Lemme see those old dufferin conversions fellas
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smiling_Hans
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I have one that a friend spontaneously made for me. It sat in the garage for a summer and when you roll on the ground it sounds like its playing the drums. It may be warped in multiple places. LOL
CeaseLess
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Well bust out the congas and get a jam session going
Mr. Joshua
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I’ve got a new Dufferin Phantom listed for sale. You wouldn’t have to convert it.
CeaseLess
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Nice looking cue too but I'm gonna get some custom specs
CeaseLess
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Love it. Simple and beautiful. How much did it cost ya? Might give him a ring.
Rusty in Montana
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The Dufferin sneaky Pete I have was made for me back in the early 1990's and is 6" longer than normal I had 2 extra shafts made for it 13 mm shafts and it still hits a ball quite well .
I do need to replace a tip on 2 of the shafts , yes it's a fun cue to use as most folks don't realize just how long this cue is ha ha
I do need to replace a tip on 2 of the shafts , yes it's a fun cue to use as most folks don't realize just how long this cue is ha ha
CeaseLess
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That sounds like a really cool stick. I'm getting a matching 3 inch extension, so I guess I'll have half the fun
CeaseLess
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Slick looking cue with a matching story too. I've been looking for an older 17 ounce for a while, love a light cue with a rear balance.
Had it done and had to do again as I did not like it at first... sent to Proficient Billiards to reduce the butt and refinished the entire cue. I love it. Bought in 1998... converted about 5-7 years ago, Will post a better picture tomorrow. I have 5 more Duff's from 1998... If I can find someone to convert I'd have 2 more done.
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Rusty in Montana
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I'm not sure where Billy got all the Dufferin bar sticks to make these cues but I've never heard of anyone not happy with how they hit a ball , when I broke I snapped the shaft at the joint when I returned home later that night I got out the wood glue and glued it back together and wrapped it with rubber bands until it dried a little sanding and it's as good as new .
He also cut the butt end Dufferin label off and added the extra length in its place and used a 1/4" wood screw for the joint screw a very no frills sneaky Pete cue .
The main down side is in some bars where the pool tables are have a wall or tables that are rather close so you have to elevate the butt end to make the shot .
He also cut the butt end Dufferin label off and added the extra length in its place and used a 1/4" wood screw for the joint screw a very no frills sneaky Pete cue .
The main down side is in some bars where the pool tables are have a wall or tables that are rather close so you have to elevate the butt end to make the shot .
CeaseLess
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Looking classy brother. How much did that run you? I've been looking for a cue and haven't even looked into the actual conversion lol
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CeaseLess
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Did it have no maple leaf or did he add that to the end too? I've never hit with a wooden pin, how's that feel?
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Willowbrook Wolfy
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I’m surprised it worked. Mine has a 3” vertical hairline crack on the butt half. Still have it, but wasn’t sure if there was any way to fix it
CeaseLess
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Did that happen because it has no collars, is that typical? Obviously I'd like to prevent that, would inserts do the trick?
Willowbrook Wolfy
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It wasn’t from normal use. I dropped it on a concrete floor. Hit just right. Cracked from the joint. I’m actually surprised the butt got the crack in it and not the shaft
Rusty in Montana
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Billy used a actual 1/4" steel wood screw for the joint pin ha ha which is very similar to the 3/8" x 10 pin that McDonald's McDermott cue use and many others , I'm sorry for any confusion .
As for my shaft I snapped it was a clean break that didn't completely split so I had both pieces and pulled it apart at home smeared wood glue carefully on both parts and wrapped it with rubber bands then screwed it together a few times wiping down the threads with a rag to remove any excess glue , yes if you look closely you can see the cracks where I fixed it ha ha .
Wolfy , to fix the butt section on yours maybe a challenge , a couple small flat screw drivers to spread open the crack may work to try to get the glue down inside I don't know it maybe worth a try ? Or find another donor butt from another cue .
My go to way of checking for a good bar stick to use was to hold it with one hand and then hit it with a open hand with the other it I felt the vibration it was a good shooter if not try another cue a simple trick I learned from two old school road players who I still miss visiting with and playing against to this day .
As for my shaft I snapped it was a clean break that didn't completely split so I had both pieces and pulled it apart at home smeared wood glue carefully on both parts and wrapped it with rubber bands then screwed it together a few times wiping down the threads with a rag to remove any excess glue , yes if you look closely you can see the cracks where I fixed it ha ha .
Wolfy , to fix the butt section on yours maybe a challenge , a couple small flat screw drivers to spread open the crack may work to try to get the glue down inside I don't know it maybe worth a try ? Or find another donor butt from another cue .
My go to way of checking for a good bar stick to use was to hold it with one hand and then hit it with a open hand with the other it I felt the vibration it was a good shooter if not try another cue a simple trick I learned from two old school road players who I still miss visiting with and playing against to this day .
Not great pictures but better. It went to Seyberts for the conversion the first time. I was not satisfied so it went to Proficient Billiards for tapering the entire cure and refinishing. I paid twice so it's hard to come up with an actual cost. It was over $350 but less that $400 total. It is a wonderful player. Original cost in 1 piece form was $35. I bought 6 in 1998. (not for sale).
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