The ferrule is that little white piece just below your tip at the top of your shaft. But then, maybe if it were threaded, the additional glue. When scott saw the pictures of the broken ring, he said send it to me. Ferrules for carom billiard cues billiard, pool and. Dab a small amount of nail polish remover on a paper towel and clean the ferrule of the pool cue, removing any dirt or old glue. The juma material is a light ivory colored thermoset plastic rod. Pool cue repair at seyberts billiard supply has full cue service and custom cue. Remove the old pool cue tip completely from the pool cue with a sharp knife and make sure all remnants of the old tip are gone from the ferule or ivory cap at the end of the pool cue. The feel and hit are generally only compromised once the ferrule comes loose from the tenon. I got these to replace the old, broken tips of some cue sticks i had. Im assuming you mean the cue since the ferrule is cracked. The solution is to sand or cut the tip down so that it is the same width as the ferrule.
If you have a bit of superglue ooze out and run down the shaft, wipe it away immediately and let the residue fully dry. Changing the material or size of the ferrule can change the balance of the cue. With this set of cue tips and ferrules, youll always have replacement components on hand in the event of damage or wear to your cue. What i do is take a utility knife and split the ferrule. Cue repairs click on small photos to see larger versions. At its most basic level, the ferrule is your pool cue s shock absorber.
Clean it by wiping it down with a wet cloth and drying it thoroughly. These ferrules are the threaded type and will be of great use if you have a tweeten tennon machine please not that the sizing can be either way by. This will extend the life span of the pool cue and improve your game. Allow the ferrule to dry before sanding off any glue that may have oozed from the joints. For a list of cues these pins fit scroll down and we will give more details below. This is where the tenon diameter comes into play, forcing a compromise between tenon diameter solid hit vs.
So, breaking with my playing cue has finally come back to haunt me. All pool cue tips must be sized to the specific cue. Also look up qsmooth, its a very fine sandpaper for cleaning shafts. But, before i get into the product, i need to ask you a question. Pool cue ferrules pool cues and billiards supplies at. These work great for drive pins or doing repairs on cues. The xtc capped and threaded ferrule is made out of a lightweight uv stabilized thermoplastic material. Pool cue repair lathe with manual how to put on cue. Replace the ferrule if there is a split down the side and a tenon running right through the center. If your old tip has worn out, hardened, not performing like it used to, or simply fallen off, you have come to the right place. I understand your points about the customers pool cue being the most prized. Tips must be installed properly for maximum performance. We stock some of the most popular resin, ivorine and phenolic ferrules, giving you the ability to repair or upgrade your pool cue shaft.
Once i was close to the size of the inside of the ferrule i used sandpaper to clean things up. Tips, tools and ferrules pool table accessory kits cue. Take care not to damage your ferrule when you sand the tip of the cue stick. Pool cue ferrule billiard fibre slipon tips for pool cues. The four main advantages of this material as a ferrule are. A broken cue or loose joint takes longer, and is not something the average. These ferrules are cut from genuine elephant ivory. We have traditional quality tips like elk master and le professionel le pro, newer performance tips like the sniper from tiger products, and some great sterling pool cue. At its most basic level, the ferrule is your pool cues shock absorber. Xtc hits slightly softer than the melamine materials. The uncapped ferrule offers the most direct connection to the shaft but it is more likely to crack or split than a capped ferrule. The chuck on the cutter can accommodate cues with a ferrule measuring from 11mm to 15mm and the length of the tenon joint can be regulated to 12 or 34.
Comillas toughest, yet typical repair jobs are to cues broken below the. Pool cue ferrules are the material that fits below the tip on a pool cue shaft. A loose tenon can also cause the shaft wood to mushroom and split as well. Shafts through new technology, advanced design, careful craftsmanship, and world. We are the top tip and ferrule repair, shaft repair, joint and butt repair and pool cue. Take adhesive solvent, put a small amount in the split, and work the ferrule loose from the cue. Its amazing what difference a highquality pool cue will make to your gameplay. The juma and xtc ferrules, used by schmelke cues, are made from very strong thermocast materials. Once dry, use a clean cotton rag with a dab of acetone or a shot of carburetor cleaner to wipe away any superglue residue. Do your best to sand and clean the tenon before gluing on the ferrule. First off, lets take a look at a few of the dimensions to get an idea of what we would be up against. Sometimes, on less expensive cues, this part is made of plastic usually cues that have a screw in tip.
