Radial Pin Joint

Perfect ? What's that ? I strive for as good as it gets. Even if the customer doesn't see "something" I do, always will. That's why I tell people I'm still learning and making improvements, that always gets a few stares. Building 11 years and repairs for ?? .
 
A new 'consider-this'

Here's why perfectly straight don't matter.
Imagine yourself down on the table addressing your shot.
Where are your hands?
One is within 6-10" of the ferrule and the other is about at the butt-end of the cue.
That unsupported length of cue in the middle is curved downward under it's own weight.
Let's add a 2oz stainless joint collar and insert system for good measure right in the middle.
As you start your stroke, several things happen.
The length btwn your hands is now varying, and so is the arch of the cue.
As a result, the tip is going up and down. This is assuming you're a robot and have a perfect stroke.
These two things are gospel in pool; no one builds a perfect cue and no one has a perfect stroke.
So does a credit card worth of shaft wobble while rolling on the table really matter?
What it comes down to is how well you can work with what you've got.
The cue should be the least of your worries unless there's truly something wrong with it.
If you keep looking for things to find fault with, you're going to find them.
Don't do that to your head and certainly not to your game. It's just one more easy excuse for losing.

Is there a fault with the cue? Yes, it's not perfect but then what is? I've never seen a perfect cue.
Let me give you a little psychological insight into a builder; we strive for perfection.
Even though knowing that we can never attain it. By definition, it's a form of insanity.
I'll venture to guess that your builder put his heart & soul into your build.
You made your decision when you selected him and I'm sure you made a good thoughtful choice.
Now's not really a good time to be questioning his craftsmanship, not in public anyway.
If my diagnosis is correct, you have a facing off by 1/2 thou. (.0005") or less.
It's an easy thing to adjust and just as easy to ignore. You wouldn't believe how common it is.
Trust me, it's not going to affect your game. If it's going to play on you that much, have it fixed.

HTHs, KJ
 
Lots of great advice from cuemakers in this thread. If people would spend time seeing and making cues, they would understand a little shaft or butt role is the result of being out of dead perfect by less than the thickness of a human hair. It really has zero affect on you making balls. It's all about the feel and hit that gives you confidence.
 
Thanks to everyone here for your knowledge and helpful advise.

I didn't realise that the "just the right size tap " issue would not effect how the cue plays. Like I stated earlier I only have 3 other cues to use for comparison. So the brand new custom with the (much) higher price tag had some lofty expectations. I'll be talking to the builder again in a couple of hours and we'll try and see what can be done without damaging the cue, and make this OP happy. I still believe " tight is right" , but at least now I have a better understanding of the situation.

I wouldn't want to be him either!

I will try not to be too hard on him.

Thanks Again
 
coochieman57 said:
Thanks to everyone here for your knowledge and helpful advise.

I didn't realise that the "just the right size tap " issue would not effect how the cue plays. Like I stated earlier I only have 3 other cues to use for comparison. So the brand new custom with the (much) higher price tag had some lofty expectations. I'll be talking to the builder again in a couple of hours and we'll try and see what can be done without damaging the cue, and make this OP happy. I still believe " tight is right" , but at least now I have a better understanding of the situation.

I wouldn't want to be him either!

I will try not to be too hard on him.

Thanks Again
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Don't feel bad. It's your first custom cue and they aren't cheap. It's a learning experience for sure. Assuming your builder knows it's your first custom, he will be extra patient. He understands. Next time you know to do your homework and ask questions about things that are important to you. Just don't let this experience deter you from cues. Every cue and every cue maker offer something completely different.
 
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