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Bygjerry
05-04-2005, 05:44 PM
Recently at my local pool hall while breaking I heard a slight ping in my break cue. Now when I stroke I can feel something moving inside the but of the cue. Does anyone have an idea what this is or how I could fix it? :idea:
ThePoolHustler
05-04-2005, 06:28 PM
Recently at my local pool hall while breaking I heard a slight ping in my break cue. Now when I stroke I can feel something moving inside the but of the cue. Does anyone have an idea what this is or how I could fix it? :idea:

Send the cue back and get a new one. How long have you had it? Is it under warranty? What kind of cue is it?
05-04-2005, 07:01 PM
no I have had over a year already its a McDermott jump break cue...so that idea won't work....
DEATHTRON
05-04-2005, 08:18 PM
Possibly the weight bolt came lose?
ThePoolHustler
05-04-2005, 08:23 PM
Possibly the weight bolt came lose?

The weight bolt is threaded so it probably wouldn't make any noise if it came loose (unthreaded) a little.
DZ314
05-04-2005, 08:29 PM
I don't know, but it sounds like it may be the weight bolt. Maybe it is something else.
ThePoolHustler
05-04-2005, 08:42 PM
The wood or something could be cracked somewhere. I really don't think it is the weight bolt. If the wood is cracked, it can make funny noises.
ThePoolHustler
05-04-2005, 08:43 PM
The wood (cue) could be cracked on the inside where you can't see it. If so, there's no fixing it. Even on the outside, it would be difficult to fix. You can check the weight bolt, but I'm not sure that is it.
05-04-2005, 09:58 PM
Well the thing is it will be a rattling sound in the but....but after a couple of more breaks the noise stops. So when I seperate the but from the uniloc for a jump only the but makes the noise :?: :?:
dags_lax
05-04-2005, 10:24 PM
Just like a loose bolt in the dash of your car when hit a pothole a loose weigt bolt can make noise. Try tightening the weight bolt. If the noise goes away, problem solved. If it doesn't, remove the weigth bolt and see if the problem goes away. If it doesn't than the problem is most likley with the joint in which case it will require a cue smith for repair.
Bygjerry
05-04-2005, 10:37 PM
So I should remove the rubber stopper on the but and check the weight bolt then? Hmm sounds like fun :lol:
dags_lax
05-04-2005, 11:09 PM
Forgot about crappy bumper design McDermott uses. There is a special tool for removing the bumber without damage. You might want to have a dealer pull the bumper for you.
LWW
05-05-2005, 11:19 AM
Sounds like an internal crack that's not all the way through.

LWW
DZ314
05-05-2005, 01:16 PM
If that is what it is, you'll want to get it checked by a cue maker to be 100% sure.
05-05-2005, 01:26 PM
Yeah the only problem is the only time there is a cue smith around here is in January.....guess I'll just to open her up myself...
LWW
05-05-2005, 02:34 PM
If it is a weight bolt it should be pretty EZ.

LWW
DZ314
05-05-2005, 02:38 PM
If it is a weight bolt it should be pretty EZ.

LWW

You're forgetting about the McDermott bumper. It is not like the ones on normal cues, it is not removable without special tools if I am not mistaken.
LWW
05-05-2005, 02:52 PM
Well that's pretty dumb.

Let me call light fingers Louie, he can open anything.

LWW
ThePoolHustler
05-05-2005, 05:42 PM
Sounds like an internal crack that's not all the way through.

LWW

I agree.
LWW
05-07-2005, 09:51 AM
If its an internal crack I would think the best way to fix it would be lightly chill the butt with the bolt removed and then load the hole with lightly warmed carpenter's glue. I would suggest liquid nails. Not quite all the way full.

This will allow the crack to open a tad and the glue to thin and seep into it better. Then slowlt reinsert the weight bolt and be sure to get any excess glue which comes out the top IMMEDIATELY.

The good side is that the crack should seal. The bad side is that the weight bolt is entombed forever and the weight of the butt will increase by a fraction of an ounce.

There may be a better way. A cuemaker could advise you. I have some experience working with hardwoods and repaired internal wood cracks in other items before with this process although I have never tried it with Maple.

I hope this helps

LWW