Ferrule not even

[LucLex3119]

I just received some new Buffalo diamond plus tips and bought I would put one on straight away. When removing my tip I noticed the ferrule was thicker on one side more than the other. Can this cause any kind of issues when cueing or contact with the cue ball. I will post a picture.

[LucLex3119]

[Shockerz]

Looks like a very thick ferrule to start with, that will produce more throw on it's own.

Not sure about the uneven thickness and whether that will make it worse; would have thought so but I'm sure some other guys will come in.

Andy Hunters video on ferrules

[Homer]

Think its more likely a threaded ferrule and so what you can see is the thread top, so the ferrule is even.

[bigandyg]

Forget it.

[Terry Davidson]

Homer has it right

[LucLex3119]

Thanks for the info guys

[tetricky]

My Butters cues look more uneven at the end of the ferrule than that. They all feel and play fine. The Chinese cues (grand, woods) look 'perfect'. I think they are ring ferrules, rather than threaded.

[ADR147]

that is one to ignore. just put new tip on and off you go

[Hello, Mr Big Shot]

Ferrule not even

miht as well piggyback this thread...what's the easiest way of levelling a ferrule? I've acquired a cue that has been retipped so many times the ferrule is not flat.

[ADR147]

miht as well piggyback this thread...what's the easiest way of levelling a ferrule? I've acquired a cue that has been retipped so many times the ferrule is not flat.

it is very tricky if you have never done it before - might be better to take it to you nearest cue maker.

[jrc750]

miht as well piggyback this thread...what's the easiest way of levelling a ferrule? I've acquired a cue that has been retipped so many times the ferrule is not flat.

A metal file

[DeanH]

Ferrule not even

some people use the ferrule sanding tool where a sanding disc is mounted perpendicular to the ferrule top face. this is then rotated the flatten the ferrule and tenon.
but as mentioned if you are experienced and a steady hand you can you a file (not too rough grade)


like this
http://www.amazon.co.uk/RAPID-TIP-SANDER-SPARE-PAPERS/dp/B00JU8LWRI

[Ramon]

some people use the ferrule sanding tool where a sanding disc is mounted perpendicular to the ferrule top face. this is then rotated the flatten the ferrule and tenon.
but as mentioned if you are experienced and a steady hand you can you a file (not too rough grade)


like this
http://www.amazon.co.uk/RAPID-TIP-SA.../dp/B00JU8LWRI

I use this one . it works perfect . you have to be careful not to damage the shaft .

[Hello, Mr Big Shot]

Ferrule not even

i have the rapid tip thing and have used a file...thing is, this ferrule is really rounded at the edges, so needs somehing a little more industrial...what would a cue repairer actually do that's different to whhat i do? use a lathe?

To be clear, this is not to take the gunk off the ferrule, rather, to remove some brass. I've found using a file creates as many problems as it solves...