Small split on the top splicings of the shaft, just above the thread.

[The Stig]

I was cleaning the cue the other day and noticed a small split about 30mm in length, the spilt is on one of the splicings of the shaft, its at the bottom just above the top thread.

How easy is that to sort out, whats involved and and the cost etc ?

[DeanH]

Terry Davidson came across some glue that worked wonders on one of his cues with a very similar opening.
That glue pulled the opening shut as well. I will try and find that post.

Also, others have said put super glue (gel?) in the fridge to cold, then use it, it will also pull the opening shut.


here is the old thread,
http://www.thesnookerforum.co.uk/boa...lue#post699401

[bigandyg]

If you happen to have a bit of ebony lying around sand it down to get some dust the put superglue into the crack then pack it quickly with the dust. When dry sand smooth and finish whatever way you fancy.

[bradwight]

Looks like the individual splices are separating rather than the wood splitting. I see this quite a lot with pub league pool players who leave their cues in pub cellars all week. They're taken out of a chilled cellar into a warm bar where the different woods, adhesives and metal joints expand at different rates and cause splitting or separation.

As long as the joint is definitely still secure, I normally tap a couple of 1mm holes a few mm in to the split to allow glue to penetrate all the way down then fill the whole lot with superglue. The superglue dries black on ebony so hopefully won't notice a thing after a light sand.

[The Stig]

I appreciate the replies and advice.

Would filling the split with superglue and ebony dust just be hiding it rather than dealing with the split itself, i'm no expert in cue repairs but wouldn't it need clamping in some way to bring the 2 pieces of wood back together ? Isn't superglue bad for wood, sure i read on here that it may dry the wood out and could cause cracking ?

[bigandyg]

Its not a split only the splices slightly separating and I doubt if you could draw it back together. I have used that method for years without any problems.

[jim evans]

I use black super glue

[Chappy5]

I have a Peradon Royal i brought in November 2013 and it is splitting in the EXACT same area and identical size.

I am not happy to say the least especially after it is a mere 3 Months old.


I am contacting the bloke i brought it off right now.