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pool1027

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I have a cue that the weight bolt rattles. How do I prevent it from rattling. Do I glue it in or put some pipe tape around it what can I do to solve this problem
 
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If it is relatively small, I would suggest removing it altogether. This will accomplish two things. First, no more rattling, and second, being lighter you will be able to move the cue faster for breaking. Remember momentum is proportional to mass and velocity. Gluing it in, while an option, may not be reversible in the future. It will also make the cue heavier, but you may want that. If it is a long bolt that you have to retain and you decide to glue it make sure to coat the complete length of the bolt with glue as well as the inside of it's threaded hole. Otherwise it may buzz when shooting.

It's your call from here.
Tom Gedris, Triple Cross Cues
 
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thanks for the reply. The bolt is not very long but if I take it out it would make the cue forward balance the cue and I don't like that because the cue feels light in my grip hand. I like a 19-19.5 cue and it would not feel right in my hand. So what would you suggest the cue has a stainless steel joint.
 
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I am now assuming the cue will be primarily your shooting cue from your response. Place a big drop or two in the bottom of the weight screw hole. Then screw it into the hole all the way to the bottom and tighten it well. Leave to harden overnight upside down (hole side up). This should keep it from moving and be removable later if necessary. Good luck.
Tom Gedris, Triple Cross Cues:cool:
 
I'm not a pro, so don't consider my opinion bible, but I'd try some silicone sealer first. If it's a headless bolt, like a Joss, put a small dollop of silicone on the base of a clean weight bolt. Wind it down snug, but not tight enough to squeeze all the silicone out. For a bolt with a larger OD head, smear some underneath the bolt where it locates on the buttcap flange. Unlike glue, you can always undo a siliconed joint. I'd silicone the threads only if the first method doesn't work. The car in my avatar has quite a bit of silicone sealer in various places. I've had situations where rivets pulled thru the aluminum on the big top wing after it got upside down, and the silicone kept the pieces from flying off. If it's good enough for 130 MPH on a rutty dirt track, it oughta be good enough for my wimpy break.
Hope this helps
Bill
 
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yes the cue is my playing cue and it is a Joss cue. I thought of usuing pipe tape around the threads and also thought of usuing the silicone. What do you guys think of the pipe tape method. Thanks for you replies guys
 
IMO, the teflon pipe tape shoudn't be necessary if you put a bit of silicone on the forward end of the bolt. I can't see where it would hurt anything, though. It's probably a better idea than any kind of adhesive glop on the bolt threads when you're working with a wood thread.
Disclosure: All my opinions are those of an amateur. LOL:D

Bill
 
pool1027 said:
yes the cue is my playing cue and it is a Joss cue. I thought of usuing pipe tape around the threads and also thought of usuing the silicone. What do you guys think of the pipe tape method. Thanks for you replies guys
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I'd put silicone on it. It works! And you can still get it out.
 
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