pin differance

[measureman]

I have a fairly new Chinese made butt with a 5/16 x18 pin.
I tried to put an early '90s Meucci shaft on it and the pin seemed larger then the Meucci insert and it would not fit.
I guess all 5/16x18 pins and threads are not exactly the same?

 

[whammo57]

are you sure that it is not a 3/8-14 ???

 

[measureman]

http://www.pooldawg.com/dawgfather-break-cue
this is what I have.
it says 5/16x18
I just wanted to get a cheap $30 play shaft and use it for bar league night.

 

[RBC]

http://www.pooldawg.com/dawgfather-break-cue
this is what I have.
it says 5/16x18
I just wanted to get a cheap $30 play shaft and use it for bar league night.

I've seen something very similar to what you're describing.

Quite often, it's very close to fitting, but it's just tight enough that it wants to bind up. I've seen it really start to squeak if you push it. Usually, a little lubricant or wax will fix it right up. I've often carried a Chapstick with me at shows for this very reason. Just rub a little on the pin, and put the shaft on and off a few times. Each time it will get a little easier. You may have to work it a little at a time, but if it's just close, then it should work.


Royce

 

[Brickcues]

Might also run a 5/16 x 18 tap back thru to clean out threads.

 

[Hodgeman]

Joint size

Hi , I have a Wayne Holmes cue and nd a shaft, does anyone know what type joint Wayne used on his awesome cues ?