Pin Size?

[jgpool]

I have tried to search for a thread about measuring the pin size with no luck. I'm sure it is out there. I have tried diff searches to no avail. If someone can explain how to do this properly or at least point me to an informative thread, I would greatly appreciate it. How do you measure this thing.

 

[DawgAndy]

measure the diameter of the pin on the threads (major) then count how many threads are in an inch. example: 3/8ths diameter and 10 threads per inch is a 3/8ths x 10 like on a McDermott

andy

 

[Jack Flanagan]

carry your cue butt to Autozone or some other parts house,,,they should have the items needed to measure the pin size and number of threads,,,

cheap and simple (unless your local auto parts store has dumba@@es working there)

 

[jgpool]

Thanks

measure the diameter of the pin on the threads (major) then count how many threads are in an inch. example: 3/8ths diameter and 10 threads per inch is a 3/8ths x 10 like on a McDermott

andy

Thank you. Rep for you! I am assuming that I can use calipers for measuring the thread diameter.

 

[shanesinnott]

I have tried to search for a thread about measuring the pin size with no luck. I'm sure it is out there. I have tried diff searches to no avail. If someone can explain how to do this properly or at least point me to an informative thread, I would greatly appreciate it. How do you measure this thing.

The pin in the picture looks like a 5/16x14 piloted joint. As already mentioned, the diameter of the pin is the first measurement, in your case it looks like 5/16. The number of threads per inch is the second measurement, in your case it looks like 14 (14 threads per inch)

Sometimes the pin may not be one inch long, in this case you would count how many threads per half inch and then multiply your answer by 2. So if you count 7 threads per half inch, you have a 14 thread per inch joint.

Make sure your start your count on a thread and then go up a half inch and finish your count on a thread.

The most common joints are:
5/16x14
5/16x18
UniLoc Quick Release
3/8x10

Other notables are:
Radial
3/8x11
and Cuetec/Scorpion joints which I believe are 3/8x13?

You can also see a list of some of the most common cues and their respective joints here:
http://www.predatorcues.com/images/joint_selector.pdf

Feel free to email me or call me if you need any other help with this.

 

[jgpool]

You got it

The pin in the picture looks like a 5/16x14 piloted joint. As already mentioned, the diameter of the pin is the first measurement, in your case it looks like 5/16. The number of threads per inch is the second measurement, in your case it looks like 14 (14 threads per inch)

Sometimes the pin may not be one inch long, in this case you would count how many threads per half inch and then multiply your answer by 2. So if you count 7 threads per half inch, you have a 14 thread per inch joint.

Make sure your start your count on a thread and then go up a half inch and finish your count on a thread.

The most common joints are:
5/16x14
5/16x18
UniLoc Quick Release
3/8x10

Other notables are:
Radial
3/8x11
and Cuetec/Scorpion joints which I believe are 3/8x13?

You can also see a list of some of the most common cues and their respective joints here:
http://www.predatorcues.com/images/joint_selector.pdf

Feel free to email me or call me if you need any other help with this.

It was 5/16x14. What does the piloted mean? I think I understand flat faced, I hear that a lot when mentioning pins. The length has no bearing when you describe the pin? Thanks much for your expertise. Rep for you!

 

[shanesinnott]

It was 5/16x14. What does the piloted mean? I think I understand flat faced, I hear that a lot when mentioning pins. The length has no bearing when you describe the pin? Thanks much for your expertise. Rep for you!

Piloted refers to the metal piece protruding from the bottom of the shaft (can be wood protruding also but usually metal, brass is most common)

As an example, Meucci Cues are all 5/16 x 18, flat face (the shaft is flat on the bottom) and Schon Cues are all 5/16x14 piloted (brass piece protruding out from the bottom of the shaft)

Piloted shafts are built in such a way as to hopefully provide for a 'better' hit and fit. But many people may also say that they prefer flat face. The choice and determination as to which is 'better' is entirely subjective.

Hope this helps.