Burnishing your tips...

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XzyluM

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Just thought I would ask how most of you burnish your cue tips. I know there is several ways that different people prefer, but I would like to hear some different opinions. I've seen some nasty effects from using some tools like the ultimate tip tool and such. I've been wanting to try the leather method out for awhile, but I'm not exactly what type of leather I should use. Can you get the fine grade leather required from somewhere like your local Walmart or else? Thanks.
 
i may be wrong but the way ive done it for years is to wet the side of the tip and then rub it as firmly as you can on one of the side rails on a pool table, works for me.
 
I went to a local shoe repair place and asked for a scrap of PLAIN, UN-DYED leather. He gave me a piece about 6"x6" from which I cut two strips 1"x3". One for burnishing tips, the other for burnishing shafts. I spin in a lathe, but it's not a requirement. It certainly can be done "by hand", just takes longer.

Another post suggested rubbing the tip on the table rail. This not only does a POOR JOB, but it's rough on somebody elses equipment -- leaves marks for someone to clean up. Pool players need to learn respect for the house equipment.

Troy
XzyluM said:
Just thought I would ask how most of you burnish your cue tips. I know there is several ways that different people prefer, but I would like to hear some different opinions. I've seen some nasty effects from using some tools like the ultimate tip tool and such. I've been wanting to try the leather method out for awhile, but I'm not exactly what type of leather I should use. Can you get the fine grade leather required from somewhere like your local Walmart or else? Thanks.
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XzyluM said:
Just thought I would ask how most of you burnish your cue tips. I know there is several ways that different people prefer, but I would like to hear some different opinions. I've seen some nasty effects from using some tools like the ultimate tip tool and such. I've been wanting to try the leather method out for awhile, but I'm not exactly what type of leather I should use. Can you get the fine grade leather required from somewhere like your local Walmart or else? Thanks.
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I have a tool called a "Stubby". It has several functions, but I only use it to burnish. It has a cone shaped hole. Porper makes a similar tool. Wet the tip edge (spit) and twist. You must be careful, as you can twist the tip off if you hold the tool at an angle.
 
Try a laminated buisness card. after my tip is flush with the shaft, I wet the sides and use an old i.d. card(usualy last years league membership card) and rub as hard and as fast as you can while turning the cue untill your fingers burn. I've been doing this for about 10 years or so and it works well. Just make sure there's no colors on the laminate or you will leave marks.
 
The smooth back of an abrasive paper will do with its waxy texture. I also used to cut old leather wallets into strips to use for burnishing the tip and shaft...

IMO any smooth leather would be best for it
 
Sounds like leather works best all around. That's probably what I am going to go with. Thanks for all the responses and keep them coming if you have other opinions.
 
Almost... I would avoid at all cost those "cone shaped" burnishing tools like the "Stubby" mentioned above or the Porper tool when burnishing any layered tip. I wouldn't want to peel off any layers.
I install many Talisman Pro tips for customers and always use a piece of leather while spinning in a lathe. Actually, I use leather to burnish all the tips I install. The lathe is NOT required as the same result can had by hand, it just takes longer.

Troy
karambolista said:
How about on my Tiger Sniper tip, can I use any of the advise above? Or would it affect the layers?
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Burnishing tips

Let's suppose you have a slightly mushroomed tip. Can you burnish it even? Or do you need to trim the sides of the tip even and then burnish?
 
I use the inside of a matchbook. (no print on the inside) Works better than leather IMHO. Just SLIGHTLY moisten edge of tip with spit, and spin in matchbook. Makes it shiney ;) :D
 
A stripper I used to know used ice cubes before going on stage ............ oh wait, you're taking about pool cue tips. Never mind--
 
Pelican said:
A stripper I used to know used ice cubes before going on stage ............ oh wait, you're taking about pool cue tips. Never mind--
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Nice, might try some ice cubes on my Espiritu shaft. I suppose it would cause the tip to be more like a Moori maybe? :D
 
XzyluM said:
Nice, might try some ice cubes on my Espiritu shaft. I suppose it would cause the tip to be more like a Moori maybe? :D
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Don't forget to put oil afterwards :D
 
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