Very tight fitting joint protector help

[KCJeffff]

Hello I have a very tight fitting butt end only 3/8 x 10 joint protector I have had for awhile the shaft protector is fine but the other protector is so tight I have not used it. Is there anything that will loosen it up ? I tried using WD 40 with no help, I'm sure there is a product that will help, any ideas?

 

[scdiveteam]

Take your JP and put it in a vise with rubber on each side.

Get a drill and a 5/16" drill bit and work the hole very slowly opening the dia. a little.

That may help you.

 

[Mase]

A little bit of wax on the threads usually helps.

 

[MVPCues]

There is a good chance Rick's suggestion will work. If that doesn't resolve it, the threads were not cut deep enough. If you take it to a local cuesmith he should be able to run a tap in it.

If there isn't someone local, put it in a padded envelope and mail it to me and I will do it and mail it back, no charge. My address is on my web page.

 

[pooln8r]

There is a good chance Rick's suggestion will work. If that doesn't resolve it, the threads were not cut deep enough. If you take it to a local cuesmith he should be able to run a tap in it.

If there isn't someone local, put it in a padded envelope and mail it to me and I will do it and mail it back, no charge. My address is on my web page.

Nice offer MVP Cues! That's why I love AZB! I had a few sets made for me and one plastic set that were way too tight. I got a great offer like this from a cue maker I was working with who told me to send them to him. He ran a tap through them and then slightly bored them out. Turns out the 3/8-10 JP's I had were tapped for the standard pin not the one that locates on the minor diameter of the thread. It was a quick fix and now they protect well and spin on with almost no effort. Good luck!

If you're reading this Mr. Leon Sly!, thanks again for a great cue and your help on those JP's!

Good shooting to you!

Kevin

 

[KCJeffff]

Hello, thank you all for the tips and the offer! The drill bit tip worked great.

 

[JoeyInCali]

Why do people make joint protectors that are too tight ?
You don't even need full threads .
Allow for wood expansion.
Joint protectors aren't meant to be played with like shafts.

 

[rhncue]

Why do people make joint protectors that are too tight ?
You don't even need full threads .
Allow for wood expansion.
Joint protectors aren't meant to be played with like shafts.

I've thought the same thing for years!

Dick

 

[scdiveteam]

Why do people make joint protectors that are too tight ?
You don't even need full threads .
Allow for wood expansion.
Joint protectors aren't meant to be played with like shafts.

I use a 317.5 chucking reamer on my female JPs and it works very smooth on and off!

 

[galipeau]

I would never use WD-40 on wood. Only bad things will happen...

That stuff is so full of chemicals, it might ruin the wood. Stick with a light wood oil.