Old Yellow Westinghouse Micarta

any left

Hello PD cues if you have any left I would like four please let me know how to send payment if you have any left. Thank JT's cue repairs
 
AuntyDan said:
Wouldn't there be health concerns for the mechanic installing that, as they'd have to turn it down and release fine particles from it containing asbestos?
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When asbestos poisoning hit, it really only affected people who used it day in and day out, consistant exposure is what does it. I was alittle weerie at first but we have proper: ventilation, exhaust, ext....I wear a mask when working with various materials Ivory, cocobolo, micarta, ext......unless your going to use micarta in every cue you build, and theres asbestos hanging in your shop/cuemaking room, I wouldn't think you have to worry.
 
How does the Micarta hit compared to ivory??. Does it deflect less than ivory??.
Thanks.............TommyT
 
The eagle has landed!

Dale,
If he didn't land today, he probably will tomorrow. :dance:
Mr H

BTW, your PM box is full. Do that club membership thing. It increases your stored messsage count to 150, which is worth the $35 IMO.
 
Mr Hoppe said:
Dale,
If he didn't land today, he probably will tomorrow. :dance:
Mr H

BTW, your PM box is full. Do that club membership thing. It increases your stored messsage count to 150, which is worth the $35 IMO.
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I am now PM ready:)

Dale<so many Micarta seekers, so little message-space>
 
How does the Micarta hit compared to ivory??. Does it deflect less than ivory??.
Thanks.............TommyT
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in my experience deflection is comparable to ivory.
 
RFisher said:
When asbestos poisoning hit, it really only affected people who used it day in and day out, consistant exposure is what does it. I was alittle weerie at first but we have proper: ventilation, exhaust, ext....I wear a mask when working with various materials Ivory, cocobolo, micarta, ext......unless your going to use micarta in every cue you build, and theres asbestos hanging in your shop/cuemaking room, I wouldn't think you have to worry.
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I'm no expert, but I'm not so sure the "consistant exposure" theory applies here. Asbestos dust is like miniture hooks, and when you breath it in, it hooks itself in your lungs and stays there. Of course we know it's known to cause cancer, which is why it can't be manufactured any more. Play it safe. Wear a respirator even when cleaning up after cutting. If the dust is airborne, you're at risk.
Mr H
 
RFisher said:
I'm very satisfied with my order, and so are my over seas customers, they like it better than Ivory, not to mention easier to explain to customs. Dale was great to talk with as well.

Never a doubt.
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This is a great point for cue makers and others shipping over-seas.
Mr H
 
Mr Hoppe said:
I'm no expert, but I'm not so sure the "consistant exposure" theory applies here. Asbestos dust is like miniture hooks, and when you breath it in, it hooks itself in your lungs and stays there. Of course we know it's known to cause cancer, which is why it can't be manufactured any more. Play it safe. Wear a respirator even when cleaning up after cutting. If the dust is airborne, you're at risk.
Mr H
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Absolutly correct, Guys need to be wearing respirators when working with ivory, micarta, cocobolo, and other such materials. Although just for point of reason, and argument, if a guy were to install 1-20 micarta ferrules a year, and not wear a mask, I'd say he's going to be fine, but thats just for argument sakes, people should use their brains, and practice safe cue making. I didn't know Micarta forms little hooks when cut? I know Ivory does. Thanks for the info, but I'm using common sense on this one, I'll wear my respirator.
 
Received my Micarta purchase today. Smooth sale and prompt shipment. Better than expected so don't hesitate to deal with Dale if your in the market.

Thanks Dale!
 
The Fastman said:
Received my Micarta purchase today. Smooth sale and prompt shipment. Better than expected so don't hesitate to deal with Dale if your in the market.

Thanks Dale!
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Thanks for the kind words Fast and 2K.

glad you're happy:)

Dale
 
If possible, in addition to wearing a respirator, wet cutting, lathing, or filing is recommended. Water or oil, low speed to minimize airborne droplets, and must clean up the spent fluid.
 
Thanks dale

I got my four yesterday, Thanks very much Dale, I still can't believe i have some. i used a schon cue from the R line about 25 years ago that had old micarta ferrules,and to this day i have used all kinds of cues but to me nothing and i mean nothing hits like this stuff. better get some before it's all gone,you will never get a second chance to get some. Thanks for the fast shipment Dale
 
JT's cuerepair said:
I got my four yesterday, Thanks very much Dale, I still can't believe i have some. i used a schon cue from the R line about 25 years ago that had old micarta ferrules,and to this day i have used all kinds of cues but to me nothing and i mean nothing hits like this stuff. better get some before it's all gone,you will never get a second chance to get some. Thanks for the fast shipment Dale
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Hey Jack,

Pm sent - additional ferrules are ready

Thanks
Dale
 
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