Removing a Cue Joint

[Shockerz]

Might be getting a John Parris cue where the centre joint isn't fixed in correctly and needs removing and re-glued or replaced.

Anyone got any idea how to remove one and what glue to use to refit?

Would rather do it myself as it needs doing up.

[fredkite]

Removing a Cue Joint

Heat it up and remove. Not a clue what glue to use.

[culraven]

Just basic wood glue will do the job.

[Catch 22]

Araldite works well

[Shockerz]

Thanks for the prompt replies guys. What's the best way to heat it without damaging anything?

[fredkite]

Removing a Cue Joint

Clipper lighters are fine.

[Shockerz]

Clipper lighters are fine.

Sounds goods to me, I'll have a good think around which glue.....

[mikeyd100]

Are you wanting to realign the grains to match after the joints ?
Just asking as a friend wants to do this on his cue.

[Shockerz]

Are you wanting to realign the grains to match after the joints ?
Just asking as a friend wants to do this on his cue.

Yes. That's a really good point. Any suggestions.

[j6uk]

i think its crucial to align the joint with the grain/flat, id even align it a fraction before for on tightening you my find it could slip past, and that would be a bit of a mare. you got any pics shock?

[Shockerz]

i think its crucial to align the joint with the grain/flat, id even align it a fraction before for on tightening you my find it could slip past, and that would be a bit of a mare. you got any pics shock?

Nah I haven't got the cue yet as the guys still not sure whether to keep it or not; I think when people start to get doubt they generally have a new cue within time!

I might get a cheap cue for practice and see how that goes. My own cue has a little ping which isn't the ferrule as I've replaced it. Have too many comps at the moment to touch it but maybe soon!

[mikeyd100]

Yes. That's a really good point. Any suggestions.

No mate I've no idea I'm afraid, was hoping you or someone else may have a tip.
Some things have to go to a cue professional I guess.

[Exile]

Advice from a cue maker.

Joints aren't as simple as that to repair PROPERLY.

Yes you can heat it up, extract, clean all surfaces the re-glue but there's a VERY high chance (almost guaranteed) that the joint will now be out of alignment. If the face of the joint is not PERFECTLY perpendicular to the axis of the shaft then when the cue is assembled the butt and shaft will not be in alignment.

This is solved by taking a facing cut of the brass on a lathe.

In short: Yes have a go if you like but don't expect a great result unless you have a lathe set up accurately.

Cheers and good luck,

Karl

[bigandyg]

Advice from a cue maker.

Joints aren't as simple as that to repair PROPERLY.

Yes you can heat it up, extract, clean all surfaces the re-glue but there's a VERY high chance (almost guaranteed) that the joint will now be out of alignment. If the face of the joint is not PERFECTLY perpendicular to the axis of the shaft then when the cue is assembled the butt and shaft will not be in alignment.

This is solved by taking a facing cut of the brass on a lathe.

In short: Yes have a go if you like but don't expect a great result unless you have a lathe set up accurately.

Cheers and good luck,

Karl

Stick with this advice its sound.

[Shockerz]

Advice from a cue maker.

Joints aren't as simple as that to repair PROPERLY.

Yes you can heat it up, extract, clean all surfaces the re-glue but there's a VERY high chance (almost guaranteed) that the joint will now be out of alignment. If the face of the joint is not PERFECTLY perpendicular to the axis of the shaft then when the cue is assembled the butt and shaft will not be in alignment.

This is solved by taking a facing cut of the brass on a lathe.

In short: Yes have a go if you like but don't expect a great result unless you have a lathe set up accurately.

Cheers and good luck,

Karl

Sounds like really good advice.

Just for my own understanding though. If you clean everything, what's changed to make it now out of alignment?

Not questioning your feedback, just interested that's all (again, thanks for the feedback).....