Loose Collar on Joss Cue ???

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JAMSGOLF

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Not long ago, I had a couple local players have their "slip on" collars come loose (they were cheap production cues). Also, a couple of cues have come into my place with loose ferrules.

I recently purchased a slightly used Joss from a member here on AZ which looked to be in immaculate condition. However, the first time I went to shoot with it, I noticed the hit wasn't as solid as my other Joss cues...Hhmmmm," I said to myself. I went to unscrew the shaft and the collar unscrewed as well.

"Hmmmmm," I said to myself again...along with a few other choice words. (I already PM'd the seller informing him about the problem and that I wasn't blaming him...I really don't think he knew there was a problem).

Anyway, my question is; what type of epoxy or glue is used to secure the collar and is it the same type that is used to secure ferrules as well? Is it something I can pick up at Ace Hardware or something I have to special order.

I know some of you guys are going to think this is common knowledge type stuff, but I'm not common...and very short on knowledge...of any kind...Any advice from the experts on here would be greatly appreciated!

Jason
 
Some use Lock Tite for securing tips & other things on cue sticks - just heard some say this & have no experience with it - might be a possibility to check out
 
JAMSGOLF said:
Not long ago, I had a couple local players have their "slip on" collars come loose (they were cheap production cues). Also, a couple of cues have come into my place with loose ferrules.

I recently purchased a slightly used Joss from a member here on AZ which looked to be in immaculate condition. However, the first time I went to shoot with it, I noticed the hit wasn't as solid as my other Joss cues...Hhmmmm," I said to myself. I went to unscrew the shaft and the collar unscrewed as well.

"Hmmmmm," I said to myself again...along with a few other choice words. (I already PM'd the seller informing him about the problem and that I wasn't blaming him...I really don't think he knew there was a problem).

Anyway, my question is; what type of epoxy or glue is used to secure the collar and is it the same type that is used to secure ferrules as well? Is it something I can pick up at Ace Hardware or something I have to special order.

I know some of you guys are going to think this is common knowledge type stuff, but I'm not common...and very short on knowledge...of any kind...Any advice from the experts on here would be greatly appreciated!

Jason
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send it to me ill fix it for free!! im in a good mood today.

you pay for the shipping.:thumbup:

im just in ohio not to far, if you want it done just shoot me a PM and ill give you my address.

have a good one
 
JAMSGOLF said:
Not long ago, I had a couple local players have their "slip on" collars come loose (they were cheap production cues). Also, a couple of cues have come into my place with loose ferrules.

I recently purchased a slightly used Joss from a member here on AZ which looked to be in immaculate condition. However, the first time I went to shoot with it, I noticed the hit wasn't as solid as my other Joss cues...Hhmmmm," I said to myself. I went to unscrew the shaft and the collar unscrewed as well.

"Hmmmmm," I said to myself again...along with a few other choice words. (I already PM'd the seller informing him about the problem and that I wasn't blaming him...I really don't think he knew there was a problem).

Anyway, my question is; what type of epoxy or glue is used to secure the collar and is it the same type that is used to secure ferrules as well? Is it something I can pick up at Ace Hardware or something I have to special order.

I know some of you guys are going to think this is common knowledge type stuff, but I'm not common...and very short on knowledge...of any kind...Any advice from the experts on here would be greatly appreciated!

Jason
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Jason, if you are going to fix this yourself keep these things in mind.

1) If the collar is not not in the correct position ( The position before it became loose ). I recommend that before gluing the collar back on you screw it on without any adhesive and find the right position so that the joint facing doesn't change and cause the cue to have a wobble. Once you find the correct position put a piece of masking tape on the joint and another on the shaft collar and put marks that can be lined up when you apply adhesive.

2) Clean all the old adhesive you can off the threads and on the inside of the collar, and clean up the edges of the shaft collar and its wood mating surface.

3) Last apply new adhesive 12 to 24 hour epoxy and screw the collar back on and make sure you line up the marks on the tape you put on above in 1). Wipe off all excess adhesive before applying pressure to let it dry.

Now my recommendation would be to take it or send it to some one who has the equipment to do it correctly, but if you decide to do it yourself I hope what I have added above helps.

Hope this helps
 
Contact Dan Janes

He has always been willing to make his cues right.

Jim Eales
 
eales said:
He has always been willing to make his cues right.

Jim Eales
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I'll second that suggestion. I sent an email to Joss with some questions on a Joss I own and got a response from Dan in less than a day. They are very customer oriented.
 
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