New Cue Shaft Sealer

brianna187

brianna187

BRIANNA SINCE 1988
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Save A Shaft

Was Wanting Some Input On Our Cue Shaft Sealer, We Both Sold And Gave Away 100 Plus Bottles At The Expo I Have Had Positive Feedback From A Few So Far So If You Have Had A Chance To Use It Yet, Please Post What You Think Thanks....lee
 
Hey Lee, I let you know I loved it at SBE when you gave me a bottle to use while there doing repairs. Of the two bottles I bought, I gave one to a freind in NC that works on cues. He loves it also. Thanks for a simple product to use. Lee Davis
 
I've been using it for the last week or two on a hundred or so shafts but I'm not sure the correct way to use it. When applied it really makes the shaft shine but I can see a hard film on the surface. I'm sure this is not good as it will probably get sticky in many peoples hands. I have tried a number of different ways of removing or treating this surface glare but still haven't settled on just what is best. I've tried finishing up with 1200 grit, I've tried 2000 grit, I've tried jewelers rouge and I've put a light coat of cue wax on all of the above applications. The stuff just seems so thick that I'm wondering if it is actually getting into the pores of the wood and sealing as it should or if it is just on the surface and being removed when I do my secondary polishing and buffing. Any one found a successful way of application so that it shines but does not leave a sticky film on some peoples hand?

Dick
 
rhncue said:
I've been using it for the last week or two on a hundred or so shafts but I'm not sure the correct way to use it. When applied it really makes the shaft shine but I can see a hard film on the surface. I'm sure this is not good as it will probably get sticky in many peoples hands. I have tried a number of different ways of removing or treating this surface glare but still haven't settled on just what is best. I've tried finishing up with 1200 grit, I've tried 2000 grit, I've tried jewelers rouge and I've put a light coat of cue wax on all of the above applications. The stuff just seems so thick that I'm wondering if it is actually getting into the pores of the wood and sealing as it should or if it is just on the surface and being removed when I do my secondary polishing and buffing. Any one found a successful way of application so that it shines but does not leave a sticky film on some peoples hand?

Dick
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I felt the same way as I worked it. My hands were quite sticky. I finished it wth 2000, then spent some time washing my hands. When I took it to the pool hall about half an hour later, all stickiness was gone and if felt about perfect. Seems to dry up pretty hard, smooth, and not so porous.
 
Sealer and cleaner

I agree- the sealer is very sticky to start off with. After applying it I'll take a fresh rag and really burnish the stuff in there on the lathe. Generating a little heat seems to be key in the sealing process. Afterwards, I'll hit it with some 2000 and/or a leather burnisher to finish it off. It is smooth after that.

One item of note is that this sealer gives the shaft a nice honey color, so if you want a snow white shaft versus a classic-looking honey-colored shaft, you may want to try something else. Lee probably has another sealer!

As an aside, I've also tried his Save-A-Shaft Blue Cleaner prior to sealing the shaft. It gets in there pretty good- it foams up a bit and definitely opens up the pores. If you're worried about getting the shaft wet this isn't for you, but if you want to get it clean, this is definitely worth a shot.
 
Be VERY careful not to use TOO much. Its easy to do. That should stop most of the sticky problems.
 
brianna187 said:
Save A Shaft

Was Wanting Some Input On Our Cue Shaft Sealer, We Both Sold And Gave Away 100 Plus Bottles At The Expo I Have Had Positive Feedback From A Few So Far So If You Have Had A Chance To Use It Yet, Please Post What You Think Thanks....lee
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Hi LEE; I have kept track of how many shafts I can get out of one of your bottles of SHAFT SEALER. I just finished the 50th shaft & the bottle is still about 1/3 full. I'm guessing that I'll get about 80-90 shafts out of this one bottle. As for a review... I put a coat of sealer on my playing Q, sanded it with 1500 grit & applied a second coat. I sanded & burnished that coat, with leather. I have played for at least 2 hours a day, 5 days a week for 2 months. The shaft looks NEW & feels very smooth. Using it on your shafts will leave a sticky residue, that I remove with a little bit of lacquer thinner & then soap & water. For 10 bucks I don't know how you can go wrong...JER
 
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