Blue Diamond Chalk Wearing Out Ferrule???

ace911

ace911

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I've been using blue diamond chalk for a while. It seems like my ferrule is getting worn on in the middle, where I chalk. Anyone else have this problem??


On my previous cue I used a predator shaft (notoriously soft ferrule) and regular chalk, and I never had this happen. I'm thinking its the chalk, because its more abrasive...
 
Do you mean the tip wears down faster? I'm not sure I understand how the ferrule wears down from chalk unless you are not using a tip at all.
 
Don't touch the ferrule with the chalk. Wipe the chalk onto the tip. Use brand new chalk.
 
All due respect, but if you're getting chalk on your ferrule, you're chalking your cue incorrectly.
 
If you are rubbing chalk on the middle of your ferrule, you aren't chalking correctly.

Steve
 
Fail

I lent a Tad to a guy for a money session.
I got it back with chalk on the ferrule.
That was years ago.
I refuse to even let him take a practise shot with any cue i own since.
 
ace911 said:
I've been using blue diamond chalk for a while. It seems like my ferrule is getting worn on in the middle, where I chalk. Anyone else have this problem??


On my previous cue I used a predator shaft (notoriously soft ferrule) and regular chalk, and I never had this happen. I'm thinking its the chalk, because its more abrasive...
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I don't care what chalk you're using if you're wearing on your ferrule, you'd better reconsider your chalking technique. If you're chalking properly you shouldn't even be touching your ferrule. You're supposed to be chalking the tip only. Look when you chalk. When a piece of chalk has a hole drilled down the middle of it throw it away or trim the sides down with a jack knife to remove the hole.
 
Consider cutting a new cube of chalk in half, I can assure you that the middle of your ferrule will not get touched.
 
pt109 said:
I lent a Tad to a guy for a money session.
I got it back with chalk on the ferrule.
That was years ago.
I refuse to even let him take a practise shot with any cue i own since.
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You're lucky you got it back. It's been told that gamblers will put up a borrowed cue as another bet.:(
 
Listen I don't need chalking instructions. I was curious if anyone had the same problem. I think the blue diamond is more abrasive.
 
ace911 said:
Listen I don't need chalking instructions. I was curious if anyone had the same problem. I think the blue diamond is more abrasive.
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but i think you do ! the chalk goes onto the tip only. I have seen many that do it your way though. so they do have the same problem for sure.

no offense.:cool:
 
ace911 said:
Listen I don't need chalking instructions. I was curious if anyone had the same problem. I think the blue diamond is more abrasive.[/QUOTE
I have been using Diamond chalk for sometime. It is a great chalk works very well, I'm a fan of the chalk. I have had no problem with the chalk at all, it does'nt effect the tip wearing, and for sure not the ferruel. The chalk should never be a factor to your ferruel. Keep the ferruel clean at all times.:smile:
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NewStroke, you read my mind.
As for me, I quit using chalk years ago and began using small squares of 100 grit sandpaper and two sided tape instead of a cue tip. I just stick a little square of sandpaper on the end of the ferrule and spin whitey like a crazy person. :smile:
 
ace911 said:
Listen I don't need chalking instructions. I was curious if anyone had the same problem. I think the blue diamond is more abrasive.
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No need to get defensive, we're only trying to help. No one talked down to you. You were only offered humble advice from people who certainly know what they're talking about. For chalk to wear down the diameter of a ferrule, something wrong is definitely happening.
 
ace911 said:
Listen I don't need chalking instructions. I was curious if anyone had the same problem. I think the blue diamond is more abrasive.
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In your opening statement you said the ferrule on your cue was showing a wear mark where you had been chalking it, in which case you do need chalking instructions such as these good people have so graciously provided.
 
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