Problem with uniloc joint

JMS

JMS

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Every so often my uniloc predator shaft gets loose. Does this happen to anybody else? What's the cause? I've owned many cues and the uniloc is the only one that will come loose during play. And it just so happens to me at the worst times. It's really frustrating.
 
JMS said:
Every so often my uniloc predator shaft gets loose. Does this happen to anybody else? What's the cause? I've owned many cues and the uniloc is the only one that will come loose during play. And it just so happens to me at the worst times. It's really frustrating.
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The butt and the shaft should be faced on the joint.
 
I suspect this is a known issue with the uniloc. I had a friend warn me about it when I purchased a Lucasi cue.

It has happened to me, so I've made a habit of making sure its tight when I put it together. Seems like the extra attention has resolved the issue for me.
 
pocket said:
I suspect this is a known issue with the uniloc. I had a friend warn me about it when I purchased a Lucasi cue.

It has happened to me, so I've made a habit of making sure its tight when I put it together. Seems like the extra attention has resolved the issue for me.
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yup same here.but now and then i just check it. no big deal.
 
pocket said:
Does it still have to be extra tight in Kansas? :eek: :)
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At lower elevations then a mile high here in Denver the metal acts differently
this should clear up for you

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Got it?.
 
Never had this issued with my Pechauer :D I have seen Mike Chaine constantly re-tighting his cue through a match though.
 
JMS said:
Why would it have to be faced? The shaft came with the cue (P3).
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I should have explained better. Sorry.
On uni loc's I install. When I face the joints, I give it a slight angle, creates a vacuum seal. Your issue is a minority not majority. It's a very good system.
 
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Uni Loc

In order to be cool like a real road player, just like in the movies every self respecting pool shark has to have a uni loc joint, so they can run out the back door in a hurry. :thumbup:
 
I had this problem with a SP4RJ and BK2. At some point, it became a routine when I get up to shoot to slightly tighten the joint. It was a bit more concerning with the BK2 when I would break and find that the joint felt loose after.
 
Draw shots can loosen a uni-lock.

When I tighten the joint, I then whack the shaft near the joint and while the cue is vibrating, I give it just a little extra turn towards tight.

That seems to keep it tight.

Jeff Livingston
 
Uni-Lok has so tight tolerances, use a small brush once in a while to clean the joint for metal debris and use a drop of dry teflon lube.
 
I don't know the cause, but I've noticed this with uni-loc as well. I think it was one reason why I didn't like using my Predator sneaky pete, as I would constantly check to see if it's tight.

Maybe some teflon tape?

JMS said:
Every so often my uniloc predator shaft gets loose. Does this happen to anybody else? What's the cause? I've owned many cues and the uniloc is the only one that will come loose during play. And it just so happens to me at the worst times. It's really frustrating.
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Uni-locs all come loose. Everyone I ever owned did this. I don't want any more of them. The center screw is too thick and the threads are too coarse. It doesn't have any stretch so it can't stay tight.
 
Kim Bye said:
Uni-Lok has so tight tolerances, use a small brush once in a while to clean the joint for metal debris and use a drop of dry teflon lube.
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No Sir.
Once is a while use alcohol on a q tip. Swirl it around in the brass insert. Then a dry q tip. Let it dry which is quick. This will help keep the butt and shaft from freezing together.
 
ChopStick said:
Uni-locs all come loose. Everyone I ever owned did this. I don't want any more of them. The center screw is too thick and the threads are too coarse. It doesn't have any stretch so it can't stay tight.
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All? That's a lot! Only one of mine has developed this problem - annoying, but nothing more.
 
Michael Webb said:
No Sir.
Once is a while use alcohol on a q tip. Swirl it around in the brass insert. Then a dry q tip. Let it dry which is quick. This will help keep the butt and shaft from freezing together.
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Yes.

And sometimes, I'll add just a touch of some very light oil, 3-in-one, for example, then wipe it off. A little lube does wonders...for many things.:cool:

Jeff Livingston
 
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