Ivory Joint Maintenance

the_saint_siwa

the_saint_siwa

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Greetings cuemakers and experts out there,

1. Are there any special care for Ivory jointed cue? If there are, what are they?
2. On the normal hard/slam shot(not break shot), can it damage the joint?

Thank's
Steve
 
the_saint_siwa said:
Greetings cuemakers and experts out there,

1. Are there any special care for Ivory jointed cue? If there are, what are they?
2. On the normal hard/slam shot(not break shot), can it damage the joint?

Thank's
Steve
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No special care needed, Ivory can crack without warning, Although we cue makers buy what we beleive is good ivory, It's still ivory. I have it on my cue and you would shiver to see what I put that poor thing thru.
 
Both my favorite playing cues have ivory flat faced joints. Been using them both for many, many years (including breaking) without any problems.
 
the_saint_siwa said:
Greetings cuemakers and experts out there,

1. Are there any special care for Ivory jointed cue? If there are, what are they?
2. On the normal hard/slam shot(not break shot), can it damage the joint?

Thank's
Steve
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I don't know for sure, so this is a question not a recommendation. I heard that a little mineral oil occasionally is good for ivory. If the joint is clear coated this would not be effective. Maybe a little on the face?

Tracy
 
I have some Scrimshawed Ivory Jewlery, I was told a Light Coat of Olive Oil helps Ivory NO DRY OUT. I Put a Single Drop on a Q Tip and rub it in....
 
Only problem with olive oil is when it gets old it turns rancid and has a rotten smell to it. I use it daily when cooking, but you can really smell it when it turns bad. Maybe in smaller quantities it may be OK, but why take the chance?? IMHO
John
 
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