Please Help, Advice needed on broken cue

PURR1965

PURR1965

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Hi there,

Well was in a tournament and left my cue on the table next to the one I was playing on, walk over pick up my cue and don’t ask me how but it got entangled between my legs when I was walking to take a shot and snap there it broke in half ( see pics )
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Just walked a few meters and was not running.

Has this ever happened to anyone?

The question is is it repairable? Whois the best to do it? Thing is it also has a extension which locks into the butt.

I really would appreciate any advice as I am really a bit down, I really take care of my stuff but the way it happened was just such a shock.

Thanks
Din
 

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cue repair

Ouch! That's no fun.
Looks like a new tenon can be installed. I would ask in the Ask a cuemaker section. They may even be able to tell you if there is someone in your area. Not sure about overseas cuemakers.

But I would say yes, it can be repaired.
 
Sadly, I can not tell you who is the best to repair it (of course I can tell you a guy in Germany who can fix it ;-)). But (just to build you up a little) the good news for you are: For me it looks definitely repairable!

I friend of mine had his cue broken even badly (below the joint) and it was no problem at all. You can see it here http://www.hartmanncue.de/index.php?id=31.

Greetings
Stephan
 
I see no reason why it couldn't be repaired. The cue will probably need refinished after the repair so that's where most of the expense will be. Any competent cue builder should have no problem making it as good as new.

Dick
 
PURR1965 said:
Hi there,

Well was in a tournament and left my cue on the table next to the one I was playing on, walk over pick up my cue and don’t ask me how but it got entangled between my legs when I was walking to take a shot and snap there it broke in half ( see pics )
.
Just walked a few meters and was not running.

Has this ever happened to anyone?

The question is is it repairable? Whois the best to do it? Thing is it also has a extension which locks into the butt.

I really would appreciate any advice as I am really a bit down, I really take care of my stuff but the way it happened was just such a shock.

Thanks
Din
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Yes it can be fixed but it will not be cheap. Was there a screw where the cue broke, it appears that the area was threaded. Like other posters have said the major portion of the cost will certainly be the refinish.

Any compentent cue maker or repairman can do the work, you may what to contact Ryan who works for Muellers, his user name here is Ratcues!!
 
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Hey thanks for all the responses.
Guess its broken at the C-ring, well its an Uncle Larry, best would be to get him to do the repair but I understand its not easy to get a hold of him.

I really dont mind sending ti back to US.
Anyone got an idea of a rough cost estimate on the repair?

Thanks
Din
 
PURR1965 said:
Hey thanks for all the responses.
Guess its broken at the C-ring, well its an Uncle Larry, best would be to get him to do the repair but I understand its not easy to get a hold of him.

I really dont mind sending ti back to US.
Anyone got an idea of a rough cost estimate on the repair?

Thanks
Din
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Trust me on this repairs will vary from person to person and location to location. The gentleman I recommended in the post above does great work, and his prices are very fair, if I were I would contact him. Jer from Black Heart cues also posted to your thread, from what I know he would also be a good choice. I think the biggest problem you may be up against may be finding some one who has the time in their schedule.

Take Care and good luck.
 
Thanks for all the info.

Craig there was no screw where the cue broke but the area is threaded, I also found that strange.

Wellany more advice much appreciated.
Din
 
i've never even heard of something like this. most people i know don't straddle their cues though.

what kind of cue was that? are you going to have it repaired?
 
Not into straddling my cue ;)

Well its an Unlce Larry Mohr with an extension which I have since about 2 years or so and definitely want to get her fixed.
 
That cue iz easily fixed, it snapped clean where the handle N forearm join, most short splice cues have a dowel 2 join them. It's an easy fix. :grin::)

Brian
 
I think shipping would be crazy, but I would send it to Ryan Theewan at Mueller's. He does an awesome job.

Jim
 
almost anything can be fixed. its just a matter if its worth it or not.

can i ask what you paid for the cue?

i understand you like her but if you paid 300$ and its gonna cost you 250$ to repair then id just buy a new cue

you wont know for sure until the maker gets it in hand. but i would charge about 250$ with shipping.
 
PURR1965 said:
Thanks for all the info.

Craig there was no screw where the cue broke but the area is threaded, I also found that strange.

Wellany more advice much appreciated.
Din
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Din, I would contact the cue maker, because if there was no connection screw at that point is why the joint failed. Whenever deco rings are used the cue has been cut at that location in most cases. It is obvious by the design of your cue that the handle wood is different than the wood in front or behind it. When joining sections together a connection screw is used to reinforce the connection.

So in my opinion the reason you have the current problem that you have was nothing you did, and totally a design flaw on the part of the cue maker.

Take Care Din
 
manwon said:
Din, I would contact the cue maker, because if there was no connection screw at that point is why the joint failed. Whenever deco rings are used the cue has been cut at that location in most cases. It is obvious by the design of your cue that the handle wood is different than the wood in front or behind it. When joining sections together a connection screw is used to reinforce the connection.

So in my opinion the reason you have the current problem that you have was nothing you did, and totally a design flaw on the part of the cue maker.

Take Care Din
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The wood should be solid. A week point was created with the connecting screw hole was drilled too deep. The builder might work a deal.
 
Graciocues said:
The wood should be solid. A week point was created with the connecting screw hole was drilled too deep. The builder might work a deal.
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According to the person who owns the cue there was no Connection screw where the cue broke. I have no idea how anyone could over look that.

But, you are certainly right if the builder has any conscience at all he should either take care of the problem or replace the cue, in my opinion.
 
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Thanks a lot for the information, I thought that there should be a connecting screw.

Well the next thing is would that affect the balance of the cue as it had a natural forward balance and as it has an extension it has no weight bolt.

Anyone got a email address for Uncle Larry? Does he post on AZ?
Also the cue was not new when I bought it so would I stand a chance claiming anything for it?

Thanks again especially to Craig.
din
 
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