Micro-Grit Shaft Burnishing papers / 3 Different Grades

These work great for a quick slicking of a cue shaft. However, they are primarily to be used by hand.

When using them on a lathe, they will melt if the speed is too high.
 
Rockin' Robin said:
These work great for a quick slicking of a cue shaft. However, they are primarily to be used by hand.

When using them on a lathe, they will melt if the speed is too high.
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I would probably agree that these are meant to be used primarily by hand :wink:. But, Ive never melted one when using it on a shaft on my lathe... Heat is the killer of a lot of things on a lathe, and these are no exception to that rule, however, if your melting them your either using WAY too much pressure, or your lathe speed is too high. My shaft lathe's top speed is about 8000 rpm's, which is absolutely fine with these Micro Grit papers, and like everything else designed for a purpose, let it do the work itself. No need for a lot of pressure to just finish off a final smoothing or just to clean up the dirt and oil off your shaft. If there is a need, you need to use a heavier grit sandpaper first and work your way down (up?, :scratchhead:)

Ive never redone a shaft with these, but you got me to wondering if it could be done on a lathe with these Micro-Grit papers alone... So I had a Tiger X Ultra Shaft I've been meaning to De-Blue and smooth up for quite awhile now and decided to do it this morning with these papers alone.
Well, it defiantly can be done with these. I wouldnt recommend it, because it took about 4x as long as it normally would have, but I didnt melt them and the shaft came out great, looks as good as new.
I then rinsed them off with water and let them dry. Here is a picture of a set of new ones at the top, and the ones I used on the shaft at the bottom. Obviously you can see that the heaviest grit of the 3, the blue, was used the most, but even that one came out almost looking new... :thumbup:

Again, I agree that these arent intended for heavy sanding purposes, but if you have quick access to a lathe (I do, and mine is primarily used, set up and ready for a shaft/tip at any time), it just seems much easier to put it on the lathe and do it, rather than do it by hand (IMO) :thumbup:

 
I've been using Micro Mylar Sanding Film for 25 years, it's without a doubt the best treatment for a players shafts!

Bill Smith "Mr3Cushion"
 
Just ordered a 3 pack and a couple of the moori's....... we shall see............
 
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Still have plenty more of these Nicks Edge... If you would like more than 3, PM me..
 
Just ordered a pack. I have been using a q wiz for a while. I don't mind giving these a shot. I like a smoooooooth shaft! Lol

Chris
 
Bumpity bump bump bump...

Great product here for a smooth shaft... You know you like a smooth shaft....:thumbup:
 
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