How do they make Billiard Chalk

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So, if anyone remembers, I recently switched to Blue Diamond chalk. I do like, but think that it wears down faster than Masters.

So, that got me thinking (Dangerous, I know!). The BD is a finer 'grind' then the Masters. Finer grind applies easier, stays on better, etc.

But, after they grind the chalk ... How do they form it into a block? Adhesive? Pressure? What? Curious !!!!
 
That would be a great idea for the show "How It's Made". They always say at the end of their program to send suggestions to them for new shows. This show is on the Science Channel.
 
Good Idea...The host, Mike would probably end up looking like a SMURF!! LOL
 
Cue tip chalk (invented in its modern form by straight rail billiard pro William A. Spinks and chemist William Hoskins in 1897)[12][13] is made by crushing silica and the abrasive substance corundum or aloxite[13] (aluminum oxide),[14][15] into a powder.[13] It is combined with dye (originally and most commonly green or blue-green, like traditional billiard cloth, but available today, like the cloth, in many colors) and a binder (glue).[13] Each manufacturer's brand has different qualities, which can significantly affect play. High humidity can also impair the effectiveness of chalk. Harder, drier compounds are generally considered superior by most players.

LINK: http://webcache.googleusercontent.c...lliard+chalk+is+made&cd=1&hl=en&ct=clnk&gl=us
 
TX Poolnut said:
Cue tip chalk (invented in its modern form by straight rail billiard pro William A. Spinks and chemist William Hoskins in 1897)[12][13] is made by crushing silica and the abrasive substance corundum or aloxite[13] (aluminum oxide),[14][15] into a powder.[13] It is combined with dye (originally and most commonly green or blue-green, like traditional billiard cloth, but available today, like the cloth, in many colors) and a binder (glue).[13] Each manufacturer's brand has different qualities, which can significantly affect play. High humidity can also impair the effectiveness of chalk. Harder, drier compounds are generally considered superior by most players.

LINK: http://webcache.googleusercontent.c...lliard+chalk+is+made&cd=1&hl=en&ct=clnk&gl=us
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Thanks for the Wiki link.....I will read this when i have 6 hours to kill getting lost in the world of Wiki !

i will start out reading about the Science of Chalk, and finish up learning about the Anatomy of an Ant !!!!

I Love Wiki !
Steve
 
stevekur1 said:
Thanks for the Wiki link.....I will read this when i have 6 hours to kill getting lost in the world of Wiki !

i will start out reading about the Science of Chalk, and finish up learning about the Anatomy of an Ant !!!!

I Love Wiki !
Steve
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Ha! I do the same thing. Two days ago, I was reading about SLR cameras on wikipedia and, 30 minutes later, wound up on their page about coral snakes. :smile:
 
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