Lucasi butt broken
- Thread starter madfox
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Nice floor !
I beleive it would cost more to fix than it would to just replace it.
Elmers came out with a pretty good glue.
Just what exactly is it that you want to know?
I have a lot of good ideas though most don't apply to this cue.
I want to know how to repair this one. I know it will be too expensive to send it for repairs back in USA. I was thinking to repair it my self. This way I can practice more ...
If I glue it like this it would hold or do I have to take out the steel rod and put another one ? maybe a wood rod ?
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I will send you few pieces ...
If you don't take out the threaded rod, how are you going to join the two?
Drill a hole on that, reverse thread, take it out.
If you cant fully repair it, you can always convert it into a jump cue. or you could make it into like a jump break style, by removing the pin from both ends, install a pin onto the wrap end, and install insert into forearm end.
When you remove the pin, you'll probably have to put a plug and re-tap both for pin and insert.
You'll have to face off each end, to make sure they're flat, and maybe re-enforce the ends with phenolic, and make sure the wrap ends properly.
When you remove the pin, you'll probably have to put a plug and re-tap both for pin and insert.
You'll have to face off each end, to make sure they're flat, and maybe re-enforce the ends with phenolic, and make sure the wrap ends properly.
This cue can definitely be repaired.
At first I didn't see the 2 cracks on the face of the handle so yes, Ryan is correct, the handle will have to be replaced. I understand the tape now. If you're looking for a learning project, this is it. It's just about a total rebuild.
You're going to have to be very precise in your machining, otherwise you'll lose diameter in your finished cue, at the butt-end anyway.
Your 'A' jnt. will have to be exact also or the cue will wobble.
In all honesty, this cue is not worth it other than as a learning experience.
In which case, it's priceless.
PS. The screw in the 'A' jnt is aluminum. It will be easy to drill out.
If it were steel, it would have ripped the forearm open.
I suggest you go with a steel thread on the rebuild.
You might want to look closely at the points to see if any have separated.
It can still be fixed, you just have to know what you're doing.
You will by the time you're done.
Now that I think of it, you may not have to replace the handle but you'll definitely have to replace the wrap.
Depends on the cracks.