New Ferrule

[Clarkey3262]

Hi all, looking for some advice really about getting a new ferrule fitted to my cue.

Basically I have made it uneven removing my old tip. I do have someone who has levelled it out somewhat (but by no means perfect) but still has a slight drop at the edges.

Anyway what I was wondering is where would the best place to get a new one fitted? I was looking to get the tip size altered anyway to 9.5mm but this has brought my plans forward somewhat.

Thanks in advance.

Chris

[eaoin11]

Actually I'm curious about this too, and want to add a couple of questions.
1 - If a ferrule needs to be evened out or shortened, by filing or whatever, is there a risk of it coming loose or developing a poor hit?

2 - If a new ferrule is fitted, does this mean losing some of the shaft? I've heard it does.

[jaffa.johnson]

Depends on whether it is a like for like size.

If u have a 9mm tip and want 8mm u are going to have to have the cue tapered down.

If u want to change from 8mm to 9mm. U are going lose some length where the shaft has to cut to get it back to 9mm. I think lengths can be extended though via additional splices

I guess the best value for money is to go to a local cue maker to get new ferrule as postage costs will not occurr or u could send it to any of the top cuemakers for a good job.

[Clarkey3262]

I have a 9.8mm tip, want a 9.5. As for local shops, I really can't find any here, does anyone know of any cue shops in north Wales (around Wrexham and Chester area)?

[YDJ]

You don't have to re-taper the cue to get a smaller tip.
You can always taper the ferrule itself, especially if your only changing from 9.8-9.5mm
Recently I've changed and made ferrules tapering from 7.7-6.8mm and 8.8-8.15mm

This way you don't change the feel of the shaft and can always go back if you dont like it.