Limit to amount of decreasing shaft diameter

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StraitishShoote

Dad's Rack Boy
My first post here so I'm not sure if this is the right part of the forum. I have a shaft that my dad purchased for me that's 14.5mm in diameter and 1.5 longer than the standard shaft that's with my cue. I've tried to get used to the thicker shaft but really don't like it.

I would like to get it reduced to 12.5mm. Someone told me that getting a shaft taken down that much isn't possible/good for the shaft. Is this true? Or would it be easier/cheaper for me to give up the extra length of the longer shaft and have the shorter shaft reduced to 12.5mm?

I'm also thinking about trying out some LD shafts to see if I like their feel, but even if I do it'll be a while before I buy one.

Thanks.
 
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StraitishShoote said:
My first post here so I'm not sure if this is the right part of the forum. I have a shaft that my dad purchased for me that's 14.5mm in diameter and 1.5 longer than the standard shaft that's with my cue. I've tried to get used to the thicker shaft but really don't like it.

I would like to get it reduced to 12.5mm. Someone told me that getting a shaft taken down that much isn't possible/good for the shaft. Is this true? Or would it be easier/cheaper for me to give up the extra length of the longer shaft and have the shorter shaft reduced to 12.5mm?

I'm also thinking about trying out some LD shafts to see if I like their feel, but even if I do it'll be a while before I buy one.

Thanks.
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You can have it made smaller. It should come out ok if the shaft is straight to start with.

Kim
 
StraitishShoote said:
My first post here so I'm not sure if this is the right part of the forum. I have a shaft that my dad purchased for me that's 14.5mm in diameter and 1.5 longer than the standard shaft that's with my cue. I've tried to get used to the thicker shaft but really don't like it.

I would like to get it reduced to 12.5mm. Someone told me that getting a shaft taken down that much isn't possible/good for the shaft. Is this true? Or would it be easier/cheaper for me to give up the extra length of the longer shaft and have the shorter shaft reduced to 12.5mm?

I'm also thinking about trying out some LD shafts to see if I like their feel, but even if I do it'll be a while before I buy one.

Thanks.
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I've had four shafts turned down over the years, from 13mm to 12.5 and 12.85 no problem...although that's not as far a difference as you're wanting, as long as it's done by a professional (not just any dude with a lathe and an attitude) and they take some time to rest the shaft between turns, it should be just fine. You may be told that the ferrule needs to be replaced, if the walls are too thin to begin with they may not hold up after that many turns...Who makes a 14.5mm shaft, in the first place? That's huge....
 
Yes it can be turned down. You should have no problem getting someone to cut it down. 14.5 is very thick for a shaft.
 
StraitishShoote said:
My first post here so I'm not sure if this is the right part of the forum. I have a shaft that my dad purchased for me that's 14.5mm in diameter and 1.5 longer than the standard shaft that's with my cue. I've tried to get used to the thicker shaft but really don't like it.

I would like to get it reduced to 12.5mm. Someone told me that getting a shaft taken down that much isn't possible/good for the shaft. Is this true? Or would it be easier/cheaper for me to give up the extra length of the longer shaft and have the shorter shaft reduced to 12.5mm?

I'm also thinking about trying out some LD shafts to see if I like their feel, but even if I do it'll be a while before I buy one.

Thanks.
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12.5 will be no problem. However referring to your question about is this good for a shaft IMO it will be fine if it is done with some time. If you want the best results let the person doing the work take their time so stresses are not built up. Also if you cut it down there is always the possibility that you will release stored stresses and it will move and it probably won't be salvageable. If the shaft is older and hasn't moved then it surely will be fine.

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Thanks for all the quick replies. I'll try to find someone in ther area since I'm new here(Rocehster, MN). The shaft is a Jacoby. My dad knows Dave well since they've shot a lot of pool together. I grew up only about 45 minutes or so from their shop/store. He had Dave make it to those specifications. My dad has the same size shaft on an old McDermott that he uses.
 
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