red hot pin test for ivory
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What are you testing?
It will likely melt mark most thermosets/thermoplastics. It will also burn the $h!t out of your hand.
Ivory doesn't melt with the heat from a lighter or match, just heat up a pin with that and see what happens
At the very least you'll damage the surface of the cue. They are all coated in a clear coat.
Ivory test
When I use the red hot pin test I only stick the face of the joint and for the butt cap under the rubber bumper.... no visible pin *****. I have never used it on a ferrule or inlays. Also when I have used it the pin sinks in immediately, so the pin is removed within a second. For inlays I use a magnifyer and light and look for, I think they are called, streger lines.
When I use the red hot pin test I only stick the face of the joint and for the butt cap under the rubber bumper.... no visible pin *****. I have never used it on a ferrule or inlays. Also when I have used it the pin sinks in immediately, so the pin is removed within a second. For inlays I use a magnifyer and light and look for, I think they are called, streger lines.
Please explain?
Plastics glow blue, ivory white. https://www.realorrepro.com/article/Ivory-genuine-fake--confusing
I think Elphoryn/Elforyn shows much like Ivory under a blacklight. I could be slipping though. My memory isn't for much these days.
Oh Yeah... The Ole HOT PIN TEST.
Ignorant people in power positions, Border Guards usually.
Some Jackass poking your 3500 dollar Phillippi with red hot irons in a place like maybe Costa Rica.
(you really don't want to spend time in their jails so you don't punch the border agent)
Ignorant people in power positions, Border Guards usually.
Some Jackass poking your 3500 dollar Phillippi with red hot irons in a place like maybe Costa Rica.
(you really don't want to spend time in their jails so you don't punch the border agent)
Do you REALLY think what you describe is a likely scenario? If you are going to travel with a cue why would one even take the chance, as unlikely as it is? Take a plain cue if you're that paranoid.
Some people pallet and pack their automobile into a container when they vacation overseas. Common Practice.
Taking a personal cue is not any different.
Amazing thing is, the dude has recently posted, but won't admit to this fake years ago.
All the best,
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