Replaceing a screw tip ferrule?

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Urthred

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As some of you know I picked up a Jump/Break cue from a pawn shop and while I like how it plays it has an annoying screw on tip. I was wondering how hard would it be to replace this myself, if that was wise to even attempt or should I hire someone to replace the ferrule and tip and if I were to hire someone how much this would cost me?



P.S. How's the typing this time guys I proof read this one? :D
 
Typing looks fine:thumbup: and unless you have a metal lathe, I'd hire someone. It's an easy deal with the right equipment and knowledge, but almost impossible without either. Depending where your located, shoot me a pm, I'll help. I'm in Mass.
Dave
 
your location would help.

you could scuff the tip of the screw on ferrule and just glue tip to it. i did 1 for a young boy at no charge and its still holding a year later.

carl
 
1)Slowly cut the cheap plastic ferrule with a box cutter lengthwise in a couple of spots. When you encounter the brass insert stop and saw off or pop the insert out if you can. Slowly work through the ferrule without cutting up the shaft wood.

2) The ferrule inside on these are smooth with no threads. When you get through to the wood grasp the plastic with two small pliers facing opposite directions and split the plastic away.

3) Try to remove any dry glue without taking away any of the wood.

4) Measure the diameter and length. Order a open top ferrule the right diameter (the length will probably be long). Carefully cut "most" of the excess ferrule length. Install dry and loose, and sand down till wood and ferrule are even and flat.

5) Remove and then re-install using wood glue. Wipe excess glue off with warm damp cloth. Let dry 24 to 48 hours.

6) Install a decent tip using some form of super glue. Shape and burnish the tip.:smile:
 
Thanks everyone thats a big help. Sadly I'm in Arkansas so a little far from things but I know a couple of places I can take it in if it proves to much for me.
 
If you are happy with the hit, then unscrew the tip and fill the hole up with five minute epoxy. Let that dry then sand it flat and glue a new tip on. I have filled the hole up with Super Glue Gel and glued a tip right on and it held up fine also. I know it probably took days or weeks for the internal glue to dry, but they help on. I did many like that at tournaments back in the late 80's.
 
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