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Saw this locking system for the first time yesterday, looks interesting, Pros, and Cons Please 
Uni-Lock Joint, Pros, and Cons Please
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Uni-lock joints serve the same purpose as any of the screw type joints as they just hold the shaft scurely to the butt. The main difference is that the uni-lock has the convenience of being quick release. If it's good enough for Joss West, that should give you an idea on the quality and practicallity of it's design.
azbicyclis85376 said:Saw this locking system for the first time yesterday, looks interesting, Pros, and Cons Please
The Uni-Loc pin is a very high quality made joint pin with very close tolerances. I have used the Uni-Loc pin as a main joint pin in several cues with no problems.
I like them for a Jump/Break joint but prefer the more robust Radial pin (also made by Uni-Loc) for the main joint.
The biggest Con I have with the quick-release UniLoc is they can lock on you. A small speck of chalk dust or the a really small chip from the insert can cause it to lock up.
I've seen it where a chip from the brass insert made the cue lock up. We had to chuck the cue up really carefully and un-join the cue. We could not, so some oil had to be dropped in the insert overnight.
I've seen it where a chip from the brass insert made the cue lock up. We had to chuck the cue up really carefully and un-join the cue. We could not, so some oil had to be dropped in the insert overnight.
You will continue to get mixed opinions on this one. I don't mind the pin but I don't like the insert for the shaft. Not enough threads and I would prefer if it were a 7/16 X 14 versus a 7/16 X 20. As far as them locking together at least once a month I reccomend using a Q tip with some alcohol on it to clean out the insert. Nothing major just a couple of turns will take out the dirt. Joint protectors should definately be used for this joint.
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