Lemme see those old dufferin conversions fellas

[George the Greek]

I have an old Dufferin Sneaky Pete (17 oz) and turned down to 11.5mm that I could play with but use it for breaking. I had a collar added after somebody picked it up thinking it was a housecue

 

[kling&allen]

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).

I have a box I’m slowly converting. I assume that’s brown phenolic at the joint?

 

[GoldCrown]

I assume that’s brown phenolic at the joint?

Yes

 

[CeaseLess]

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 .

Thanks for the information. Can you give a bit more detail on your method of finding a good cue from the vibrations..

 

[CeaseLess]

Yes

Is that a g10 radial pin on her?

 

[SSDiver2112]

I just finished converting this Ebony/Holly Dufferin recently. Now my current player. I plan to change out the pin to a 3/8-10 once I finish the shaft.

More pictures here.

 

[Rusty in Montana]

Basically the more vibrations you feel when gently tapping your hand on the shaft portion of the bar cue the more lively the hit will be , or more responsive if you will .
I hope this explanation helps .

 

[Willowbrook Wolfy]

I think one is a marketed sneaky. Other LDMitchell sold me. Both are cracked near the joint on the butt ends.

 

[CeaseLess]

I just finished converting this Ebony/Holly Dufferin recently. Now my current player. I plan to change out the pin to a 3/8-10 once I finish the shaft.

More pictures here.

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What a beautiful and interesting piece of art. With the wild JP's to match

 

[CeaseLess]

Basically the more vibrations you feel when gently tapping your hand on the shaft portion of the bar cue the more lively the hit will be , or more responsive if you will .
I hope this explanation helps .

It sure does. Thanks for the info.

 

[CeaseLess]

I think one is a marketed sneaky. Other LDMitchell sold me. Both are cracked near the joint on the butt ends.

Damn that sucks, bad luck bro

 

[straightline]

I just finished converting this Ebony/Holly Dufferin recently. Now my current player. I plan to change out the pin to a 3/8-10 once I finish the shaft.

More pictures here.

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This cap begs for a matching cue!

I think one is a marketed sneaky. Other LDMitchell sold me. Both are cracked near the joint on the butt ends.

Here's mine.
Duff Snob Plus Ultra model. Tapered pin that nothing fits. Holistic piloting just in case. 57" Long retired.

Also has that reduced deflection ferrule they seem to have lol...

 

[T411]

Al Romero

 

[GoldCrown]

And another.... bumperless of course.

 

[MRTejano78]

Al Romero

How can I get a cue like this made?

 

[T411]

How can I get a cue like this made?

Al Romero moved back to LA for the winter and decided to stay. He’ll be setting up shop once he gets his equipment moved back from Sacramento which he’s in the process of doing now.

 

[sciarco]

I have a beauty with all original green leaf linen wrap aluminum joint 11mm tip 58 in. long . It's so nice i don't wanna convert it.

 

[Chopdoc]

I have a beauty with all original green leaf linen wrap aluminum joint 11mm tip 58 in. long when i post it says too big don't know how to fix it.

You can use MS paint to reduce the file size if you are on a Windows PC.

 

[sciarco]

Ty I'll try

 

[straightline]

Al Romero moved back to LA for the winter and decided to stay. He’ll be setting up shop once he gets his equipment moved back from Sacramento which he’s in the process of doing now.

New shop?