pins?

[0ne9marine]

could someone give me a lesson on the pins used. how you determine what size it is? why you use the one you use? anything to help us rookies understand. thanks,

 

[Eric Wynne]

Pins come in an assortmant of sizes ... the outside diameter determines the size and threads per inch ... Most common are 5/16x18 , 5/16x14 , 3/8x10 , 3/8x11 , 3/8x14, and the radial pins...Some cue makers have a slightly different thread they either make or have made... The larger pins with a flat face wood to wood joint in my opinion is the strongest and has the best feel ... I have used all the above and my favorite are the 3/8x10 or 11 and the radial ... stainless , brass, aluminum or G-10 are the different materials the pins are made of, and which you use, usually is determined by how you want the cue balanced , forward or butt heavy or somewhere in between...Go to Atlas Billiard Supply and scope their selection of pins and note the weights of each ... not cheap either ... Cue building is expensive but fun ...Hope this helps some ...

 

[Mase]

could someone give me a lesson on the pins used. how you determine what size it is? why you use the one you use? anything to help us rookies understand. thanks,

The first number is the diameter of the pin. 3/8 means the pin has that diameter. The second number is the number of threads per inch. I don't know if I am getting too basic but just in case you needed more info.

 

[0ne9marine]

thanks,i think, guess what pin is used is cuemakers choice. just personal preference.