If not, you too can do a quality installation like this pinhead. Unfollow pool cue ferrules to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. How to cut and shape a trumpet crown cue tip if you are after. Made of durable, highimpact fibre, resistant to cracking, chipping, and breaking. Finally, the thicker the wall of the ferrule, the more durable the ferrule will be. We are probably the largest seller of pool cue ivory ferrules in the usa and this batch was for one client. It turned out pretty well because i took my time and made small adjustments as i was getting close to the right size. To purchase this product, please contact your favorite billiards supply retailer and ask for the product by name from cuestix international. Prior to public sales, it was field tested with superb results by bob dzuricky. These brass ferrules are for snooker and pool cues and are from peradon in london and are stocked from 8. Juma 1inch long ferrule tip is a separate item chargemachined juma tube ferrules. High end pool cues usually come with some spare parts when purchased new.
Cuestix international is a wholesale distributor of billiard supplies and we do not sell direct to the public. Replacing your ferrule can be tricky, especially if you dont have a lathe to work with. The picture to your left shows well over 600 pool cue ivory ferrules. Broken ring on butt the owner of this cue had a little accident some years ago and for whatever reason had accepted the fact his cue would be broken from now on. Step 3 use a lathe or a pair of pliers to remove the ferrule. Because these ferrules use screw in tips i decided to go ahead and glue the ferrule to the cue. It machines easily with a small chip, and polishes up to a fine luster, and will not mushroom. This collection of tenons shows some of the threads commonly used for ferrule installation plus a tenon prepared for a wire threaded ferrule on the extreme right. High action low deflection ferrules replacements for meucci and more.
Step 2 replace the ferrule if there is a split down the side and a tenon running right through the center of it. The diameter of the tenon whether the tenon is threaded or not whether the ferrule is capped or not. In this post ill be going over a billiards accessory that you can find beneficial for you. Pure performance pool cues and shafts made exclusively in the usa viking custom. The eastpoint sports presson billiard cue ferrules and tips set is a great addition to your billiards collection. You need the right ferrule to support your tip and help cushion the force of impact, while protecting the shaft from splintering, warping or breaking, thats why ozone billiards only carries the best ferrules in the market today. Billiard evolution screwin ferrules for pool cues 12mm. Pool cue feel, hit, feedback, and playability billiards and pool. Pooldawg carries several styles of pool cue ferrules. The ferrule on my mcdermott gcore has finally cracked.
I wish id take before pictures but i didnt expect this to turn out this way. The pool cues weight can be increased or decreased simply by using a 14 hex wrench to add or remove weightbolts. As long as the crack doesnt compromise the bond between the ferrule and the tenon, you will be just fine to play with it. All our pool cue tips are 14mm unless otherwise specified.
April 6, 2018 by armand replace pool cue tip ferrule. Cue making a hobby of fixing pool cues archives bradfordera. The tomahawk material is a thermosetthermoplastic that was originally introduced to the cuemaking world by joe pacino in the spring of 2016. Broken cue repair where the shaft split behind the ferrule. If you try to pull the ferrule off it could damage the cue. The next part of the cue we will talk about is the ferrule.
This results in an even flow of energy transfer throughout the cue. How not to fit a cue ferrule snooker cues pool cues. I took over all sales of the material in august of 2017. When i was cleaning my play cues shaft today, i discovered something wrong with the ferrule. It machines easily and polishes up to a fine luster, and will not mushroom. The basic function of the ferrule is to act as a buffer between the tip and the cue shaft to absorb the shock of the hit and to prevent the shaft from splitting. Wrap the cue in several layers of newspaper for protection. Find replacement pool cue ferrules in the kozoom store. As you use it, dirt, chalk and other substances will build up on it. A loose ferrule will definitely feel and sound different. Brass ferrules world cue sports best pool cues, cloth. You also get a bit of vibration through the aluminum ferrule. The ferrule is the interface between the tip and the shaft.
Apply the adhesive to the edges of the broken piece and the broken areas of the. Eastpoint sports presson billiard cue ferrules and tips. Install new linen ferrule includes lepro tip 1 to 2 weeks completion time. Pool cues are specially designed for aerodynamics and accuracy. For such a small item, ferrules play a huge role in the way that your pool cue performs. This is the white part or sometimes brass part between the tip and the wooden part of the pool cue. Soft white in color with good chalk resistance, this tubing machines easily and works well with most glues. In college she was editorinchief of the student newspaper and completed a professional. It is designed to protect the shaftwood from splitting.