ok i got my "tiger shaft burnisher" today and used it on my cues and the burnisher got alot of white residue on it, i was wondering is this the finish on my cues? if so sould i stop using the burnisher.
is burnishing dangerious
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i looked at that stuff and might buy it but first, how is it used...just spray and wipe down with a towel?
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SILVER__WOMBAT said:ok i got my "tiger shaft burnisher" today and used it on my cues and the burnisher got alot of white residue on it, i was wondering is this the finish on my cues? if so sould i stop using the burnisher.
Tiger's shaft burnisher really isn't a burnisher. It is an abrasive pad. You were not burnishing your shaft; you were sanding it, removing wood from your shaft, something you don't usually want to do.
A leather shaft burnisher is a much better choice. When burnishing with leather, the leather pushes down any grain in the wood that may have risen as your shaft absorbed small amounts of moisture from your bridge hand. It does not remove the wood.
Good Rolls,
Rasta
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i was looking at buying a kit that had shaft cleaner, cue slick, and cue wax...for $14.00 should i get it? would this be good for my cues...if so how often should i use each product
i was looking at buying a kit that had shaft cleaner, cue slick, and cue wax...for $14.00 should i get it? would this be good for my cues...if so how often should i use each product
SILVER__WOMBAT said:i was looking at buying a kit that had shaft cleaner, cue slick, and cue wax...for $14.00 should i get it? would this be good for my cues...if so how often should i use each product
The best thing that you can do now that you have unsealed the shaft and exposed the wood
is to have it resealed Professionally before you have other more serious problems.
I would also have the person resealing the shaft check to make sure that it is round, in case you have worn some flat spots.
manwon said:The best thing that you can do now that you have unsealed the shaft and exposed the wood
I would also have the person resealing the shaft check to make sure that it is round, in case you have worn some flat spots.
What do you seal it with?
SILVER__WOMBAT said:i was looking at buying a kit that had shaft cleaner, cue slick, and cue wax...for $14.00 should i get it? would this be good for my cues...if so how often should i use each product
I've never had a problem with a shaft because of "unsealing" it. I've used Cue Slick, Cue Silk, Shark Oil, Karseal, and just plain cigarete lighter fluid.. which works fine for cleaning and sealing/slicking. I'm not recommending anything because the truth is that I don't know squat but these things have worked fine for me.
Sensation said:
First place the cue in a lathe, and spin it to see first if it straight. Then check the shaft while spinning for flat spots, which can be felt by running your hand along the spinning shaft.
If there are no flat spots the shaft will not need to be slightly retappered.
At this point the shaft is spun at a higher speed, and a sealer wax is applied and buffed into the exposed wood. The shaft is then burnished with a piece of Cardboard or Leather.
i only used the tiger pad once so im pretty sure im ok...but im gonna stop using it...and buy the cleaning kit
Get a piece of leather and use the rough side to burnish your cue. I have the porper burnisher, which is ok, but my favorite is a round leather coaster. Works great. When you play, use it every few racks, when you put your cue away, wipe with a soft towel and burnish with the leather.
Your shaft may not be snow white, but it will be nice and smooth.
Jim
Your shaft may not be snow white, but it will be nice and smooth.
Jim
im an eabyer and looked onebay for a leater shaft burnisher, but there where none, does anyone know any websites to get it from
Use the backside of a belt.
oki just bought a leather burnisher, is there any cleaners i should use for best results or am i good with what i got
SILVER__WOMBAT said:
For years I've used cigarete lighter fluid on a piece of T shirt. Seems like the new way is to use a Mr. Clean Magic Eraser with some denatured or rubbing alcohol on it. You can use any piece of undyed leather as a burnisher. I like the burnisher sold by Cue Cube. It has a piece of slightly abrasive stuff on one side and leather on the other. Muellers is a good place to buy www.poolndarts.com
Just remembered that there's a thread about Polishing Abrasives that you'd do well to read. The poster is billy jack. he's selling a packet of polishing materials for $10. I bought it and got it and it's good stuff. The 8000 grit stuff is great for burnishing.
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i would use cue wax on my cue and after that once it get slick i will use a cue cleaner...i think this is a better way to treat the cue rather than any sanding or burnishing it which will cause the shaft to be thinner.