Pins in the shaft

[ratcues]

Antique cues had the pin in the shaft. Who was the first to install the pin the the butt of the cue? What is the reasoning?

I just had someone ask me and I could think of a few reasons why you'd want the pin in the butt, but I want to know if there was some theory behind it.

 

[JoeyInCali]

It'd be easier to replace the shaft?

 

[Varney Cues]

Ask Fred. Where is he when you need him?

 

[ratcues]

It'd be easier to replace the shaft?

That's what I thought.

 

[Cornerman]

Ask Fred. Where is he when you need him?

LOL!!! I'd be the guy wondering also.


I think Joey must be right.

Joinery-wise, it shouldn't matter which end the pin is in. I think structurally, there'd be an advantage if the pin was in the shaft since the pin could act like a strengthening core for the shaft. That was what Burton Spain was thinking when he dabbled in putting the pin in the shaft.

Fred

 

[curlyscues]

Antique cues had the pin in the shaft. Who was the first to install the pin the the butt of the cue? What is the reasoning?

I just had someone ask me and I could think of a few reasons why you'd want the pin in the butt, but I want to know if there was some theory behind it.

when using a 5/16 pin it means a smaller hole in the shaft wood which = stronger wood. i have done this off and on for about 15yrs. adds a slightly different feel to the stick too.
M.C.