Just anoying or will this become a problem?

[DblGonzo]

I finally broke down and bought an expensive customer cue (expensive for me $1500) I have had it for almost a year. I noticed a slight crack developing in the finish over the ring at the joint. I take very good care of my cues and it bothers me that you can feel it when putting the cue together. It started out just on about 1/4 to 1/2 of the ring it is now all the way around. It is an Ivory sleeve with a black material with a silver ring in the middle of the black. Is this something that could be a problem down the road. Or should I just learn to live with it?

 

[seanjonsean]

have you contacted the seller? , can u post pics? can u find out if its the finish or joint itself and what kind of finish, glue or clearcoat etc....

 

[cueman]

That is common where two rings or wood and plastics meet. They move at different rates and often crack the finish. Unfortunately that it is probably something you will have to live with.

 

[DblGonzo]

That is common where two rings or wood and plastics meet. They move at different rates and often crack the finish. Unfortunately that it is probably something you will have to live with.

That is kinda what I figured, It is not really visible. I was just worried that it might expand out.

Thanks,

 

[Russell Cues]

I sent out 2 cues with plastic/wood venneer ring work, during winter. The 3-4 days of shipping time caused the plastic rings to be felt under the finish. Not sure if it would have happened over time but the exposure to freezing temperatures caused the plastic rings to be felt. I refinished the cue to fix the issue.

 

[cueman]

I sent out 2 cues with plastic/wood venneer ring work, during winter. The 3-4 days of shipping time caused the plastic rings to be felt under the finish. Not sure if it would have happened over time but the exposure to freezing temperatures caused the plastic rings to be felt. I refinished the cue to fix the issue.

You refinished it to delay the problem. :smile:

 

[Russell Cues]

You refinished it to delay the problem. :smile:

Well I already had the problem but hopefully the next time it gets shipped its not below freezing weather and im not the one shipping it But will they pop again, never can tell.

 

[whammo57]

I finished this cue and buffed it out. Every metal ring popped and you could feel them. I sanded it down to the wood and put the cue in the lathe. I use a knife file and filed all the rings down below the surface. I refinished it and it is smooth as glass.

BUT.... I believe they will pop again some day.

Kim

 

[cueman]

I quit using the colored plastic rings and metal washer type of rings years ago because they pop through. Filing it undersized helps with the metal rings for sure, but does not totally solve the problem. A really thick finish also helps.

 

[whammo57]

I quit using the colored plastic rings and metal washer type of rings years ago because they pop through. Filing it undersized helps with the metal rings for sure, but does not totally solve the problem. A really thick finish also helps.

Do you use fiber, wood, or phenolic rings???? I have had a few of all of them pop but I sand them a little more now and have almost eliminated the pop.... but every once in a while one will still pop.

Kim

 

[cueman]

Do you use fiber, wood, or phenolic rings???? I have had a few of all of them pop but I sand them a little more now and have almost eliminated the pop.... but every once in a while one will still pop.

Kim

I use Phenolic and wood rings, but not fiber. So far I have good luck with wood rings made out of veneers that were glued together with West System.

 

[KJ Cues]

This topic has been addressed before and was even supported with data.
The rings DO NOT expand and contract at the temps that the finished cue is subjected to.
You're going down the wrong path, enjoy the view.
What I would suggest that you explore is a finish that will permanently adhere to shiny surfaces.
You know, the type of surface that has no grit for the finish to bite.
It's not a 'popping' issue, it's a finish problem

HTHs, KJ

 

[Dave38]

This topic has been addressed before and was even supported with data.
The rings DO NOT expand and contract at the temps that the finished cue is subjected to.
You're going down the wrong path, enjoy the view.
What I would suggest that you explore is a finish that will permanently adhere to shiny surfaces.
You know, the type of surface that has no grit for the finish to bite.
It's not a 'popping' issue, it's a finish problem

HTHs, KJ

I gotta say, I believe you are correct. I have a scrapped cue that had brass rings in it. It got scrapped due to the finish kept popping off the rings in the shop. I tried different epoxy basecoats, CA, waterbased sealers, filing, sanding, more CA...everything I could think of. When I switched to Diamond clear finish, I re-sanded the cue and rings, then applied 4 coats of Diamond Clear with no base coats. Those rings are still flush. Unfortunately, the cue is too narrow now due to all the sanding and also warped, but the rings look fine...lol
Dave