L.S. Dennis
Well-known member
I have an old predator 314 shaft that has developed a noticeable warp when rolled on the table. Any ideas on how to get it straight again?
Steam?
Steam?
Warped Shaft
- Thread starter L.S. Dennis
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I've steamed shafts to get then better.
Dead straight may be difficult
Steam the shaft well under an open teapot for an intense steam. Do an area along the middle of the warp.
Then orient the curve down on a table. Lift back end of shafts while running palm along shaft on outside of the warp. Flexing it to straighten it.
Dead straight may be difficult
Steam the shaft well under an open teapot for an intense steam. Do an area along the middle of the warp.
Then orient the curve down on a table. Lift back end of shafts while running palm along shaft on outside of the warp. Flexing it to straighten it.
The problem with straightening warped shafts is that wood has a memory and probably will warp back after some time.
Pie wedges longitudinally.
I've done it.
They can straighten and then go back warped a bit after. Wood has alot of memory.
does the tip stay on the table? if so, forget about it and shoot with it.
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Are you sure it's not just taper roll? Which you see with most shafts. Where the middle has some light underneath, when it's rolled. I agree with verbalist, if your tip and ferrule are lifting up. Then that's another matter.
I am under the impression these shafts have a lifetime warranty as long as they are not altered. Could be wrong, but worth looking into. Good luck.
Choppertwo
Member
Yes call predator and tell them your situation you could get a new shaft did you buy it new
Thank you for this thought. I don't know what "tolerable" is in this situation. How much "roll" is acceptable? I mentioned here that my brand new J.Flowers cue rolls perfectly when apart but has a small bit of noticeable roll when assembled. Obviously it's a joint facing issue, but to me, not worth the trouble to have repaired. I don't think it's affecting play, but I would like to know if there is an industry standard? Particularly does anyone else have a CF setup that has a little roll or did I get a lemon? (asking for a friend
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Gravey39
Active member
Sand the shaft. Take a pvc pipe with a cap. Drill a hole in the top cap center and put a bolt with the threads 0f your shaft in it and a string in the end too. Put another bolt on the end so you can tighten it to the cap. Hang the pvc with your shaft attached. Take a electric kettle and run it underneath the pvc. Let the steam fill it and leave it for awhile. Once it’s straight, seal the shaft again. I’ve seen a guy use this method before on one of my shafts and he straighten it all the way out. Never had a problem with the shaft again. Idk if it ever warped again. I don’t have that cue anymore.