Leather and Wood-Safe for storage?

jimmyco

jimmyco

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Hello all, my first post, I hope it's in the correct forum.

My question concerns leather cue cases and their use as short term / long term storage. Do they have any detrimental effect on wood shafts, or butts with the many exotic materials available?

Thanks in advance for any replies and thank you for an outstanding site. The wisdom found here is truely priceless.
 
Thanks for the welcome and the link to the thread. Interesting opinion and thoughts on the different options.

I welcome Mr. Bartons' opinion. I have seen the beatiful leather goods his companies have created. My main concern is the chemicals used in the tanning process of the leather, if they could somehow migrate to the cues over time.
I have seen the damage that leather gun cases can do to blued steel, stainless steel and brass weapons as well as stocks and grips of wood.
But I may be comparing apples and oranges.

Thanks again.
 
Not sure I understand your question as in gun cases and cue cases, the leather normally never comes in contact with the item being stored- most all cases have a non leather inner liner. Also never heard of leather contaminating steel, wood, or ivory/laminates; unless I am mistaken.
 
Good point about the leather not contacting the cue.

I am not well informed when it comes to pool, and more than likely being overly cautious, perhaps borderline paranoid, when it comes to protecting the substantial investment one can make in equipment.

I really like the look of leather cases. Thanks for putting my mind at ease.
 
Could you please go into detail about the damage you have seen on wood grips & stocks from leather?
Was the wood in contact with the leather or was it just nearby?

jimmyco said:
My main concern is the chemicals used in the tanning process of the leather, if they could somehow migrate to the cues over time.

I have seen the damage that leather gun cases can do to blued steel, stainless steel and brass weapons as well as stocks and grips of wood.
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mikemosconi said:
Not sure I understand your question as in gun cases and cue cases, the leather normally never comes in contact with the item being stored- most all cases have a non leather inner liner. Also never heard of leather contaminating steel, wood, or ivory/laminates; unless I am mistaken.
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Could you please go into detail about the damage you have seen on wood grips & stocks from leather?
Was the wood in contact with the leather or was it just nearby?
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Darkening of the wood, softening or lifting of the finish and warp. The damage I have seen has been limited to the edges, but in need of repair nonetheless.

The leather was in contact in some instances, such as straps used for securing on the inside of the case, or full contact such as a rifle scabbard. Others unknown, just going by word of the owners.

Unfortunately, many guns remain cased all year until hunting season, some much longer. Sure hope that will never be a concern with a cue.
 
jimmyco said:
Darkening of the wood, softening or lifting of the finish and warp. The damage I have seen has been limited to the edges, but in need of repair nonetheless.

The leather was in contact in some instances, such as straps used for securing on the inside of the case, or full contact such as a rifle scabbard. Others unknown, just going by word of the owners.

Unfortunately, many guns remain cased all year until hunting season, some much longer. Sure hope that will never be a concern with a cue.
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If what are hearing and seeing is true I would be very concerned about cues and leather being stored together long term.
 
Leather straps and strap ends can certainly wreak havoc with certain guitar finishes. I've never known if it was the dye in the leather or the chemicals used in tanning, or both. And there's no foolproof way to know which guitars finishes it will affect, although true lacquer finishes seem to be the worst.

Given that it's unpredictable but clearly does happen I look at it like cats and dogs: best to keep them apart.

Let me add that I'm talking about direct contact situations, not just close proximity.
 
I would think quality leather would have oils or something in it to preserve the leather, and might leech into something absorbent or prone to accepting moisture if left in contact for long periods.

Not terribly sure, but I wouldn't chance it.


Oh, and welcome!
 
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