OB Classic+ question

[garczar]

I'd like a little smaller diameter. Can i take it down safely? If so, can i use 400-600-800-1000 wet/dry sandpapers to do it? I'm just wanting to take it down where transition from 12.75 happens. Thanks for any answers.

 

[Sheldon]

I would recommend having OB Cues, or an OB trusted cuemaker do the work for you. You may void the warranty if you turn it down yourself, and using sandpaper might generate more heat than the glue in the shaft will tolerate safely.

Some info can be found here: http://www.obcues.com/pages/OB-Shaft-Ferrule-Replacement.html

 

[RBC]

Yes, you can safely take our shafts down some.

Our rule is no more than .5mm from original at any given location. So, you can extend the taper some, just don't go too far back.


As for Sheldon's mention of heat, it's a valid consideration, just not for our cue shafts. Of course, you don't want to heat any shaft up too much, but you don't have to worry about the glue letting go from heat. Our adhesives have a much higher break down temperature than most standard wood glues.


Royce

 

[cuewould]

Take your time

I will say I just turned an OB original shaft down a full millimeter.....I took my time and the shaft came out fine . It was dead straight going on the lathe and dead straight coming off.......Very nice product to work with .......Very well made..........Ray Weeks

 

[cuesblues]

What about just buying an OB Pro+ 11.75 mm, and leaving the Classic alone.
Both plastic ferrules, I know the Pro is considered "ultra-low" deflection, but you may like it.

 

[cueman]

I'd like a little smaller diameter. Can i take it down safely? If so, can i use 400-600-800-1000 wet/dry sandpapers to do it? I'm just wanting to take it down where transition from 12.75 happens. Thanks for any answers.

My simple answer to your question is no you cannot safely take that cue down starting with only 400 grit. You will need something like 220 or maybe 320 to start with, because you are getting into the polishing stages with 400 thru 1000. Trying to take some diameter off with 400 will just create a lot of unwanted heat and take forever to remove anything noticeable.

 

[Sheldon]

As for Sheldon's mention of heat, it's a valid consideration, just not for our cue shafts. Of course, you don't want to heat any shaft up too much, but you don't have to worry about the glue letting go from heat. Our adhesives have a much higher break down temperature than most standard wood glues.

Good to know! Thanks, Royce.