Loose Pin in SP

Ron F

Ron F

Ron F
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I had Dick at RHN Cues make me a break cue last year that has a wood to wood radial pin joint - sneaky pete style. I rarely use the cue (although it does break like a cannon) because I've been primarily playing straight pool. But I have noticed that the butt has a rattle to it when tapped on the table when apart. Together there's no problem, but tapping the butt alone gives off a vibration sound as if the pin may be loose. Any thoughts or suggestions?

Thanks,
Ron F
 
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Send it back to Dick as it's an easy fix for him. No need to even discuss it...I see no reason it should of even been mentioned on a public forum.
 
a.) I tried to contact Dick twice and got no response. I don't think he's in the greatest of health and respect him and his situation if that is the case.
b.) If it only needs to be tightened can I do it without shipping it 500 miles and risking it being damaged/destroyed.

I come here for help; not criticism.

Varney Cues said:
Send it back to Dick as it's an easy fix for him. No need to even discuss it...I see no reason it should of even been mentioned on a public forum.
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Ron F said:
a.) I tried to contact Dick twice and got no response. I don't think he's in the greatest of health and respect him and his situation if that is the case.
b.) If it only needs to be tightened can I do it without shipping it 500 miles and risking it being damaged/destroyed.

I come here for help; not criticism.
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I'm sorry I didn't realize he was hard to contact. He was on this forum today. A loose pin isn't something that can be just tightened. I'm sure you've already checked the weight bolt?
 
Ron F said:
I had Dick at RHN Cues make me a break cue last year that has a wood to wood radial pin joint - sneaky pete style. I rarely use the cue (although it does break like a cannon) because I've been primarily playing straight pool. But I have noticed that the butt has a rattle to it when tapped on the table when apart. Together there's no problem, but tapping the butt alone gives off a vibration sound as if the pin may be loose. Any thoughts or suggestions?

Thanks,
Ron F
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Remove the bumper and check the weight bolt to make sure it is tight. If that doesn't work send the cue back to the builder Dick is a good guy who will take care of the problem.

If you are having a Hard time contacting Dick, contact cuesmith here on the forum, I am pretty sure that he is good friends with Dick, and I am also sure Sherm will help if he can.

Good Luck
 
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Thank You

Thank you Manwon for your advice. There is no weight bolt in the cue so I'll try to contact Dick again to get it back to him.

I meant no malice to Dick by posting. He's a super guy, a great cue builder, a dream to build a cue with and he's extremely knowledgeable on any cue-related subject. And he's a class act to boot.

Thanks again.
Ron F



manwon said:
Remove the bumper and check the weight bolt to make sure it is tight. If that doesn't work send the cue back to the builder Dick is a good guy who will take care of the problem.

If you are having a Hard time contacting Dick, contact cuesmith here on the forum, I am pretty sure that he is good friends with Dick, and I am also sure Sherm will help if he can.

Good Luck
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Ron F said:
Thank you Manwon for your advice. There is no weight bolt in the cue so I'll try to contact Dick again to get it back to him.

I meant no malice to Dick by posting. He's a super guy, a great cue builder, a dream to build a cue with and he's extremely knowledgeable on any cue-related subject. And he's a class act to boot.

Thanks again.
Ron F
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I have sent a message about the repair. No problem on that what-so-ever. I really don't understand why you couldn't get a hold of me however. I reply to all messages on my voice mail especially if it was concerning a problem with one of my cues or repairs and I have no record of an e-mail.

Dick
 
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