Concave ferrule

[Matt-10ant]

Went to re tip my cue recently and noticed the ferrule was a little concaved and it's hard to get the tip flush is there anyway of making the ferrule flat without having it replaced.

[DeanH]

if you have a steady hand you can flatten the ferrule with the wooden tenon by using a file, I tend to use a medium/smooth file (about 1" wide and 6-7" long) so not to take too much off in any single go; or you can get one of those mechanical sanders which get perpendicular to the shaft and works very well, just don't clamp too tightly to the shaft

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/RAPID-TIP-...item2ede36f4ff

[Matt-10ant]

I think it's due to me filing the old glue off from when I got the cue so I'll try and level it using the file again

[Master Blaster]

I think it's due to me filing the old glue off from when I got the cue so I'll try and level it using the file again

If you're comfortable with a stanley knife then a sharp blade at an slim angle to the surface and rotate, it will take off a thin shaving as you turn. Brass is a lot softer than steel. Keep the blade edge on the circle's diameter, central. You may need to go through a lot of blades as you're turning yourself into a lathe but it will get a flatter result than a file (no offence Deano!). Files tend to round edges which may leave a gap at the edge when you fit the tip, unless you hold the file perfectly flat and rotate, which is very laborious. Alternatively, you could use a Dremel or any hobby tool, but use the least abrasive grinder and use it on the slowest speed and be really careful, they can go through ash at a slip pretty badly. Or find a cue doctor locally, with some good tools. He might do it for a pint.

[DeanH]

Concave ferrule

no offence at all
I have tried this method you mention in the past but now use the file I have for more control - personal preference

[Master Blaster]

no offence at all
I have tried this method you mention in the past but now use the file I have for more control - personal preference

Definitely, each to their own. Whatever works best. It's good to try different things. I'm not so hot on the file, wish I was, less chance of a nick with a file than a blade! I've used a medical file to dress the outer ferrule which works a treat, lovely, machined like finish, but god it's boring.

[Matt-10ant]

Thanks for the input will give the methods ago if not I will just take it to get referruled

[andy carson]

no offence at all
I have tried this method you mention in the past but now use the file I have for more control - personal preference

and you keep both thumbs after

[Master Blaster]

Thanks for the input will give the methods ago if not I will just take it to get referruled

You may be doing yourself a favour by reducing the height of the ferrule. Terry says that a 5mm height ferrule is just right for reducing throw, so the more you take down the better, maybe?

[DeanH]

Concave ferrule

no offence at all
I have tried this method you mention in the past but now use the file I have for more control - personal preference

and you keep both thumbs after

they were both well protected ...
by all the plasters from the time I tried before :biggrin:

[Matt-10ant]

I have just been told that by a local pool player master blaster about reducing the ferrule creates less throw

[Terry Davidson]

I have just been told that by a local pool player master blaster about reducing the ferrule creates less throw

The true part is 'reduce the weight of the ferrule'. Reducing the height will of course do this but also reducing the wall thickness will too.

As for leveling off the top of your ferrule...I use the file method but with a slight difference. To check my work I lay the file on top of the ferrule and keeping the cue vertical and the file loosely in place I turn the cue slowly and see if the end of the file rises or falls. If it does I know I have a high/low spot and can take not of it and work on it.

I also found using the craft knife and rotating the cue on your knee works to but I prefer the file. Ruined a ferrule using power tools.

Terry

[Master Blaster]

It's good for folk to have a go at these jobs if only to understand your cue better and how it works. If you mess up the ferrule, you've lost nothing and if you get it right, you've saved yourself some expense and gained a skill.