warped butt

asn130

asn130

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i just purchased a used cue that has a warped butt...( the joint of the cue lifts off the table about 4mm when rolled)

this cue is a full splice cue.

is there anything that can be done to correct this? Or is this cue destined to be warped forever.

I was really excited to get the cue & now i'm bummed.

any wisdom is appreciated.
 
asn130 said:
i just purchased a used cue that has a warped butt...( the joint of the cue lifts off the table about 4mm when rolled)

this cue is a full splice cue.

is there anything that can be done to correct this? Or is this cue destined to be warped forever.

I was really excited to get the cue & now i'm bummed.

any wisdom is appreciated.
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It's common in older full splice cues such as Adam and Titlists when they are kept in a garage or car trunk for extended periods. Sorry, it can't be fixed without major surgery and losing your full splice. Any attempt to try to bend it under pressure/heat/time will result in just another bend.

If it makes any difference, I've found that a warped handle doesn't really affect the play of the cue. I had an Adam with a pretty bad warp in the handle and I played with it for years that way with no problems.

Chris
 
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asn130 said:
i just purchased a used cue that has a warped butt...( the joint of the cue lifts off the table about 4mm when rolled)

this cue is a full splice cue.

is there anything that can be done to correct this? Or is this cue destined to be warped forever.

I was really excited to get the cue & now i'm bummed.

any wisdom is appreciated.
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Yes, the cue will be warped but it is not going to affect the playability. As long as your shaft is straight, you'll be fine.
 
Oh, getting rid of warp is easy. First, soak the cue completely in some accelerant. Gasoline is great but lighter fluid works fine, too. Make sure the cue is completely submerged in the accelerant for at least 20 minutes. If you didn't start outside, you might want to consider leaving your livingroom at this point. Bring the soaked cue to your barbeque grill and make sure you have a good flame going. Just take a few steps back and toss the cue right on the grill. Assuming it's birds-eye maple, getting the warp out might take a while but it should be completely gone by the end of the day.

Let me know if you need anything else.
 
Good to know. No discussion can have too much well intentioned humor. It keeps things in perspective.
 
4mm is alot for me, the BBQ idea isnt bad, or knocking the guy overthe head who sold it to you, or knocking your self over the head for not checking it beforel you paid for it ;)

seriously its a major sugery to stratightn it out as TATE said.

i have played with a cue that warped an old adams and it irratated me so bad i couldnt play with it-but thats me TATE is a strong player than me so it provess that it wont really affect how well you play, i just dont like it,
 
Fatboy said:
4mm is alot for me, the BBQ idea isnt bad, or knocking the guy overthe head who sold it to you, or knocking your self over the head for not checking it beforel you paid for it ;)

seriously its a major sugery to stratightn it out as TATE said.

i have played with a cue that warped an old adams and it irratated me so bad i couldnt play with it-but thats me TATE is a strong player than me so it provess that it wont really affect how well you play, i just dont like it,
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well, i bought the cue from someone on here that said the cue was straight....i really like the cue & just wanted to know if ANYTHING could be done. Since it can't be fixed, i'll be wanting my $$ back.

Thanks for the input guys (yes, even YOU Jude) :D
 
Don't listen to the "experts" who have responded so far. Go to the Ask The Cuemaker forum and pose your question again. If the forearm itself is not warped, there is probably a chance that the handle can be replaced and then rewrapped. You might find a cuemaker who can do it for about $100. Good luck.
 
Rarelymisses said:
Don't listen to the "experts" who have responded so far. Go to the Ask The Cuemaker forum and pose your question again. If the forearm itself is not warped, there is probably a chance that the handle can be replaced and then rewrapped. You might find a cuemaker who can do it for about $100. Good luck.
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It is a full splice cue so you cannot just replace the handle.
 
Cant your local cue guy turn it down the length of the cue? It will be a bit smaller in diameter, but less warp.
 
PROG8R said:
Cant your local cue guy turn it down the length of the cue? It will be a bit smaller in diameter, but less warp.
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That would cause the points to be off and a warp that noticable, will need quite a bit taken off. I think it is best to leave it alone.
 
Regards to your "Warped Butt"

There are a couple of different solutions to your problem however, I need to know more about where exactly in the cue is warped ?


Did you try rolling the butt only and checking the trueness because the joint pin could be bent.... and if so, it can be very quickly extracted and replaced.

As long as the forearm "wood above the wrap" isn't bowed, the entire handle can be replaced to correct the warp, its a delicate but simple procedure for any professional cuesmith/cuemaker to perform, everything will look completely original.... the procedure isn't expensive but you have to take in consideration of the worth of the cue and what you have invested before you spend a 100.00 + to have it repaired...

I am a very reputable Cuesmith here in Cocoa, Fl. and I would be more than happy to handle the repair if you dont have anyone local in mind, all my work is 100% guaranteed and I have a quick turn-around time !

If you have any questions feel free to call me collect at 321-631-1827 anytime !

- Eddie Wheat
 
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