Question about a dufferin cue

jokrswylde

jokrswylde

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Hey folks, looking for some advice on the cue I learned to play with. It is a red leaf dufferin circa 1992. This is a cue my old man (RIP Pop) got me in high school when we got our first pool table. I played with this cue throughout high school and college, before moving on to other cues.

Now it is in pretty rough shape. Need new tip an ferrule, the shaft ring is cracked, needs refinishing on the butt, etc. My question is, Through searching I have been unable to find a dufferin website, let alone a place to send for repairs. Am I just missing it? Should I look for a maker to bring it back to life? Suggestions?


I get that it may not be worth it from a value stand point. But the memories of me and my dad make this cue invaluable to me. Thanks for any advice...
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⬆️ what he said ⬆️

Since the cue has sentimental value, go for it. It will probably cost around $250 to refinish/repair it. Sure it will cost more than what the cue is worth. But the point is that it was essentially your first cue.
 
i took and old dufferin and just used the butt. had it wrapped with irish linen and had a 5/16 14 brass joint put on it and used a new shaft. hits great and is good as any higher end stick. and i have many of them.
thats the way to go if you are wanting to save it and want a fine cue when done.
 
SBC said:
Completely agree with this recommendation
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X3 on those guys...you will be both surprised and happy on the rebirth of your cue. I'd want it exactly as I got it new - that's the whole sentimetal value part.
 
For work on this cue - you may want to consider Muellers or Proficient Billiards- they both have web sites. I think $200 to $250 from those guys for this work may be a good estimate, since you want it refinished + mail cost both ways.
 
Can it still play?
Will it move the cue ball for you as well as when you first learned to play?
I wouldn't do one damn thing other than cherish every scar and blemish it has acquired.

Of course, YMMV.
 
jokrswylde, Howdy;

A few years ago I was looking to replace a shaft on an older Dufferin. I asked in the Cuemaker's section and
got a reply from Roy Mason up in Canada. I'll post some contact info below. He was very helpful and was
kind enough to sell me a few "ends" that would enable me to have some a shaft made and a spare or 2.

Get in touch with him and see what his thoughts might be. Here's the links;
masonr@golden.net
or
www.roymason.ca

hank
 
leave it as is except for minor repairs if its just a sentimental cue. if you want it as a playing cue you really need to bring it up to a higher standard.

or get another playing cue
 
I have a similar Dufferin with butterfly veneers in the butt and pin in the shaft. I paid $10 for it at a pawn shop and after the tip on my phenolic break cue got messed up I pulled out the Dufferin and have been using it for a few months. Still rolls straight and breaks as good or better than the break cue.

They were built to last.
 
I believe this is a Dufferin "Banner" cue. They come up regularly on Ebay and are not particularly expensive.
Maybe purchasing one and getting the cue tuned up would be a option. Keeping the Heirloom original but having another to play with. There is one listed now but the asking price is 3 times more that the average price that most these cues go for.

The last one I remember went for under $30.
 
Roy is a good guy. He will help you out. When dufferin closed up he bought up a lot of the inventory. I got a nice ebony maple blank off him a few years back. Had it finished with a pred shaft for the wife. A great sleeper cue.

I know the feeling of wanting to renew you first cue. Get the refinish, it is worth it if love to play with it. Proficient billiards is a good choice. Reliable and professional.
 
This is a $35 1 piece red leaf from 1998 converted by Proficient Billiards. I put a lot of money into it. Worth it? I think so. To answer the question. It’s worth it if you like it.
 

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I agree. Go for it!

I have a 1980 McDermot C-3 that was the first cue I ever bought. I plan to get it refinished one day, just for nostalgic reasons. Still arrow straight too. Also would likely cost more than cue is worth, but will be a happy event.
 
Thanks for all the advice! It really is not playable as is, the cracked ferrule and the cracked shaft collar give it a lot of rattles and vibrations when you hit ...

There is one on the bay for a lot more than I originally paid for it, but may be much cheaper than a refurbish...thoughts?


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Vintage DUFFERIN INLAID Canada Made Pool Cue Alum Joint Model Billiards Mint | eBay

CANADA MADE Inlaid Cue out of my own. This Cue is becoming very hard to find. New 13mm Tip. MINT, MINT CONDITION. MINT condition. All Products are sold on Final Sale basis. especially in this condition.
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