Wood to wood thread repair

[conetip]

A guy has an old cue with a wood pin, threading into the cue shaft, also wood.So wood to wood threads.
The thread on the pin/tenon is badly worn and so is the thread in the handle.From what was described, it is like a snooker cue where the external thread is on the shaft and the internal thread is in the handle.Both threads are worn to the point where they will no longer hold the cue together.
I have suggested replacing the pin/tenon with a slightly bigger one to match the handle after it has been made oversize to clean out and give a new good sized thread.He wants an Aluminum or Titainium pin and inserts put into the cue.
Apart from the weight gain at the joint(3/4 jointed cue)what would be the set backs of changing the joint threads?
Any info would be appreciated.This cue has historical relivence to the owner and the maker/player that used the cue are not around anymore.
The cue is about 40 years old.
Neil

 

[Trent]

you should probably put it away and keep it how it is if its worth anything to the owner.

or i would try filling the shaft threads with thin super glue and then slinging it all out, and maybe coating the pin threads as well it might give you just enough hold to put the cue together and put it on display as it wouldnt be a permanent fix but might keep it original.

permanent fix would be put a G-10 pin in and and plug the shaft that way you keep the weight near the same.

just my opinion on what to do.

 

[KJ Cues]

If, as you state, the clients wants a pin & insert set-up on this cue then he isn't really concerned with maintaining originality.
Your job just got easier.

As Trent suggests, plug the handle with a similar wood and install a G-10 Radial pin.
Remove the threaded tenon/pin from the shaft, face it and drill/tap for the Radial.

I don't see the wght. changing to any discernible degree
and the new pin install would be considered an upgrade.

I'd probably stay away from an aluminum pin on this cue
but titanium would be a good option.
It's going to depend on which thread the client prefers.

 

[conetip]

Thanks for the suggestions.I will mention the G10 idea and see what the customers decision is.
He has cues from famous players of years ago.Their actual playing cues. He uses them on a friday night,let others see what they really used.He is not a collector as such.
He has been 3 times NZ champion, 2x back to back.
Thanks again, Neil

 

[BarenbruggeCues]

Have any pictures of what you're dealing with?
If it were me, I'd try to rebuild as close to original as possible.

 

[tsp&b]

It's just the way I am but I would also Rebuild/Restore the cue as close as possible to the original design. I love old stuff... it seems that as I get older I appreciate it even more. Just my personal opinion....