in a picture compared to a picture of a joint screw. If it's yhe same shaft as in your other thread then Pechauer quick release 5/16x14 is a good guess
If it was fitted for an import like AA cues, they have a knock off to Pechauer's quick release, only it's a netric M8x1.25.
Any thread can be changed by an experienced mechanic.

I've got a break cue with that joint screw, it doesn't fit. So 99 percent its pechauer.

 

[Mcues]

I always appreciate your input.
Cheesy lathes?
Do you have a list?

LOL

 

[Angus]

If it didn't have the brass insert, can the threads be filled with something and drilled/rethreaded?
Have no idea if this is possible, this thread just made me curious about that option.

 

[tg_vegas]

Certainly possible to change it, but no way you fill a brass insert with something and then drill/tap that for something smaller. That would just be a really ugly end result.

Have someone competent remove the insert, core it if necessary, and put in whatever new joint you want. Not rocket science, you should have no problem finding someone to do this for you.

 

[Angus]

Certainly possible to change it, but no way you fill a brass insert with something and then drill/tap that for something smaller. That would just be a really ugly end result.

Have someone competent remove the insert, core it if necessary, and put in whatever new joint you want. Not rocket science, you should have no problem finding someone to do this for you.

Thanks for the response tg, didnt think my question was rocket science, but my question was if it did not have the brass insert could it be filled and retapped?
Or would you have to drill threads out and install a brass insert?

 

[tsp&b]

The answer is that the Brass insert can be removed and the shaft can then be plugged and redrilled and threaded to whatever is necessary.

 

[Angus]

Thanks tps&b,
NO BRASS INSERT IN SHAFT.
Ok, more specifically can a 3/8x11 shaft that has no brass insert in it just threaded. Can that be filled with something and then retapped to a 3/8x10 or does it require the 3/8x11 to be drilled out then a brass insert added to fit a 3/8x10 pin.

 

[tg_vegas]

While it may work somewhat, you will likely wipe out a lot of the thread engagement and end up with a pretty sketchy fit. You don't have to have a brass insert for 3/8-10. Best solution would be to bore the shaft, plug it, and then drill/tap the 3/8-10. Relatively simple job for most any cuemaker or repair guy, assuming the shaft is not warped, IMHO.

 

[Angus]

While it may work somewhat, you will likely wipe out a lot of the thread engagement and end up with a pretty sketchy fit. You don't have to have a brass insert for 3/8-10. Best solution would be to bore the shaft, plug it, and then drill/tap the 3/8-10. Relatively simple job for most any cuemaker or repair guy, assuming the shaft is not warped, IMHO.

Thank you, that's what I was looking for could it be filled or plugged and retapped. Not opposed to brass but didn't know what the options were was all.

 

[tg_vegas]

On a 3/8-10, most don't use an insert at all. The threads are large enough and coarse enough that wood or phenolic holds just fine. No need for brass. McDermott has been selling for years with 3/8-10 with no inserts.

 

[slim123]

I always appreciate your input.
Cheesy lathes?
Do you have a list?

It doesn't matter Mike, the best advice you ever gave was to make what you have work for you