Thread protector and tip maintenance device for a billiard cue

Abstract

A thread protector and tip scuffer for a breakdown billiard cue includes a separate protector member for each threaded end section of the cue, comprising either a threaded stud or a threaded bore. The protector member is thus either threadable over the stud projecting from the cue end section or into the threaded bore on the other cue end section such that the threads and adjoining faces of the cue sections are protected when disassembled from damage as a result of dropping of the like. The protractor members are threadable axially to one another when not in use and have cylindrical bodies to provide a smooth compact cylindrical assembly. A third end protector may be provided for a cue assembly having an interchangeable alternate tip section, and the additional end protector may be substantially identical to one of the basic two piece set and threadable into one end thereof when not in use. An end of one of the protector members is provided with a concave spherical recess, to which is attached a small circular abrasive sheet, such as sandpaper, for scuffing the cut tip. The sandpaper sheet may be removed and replaced when worn.

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