question on ivory joint

[BHQ]

is this the proper way to install flatfaced ivory joint? 3/8x10
after epoxying ivory onto butt, then drill and tap for joint pin?
or should there be a slightly larger hole drilled into ivory to clear threads of pin?
thanks in advance, brent

 

[Michael Webb]

I take it you are referring to a sold joint not cored, I go up one drill size for stress relief on the ivory only, Now I prefer to core the ivory but I have customers that prefer both methods.

 

[BHQ]

I take it you are referring to a sold joint not cored, I go up one drill size for stress relief on the ivory only, Now I prefer to core the ivory but I have customers that prefer both methods.

hi mr. webb, actually i was planning on drilling a 5/8" hole .500" deep

 

[Magik Wandzzzzz]

Dieckman Sayzzzz

The use of IVORY in cues should be avoided at all costs......
Besides being an inferior material, compared to modern plastics, it severally impinges on the longevity of ELEPHANTS. To see an example of how obscene this prictice is go to www.cumaker.com and then click on WHAT IZZ A POOL CUE, then click on CUSTOM CUES, then click on link in the text at that point.
cheers,
The Dieckmaniac, Builder Of Magik Wandzzzzz

 

[Michael Webb]

hi mr. webb, actually i was planning on drilling a 5/8" hole .500" deep

I understood that part, I only know of two people that ever did a straight up solid ivory joint and just threaded it onto the facing of the butt, and no, I won't say who they are, (sorry). I just automatically figured you were going to use a tenon. So my answer is still to drill the next drill size larger for stress relief. Ivory threads different than wood, especially with a 3/8X10 pin,

 

[Michael Webb]

The use of IVORY in cues should be avoided at all costs......
Besides being an inferior material, compared to modern plastics, it severally impinges on the longevity of ELEPHANTS. To see an example of how obscene this prictice is go to www.cumaker.com and then click on WHAT IZZ A POOL CUE, then click on CUSTOM CUES, then click on link in the text at that point.
cheers,
The Dieckmaniac, Builder Of Magik Wandzzzzz

Try this link, it works
http://www.cuemaker.com/
or this one for the exact page
http://www.cuemaker.com/whatizzpoolcustom.htm

Hi Mr. D, welcome to the soup.

 

[BHQ]

I understood that part, I only know of two people that ever did a straight up solid ivory joint and just threaded it onto the facing of the butt, and no, I won't say who they are, (sorry). I just automatically figured you were going to use a tenon. So my answer is still to drill the next drill size larger for stress relief. Ivory threads different than wood, especially with a 3/8X10 pin,

thanks michael
i figured that was the best route to go
just makes sense
any stress on the pin and the ivory is cracked, right.