weight bolt

[LCCS]

I have a cue with a stripped weight bolt. What is the best way to repair this?
Thanx, Ron

 

[tsp&b]

Fill it and tap it.

Without knowing any more details, I suggest you may want to fill the striped hole with good epoxy, then after it has fully set-up, center drill, drill and retap it.

 

[Dave38]

I would bore it out around 5/8" dia. then glue a plug in, either maple or phenolic rod, when dried for a couple days, drill and tap your original size. Alittle more work, but there won't be any chance of the click or rattle of a loose weight bolt.
Dave

 

[LCCS]

It is a Mcdermott cue. What kind of epoxy shoould i use. A fast setting or a slow setting?
Thanx, Ron

 

[billiardbum]

It is a Mcdermott cue. What kind of epoxy shoould i use. A fast setting or a slow setting?
Thanx, Ron

Ron,

I would suggest not to use epoxy on the stripped bolt. I would bore it out and replace it with a wood dowel, epoxy it in place, and then tap it for the weight bolt. Call me at the shop if you want to talk more about it for dimensions. Jim

 

[tsp&b]

Slow set

It is a Mcdermott cue. What kind of epoxy shoould i use. A fast setting or a slow setting?
Thanx, Ron

I use slow set epoxy. Unless you are in a big hurry. Eitherway, I've had no problems with this type of repair, as long as you take your time when you drill and tap.