Loose ferrule

saint1

saint1

saint1
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I have friend with a loose ferrule on a newer McDermott stick. You can move it slightly back and forth in a twisting manner. Is this ferrule just clued on with no threading? Can I pull off and reglue? If so do I have to worry about what type of epoxy or AC to use in fear of expansion and cracking ferrule? I know it is probably covered on warrenty and can be sent in but would it be worth the shipping and wait.

Thank Mark
 
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The ferrule needs to be reglued or replaced. The ferrule installation would depend on the age of the cue and the ferrule type. Either way, I'd replace it. Ferrules are considered perishable so I'm not sure if the warranty applies.
 
Mcdermott has a warranty, but you have to pay something like $28, for that warranty. You also have to be the original owner & still have the original bill of sale. I know I am a Mcdermott dealer & have been for over 2o yrs. As far as the ferrule goes, it is threaded on & glued. I have never seen one of their ferrules come loose, but if it is, you should take it to a repair man or cuemaker & have him do the work. The ferrule should be taken all of the way off. Then the threads should be cleaned up & reglued. If he continues to play with it as is, he risks doing damage to the shaft itself. GOOD LUCK...JER
 
The older B and C series McDermotts had fibre ferrules so they were not threaded. They changed methods once they change materials to Ivorine 3. Those are the ones that I have seen come loose. The fibre has a tendency to swell due to moisture.
 
Anyhow this is a new cue, the white one with the rose on it. Used by a gal. So I know she doesn't even break hard. I have a cue companion and do tip and shaft work. I was asked to fix. Gal stats that she can sometimes twist ferrule back and forth and will sometimes click when she hits a ball. I planned on doing just what you said but wanted to make sure that I don't use the wrong adhesive. I have heard that there could be explansion resulting in a cracked ferrule. I also did not know if it was simply pressed on or threaded. I suppose I could just remove, clean, and reclue with thick AC (gel type).

Thanks Mark
 
I'm not a huge fan of Cyano for structural repairs...

I suggest using a good quality epoxy after the ferrule and shaft are both cleaned up well. Wash down with Acetone (or at least alcohol- with synthetic ferrules they may melt with Acetone too) and glue it up (I suggest West System) and let it sit overnight at least.

Better yet; get a new (oversize) ferrule and turn the open end face square, and then the OD and face it after instalation for the cleanest, best repair possible. That's what I would do anyway...:)
 
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