Aegis II?

[j2pac]

Hello all.
According to the reading I did on Atlas' website, Aegis II is a linen based thermoset. That being said, I would like to use this material for a shaft collar, and a butt cap, and I'm wondering if it would be an appropriate choice? Would there be any strength considerations, how does it clear, glue, etc? I appreciate any help/answers received.
Regards.

 

[KJ Cues]

Get ready to spend some money, use carbide tooling and hope everything else on the cue lasts as long.

 

[pdcue]

Hello all.
According to the reading I did on Atlas' website, Aegis II is a linen based thermoset. That being said, I would like to use this material for a shaft collar, and a butt cap, and I'm wondering if it would be an appropriate choice? Would there be any strength considerations, how does it clear, glue, etc? I appreciate any help/answers received.
Regards.

If you're asking - would it be strong enough, the answer is yes.

Dale

 

[Dman]

Ageis II

The small amount I have used machined well. Takes finish well. Glued well with epoxy.

Not trying to hijack the thread:

But my problem was keeping it clean,But I'm still learning, so anyone with the secret please post or Pm me.

 

[TripXQ]

dman

Try a thin layer of CA after cleaning and polishing the Aegis with 2000-2500 grit polishing paper. Then polish it out. Solved.
Tom Gedris, Triple Cross Cues

 

[Pancerny]

cutting Aegis

The small amount I have used machined well. Takes finish well. Glued well with epoxy.

Not trying to hijack the thread:

But my problem was keeping it clean,But I'm still learning, so anyone with the secret please post or Pm me.

Dman,

Rather than using a standard left hand cutting tool, try a piece of HSS with a radius ground on the end. This technique works well for the older Ivorine materials as well. With any of these materials, CUT SLOWLY. The faster your tool moves the better chance you have of ripping it.

Best,
Mike

 

[Dman]

Ageis II

Thank you gentleman. I am trying the CA on one now.Thanks for your kind responses.

Dan

 

[rhncue]

Thank you gentleman. I am trying the CA on one now.Thanks for your kind responses.Dan

I have used CA on a number of occasions to seal a ferrule. The toughest part that I have found is keeping it off of the shaft as, in future cleanings, it will make that area of the shaft look differently. The way you applied and sanded was correct but you just needed to go a couple of more steps. I always finish mine up with white jewelers rouge as a polish.

Dick