Leather for burnishing shaft

[Forbin]

I'd like to buy a nice, soft piece of undyed leather that is ideal for burnishing shafts. Specifically what type of leather should I be looking for? Can anyone recommend a good source for a very small quantity? I bought a leather burnisher from one of the big online billiards stores, but I'd like to get a piece that's a few inches larger.
Thanks!!

 

[Johnny Rosato]

I'd like to buy a nice, soft piece of undyed leather that is ideal for burnishing shafts. Specifically what type of leather should I be looking for? Can anyone recommend a good source for a very small quantity? I bought a leather burnisher from one of the big online billiards stores, but I'd like to get a piece that's a few inches larger.
Thanks!!

Check around thrift stores and yard sales for leather purses that haven't been dyed. Also try your local shoe repair guy !!!

 

[Tramp Steamer]

I never used leather. Instead I used Sparkle paper towels, folded in half.
Here's the reason. Most pieces of leather are so thick that you can't feel the heat as it builds up from the friction you generate when working the shaft. This is especially problematic when burnishing ferrules. Some ferrule material will actually melt before you know it.
Sparkle paper towels will do just as good a job at burnishing, with much better control over the heat.

 

[Bavafongoul]

I use a Tiger Leather Burnisher...........the best one I've found and I've tried 5-6 others.
It doesn't wear out and when you burnish fast & hard, you can feel the frictional heat.

 

[Dave-Kat]

I have tried it all. I use small Ace Hardware thick brown paper bag for burnishing shaft to 'glass' like slick polished finish. I can feel warmth under pressure and rotate accordingly.

On ferrules use 'Paper Towels' like Tramp, on Tips, a chunk of stiff 1/8" thick of leather makes em' shine and sealed up.


-Kat,

 

[lakeman77]

try local saddle and tack shops. you don't need a big piece.

 

[Johnny Rosato]

I never used leather. Instead I used Sparkle paper towels, folded in half.
Here's the reason. Most pieces of leather are so thick that you can't feel the heat as it builds up from the friction you generate when working the shaft. This is especially problematic when burnishing ferrules. Some ferrule material will actually melt before you know it.
Sparkle paper towels will do just as good a job at burnishing, with much better control over the heat.

Hey Tramp, she bought a shit load of Bounty on sale. Will they work as well as Sparkle, if not I could always sneak in a roll or 2 !!! LOL

 

[Tramp Steamer]

Hey tramp, she bought a shit load of bounty on sale. Will they work as well as sparkle, if not I could always sneak in a roll or 2 !!! LOL

As you know, Bounty is the quicker picker upper, so hell yes, go right ahead.
I always used Sparkle because it reminded me of the diamond my first wife wore. The one she pawned to pay for the divorce. I get a lump in my throat just talking about it. :smile:

 

[murdoc23]

Why not Seyberts? They have several options, all pretty reasonable $

https://www.seyberts.com/pool-cue-shaft-care

 

[DMM4342]

If you feel you must have leather then use the Yellow Pager and look under;
Upholstery; Remnants.
And use the phone to ask about leather.
Some upholsters do leather upholstery, others do not.

Dave

 

[louieatienza]

Get a chamois, works pretty well for burnishing. Softer than most leathers too so it's easier to wrap around the cue.

 

[arps]

i use this,

 

[Forbin]

I have tried it all. I use small Ace Hardware thick brown paper bag for burnishing shaft to 'glass' like slick polished finish. I can feel warmth under pressure and rotate accordingly.

On ferrules use 'Paper Towels' like Tramp, on Tips, a chunk of stiff 1/8" thick of leather makes em' shine and sealed up.


-Kat,

Thanks for all the responses! I've read the paper bag recommendation many times, but I guess I never tried it because I assumed it was just a cheap and easy to find substitute for leather. I just tried it out of necessity since my leather burnisher disappeared, and I'm liking the paper bag much better!

 

[Badbeat13]

Blue jean material also works.

 

[cubswin]

I use a old piece of deer skin

 

[pdcue]

Thanks for all the responses! I've read the paper bag recommendation many times, but I guess I never tried it because I assumed it was just a cheap and easy to find substitute for leather. I just tried it out of necessity since my leather burnisher disappeared, and I'm liking the paper bag much better!

The brown bag, known in the trade as kraft paper, is an old woodturners trick, It actually
has some abrasive effect, said to be like 3000 grit sandpaper.

Dale

 

[mortuarymike-nv]

paper bags

The brown bag, known in the trade as kraft paper, is an old woodturners trick, It actually
has some abrasive effect, said to be like 3000 grit sandpaper.

Dale

Brown paper bags are sprayed with wax , either paraffin or carnauba wax.
Same as paper money ...