rattle in cue

Lexicologist71 said:
Schulers don't utilize a weight bolt. They have a weight system that uses washers and O-rings under the bumper. The O-rings are compressed by the screw that holds the bumper in place.
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Paul,

Do they use a pin in the A-Joint?

If so, I have seen a possible remedy suggested here in the past, a tiny hole drilled into the side of the cue at the spot of the rattle down to the pin, and then injected with epoxy via a syringe - I have never done this, so let the buyer beware!!

My 2 cents,

Gary
 
Rays a joint was made using the Schuler joint system with the piloted interference fit.

The weight bolt system has washers and o ring on a bolt using mutipjl parts. I would not trust the fact that the bolt seems tight. Remove everything from the bolt hole and the buzz may disappear.

Rick
 
Great advice, take anything out that can be part of the problem. I don't tell people to make sure the weight bolt is tight to diagnose the problem, I tell them to take it out! Then see if the rattle is still there. If the rattle is still there with the bolt out ... guess what > it aint't the bolt.

Just like trying to diagnose a rattle problem with the shaft connected. First thing, take the shaft off, determine if it is a facing/joint problem or a butt problem right away.

Obviously, if the shaft is off and the weight bolt is out and you whack the butt and it still rattles, it ain't the face or weight bolt. Either it is A joint, loose pin, or a horrible glue job of rings/butt sleeve.

Also, this is advice from a guy just learning about all this stuff, so take it with that background. I could be completely wrong and am happy to admit that.
 
Thanks for all the suggestions/advice. Yes the weights are very tight, believe me, I was hoping that was the problem. And no floating points, just 4 standard points. it does however have 2 small inlays between a couple of the points. I checked it very close, it all appears very tight with no visible cracks or signs of damage.
 
duplicate post, sorry, the last 3 posts didnt show till I reposted last msg. Took out the weight bolt assembly, still rattles... I'll try to give Schuler a call tomorrow, see what they have to say.
 
scdiveteam said:
Rays a joint was made using the Schuler joint system with the piloted interference fit.

The weight bolt system has washers and o ring on a bolt using mutipjl parts. I would not trust the fact that the bolt seems tight. Remove everything from the bolt hole and the buzz may disappear.

Rick
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Originally, Ray's cues used NO metal, only wood, at the A joint. It was one of his bragging points. I have one of his 4 point cues purchased new in Sep '91. I've X-rayed the cue and it does NOT have any metal at the A joint. When I visited him around '98 he told me he started using his compression joint at the A joint. I have two cues from that era as well.
 
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Lexicologist71 said:
Originally, Ray's cues used NO wood at the A joint. It was one of his bragging points. I have one of his 4 point cues purchased new in Sep '91. I've X-rayed the cue and it does NOT have any metal at the A joint. When I visited him around '98 he told me he started using his compression joint at the A joint. I have two cues from that era as well.
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No wood or no metal ?
 
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