Joint Protectors

[pk249]

Forgive the basic question, however will 5/16 18 joint protectors work on a 5/16 14 cue? I’m unsure what the last number relates to.

 

[gregnice37]

No, 2 different pins. I believe the last number refers to the number of groves per inch.

 

[ideologist]

Correct, look at a 5/16-18 pin next to a 5/16-14

More threads on the 18

 

[7stud]

I like plastic joint protectors with plastic screws. That way when I drop one, the jp won't get damaged, and the jp hopefully won't hurt a cue that gets in the way. Custom joint protectors with metal screws scare me. What if I drop one on my cue, will the metal threads chew up my cue? And, when I drop a custom jp on the concrete floor of a pool room, will I be able to find a jp repairman? Do any custom jp makers use plastic screws?

 

[ideologist]

I like plastic joint protectors with plastic screws. That way when I drop one, the jp won't get damaged, and the jp hopefully won't hurt a cue that gets in the way. Custom joint protectors with metal screws scare me. What if I drop one on my cue, will the metal threads chew up my cue? And, when I drop a custom jp on the concrete floor of a pool room, will I be able to find a jp repairman? Do any custom jp makers use plastic screws?

They can, but metal screws in a joint cap won't hurt the cue. The wooden cap would break first