Ringwork popped...question

[RichSchultz]

I have a question please. I can feel 2 of my rings through the finish. What's involved in repair? Is it just a matter of applying more varnish/lacquer, etc.? Or does the existing finish get removed, rings pushed back in place, and refinished? Is it a tough job?

Thanks!

 

[KJ Cues]

We can forget about the rings having moved; they don't.
Most finishes with age will contract, ie, your finish got tighter.

 

[MVPCues]

What KJ said. The human fingers can feel as small as a 13 nanometer difference in surfaces. If a dial indicator were set up against your cue and the variation measured, what you are feeling would likely be .001" transition or so. If you can barely catch the edge with your fingernail, it might be around .0025". A human hair is usually .0025"- .003".

In addition to finishes shrinking, different ring materials will expand/contract at different rates (changes in climates contributes to this), but they don't "move" in a way that they would ever be "pushed back into place". Cues aren't built that way.

 

[whammo57]

Next time you are in the pool hall............ feel the other cues there.......... I bet you can feel the rings on 8 out of 10 cues.................... something cue makers have been striving to fix for 80 years.............. not with complete success,

Kim

 

[RichSchultz]

Interesting! One of my rings is flush, also.

So...should the rings being raised affect resale value? Should I invest in refinishing?

 

[pescadoman]

Interesting! One of my rings is flush, also.

So...should the rings being raised affect resale value? Should I invest in refinishing?

I'll say it depends on the cue. If it is collectible, some may want it original. If there isn't any lifting, then a scuff and a couple coats are all that are needed. Regardless, none of it is really something I'd consider unless I was ready to sell.

 

[cueman]

My solution to silver washer type rings popping through the finish used to be filing them slightly undersized to the surface. But I found that only to lesson the problem instead of really being the right solution. Then I came up with the right solution for me and that was to quit using them. I have used very few of them in the last 20 plus years. It is doubtful you will get your refinish cost back if you sell it unless it is a really high dollar cue.