Stripping cue help please

qbilder said:
I use a razor blade or utility blade on edge with cue spinning moderately fast, and cut/peel the finish off. Once you get the majority off, it's easy to sand clean. No doubt there are other ways, probably even better ways, but this is what I do.
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I use that method as well. What I've learned over the last 20 years is that there is no one-size-fits-all when working on cues. I need to know several ways to do each task. Scraping isn't always the best option. Stripping isn't always the best option. Sanding isn't always the best option.
 
stripping cue

If I had a few bucks for every cue I've seen that was hacked to death with
sand paper I'd be having lunch with Warren Buffet.
RAT is right on, there usually is a best way for each combination.
Where Rat talks, it's from hundreds if not a thousand completed projects.
Most posters are pontificating from a very small data base.
Don't think they attack priceless antique funiture with sand paper
when it comes time to refinish. And that is mosty put together with
hide glue. My Dad use to refinish high end piano's,
chemical stripping was the first step.
JMO
 
whammo57 said:
It is so east to get a leopard to show his spots.............



hahahahaha


Kim
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Whereas the idiocy of a dunce is readily apparent without having to get him to do anything. Also, the leopard knows how to spell the word "easy".

But it is good to see you can laugh about your, um... condition.

TW

 
FFS...............:(

If I can get a reply without sarcasm or critique on my use adjectives, adverbs......ect., my spelling, and syntax, I'd like to know how you neutralize the stripper.

The ones I have used were neutralized with water. I don't see that as a problem with aluminum, but wood?



Please don't say I used et cetera wrong, as I know I did not. I used it in lieu of listing all the other blah blahs(pronouns ECT).

Oh, and blah is a word damnit
 
Thomas Wayne said:


Whereas the idiocy of a dunce is readily apparent without having to get him to do anything. Also, the leopard knows how to spell the word "easy".

But it is good to see you can laugh about your, um... condition.

TW
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Kepe it going you're my puppet....


LOL


Kim..
 
Heirloom Furniture Stripper. Also should be available at Home Depot.
Glue Friendly. Some furniture does have glue joints too.

So far, have used this on Sneakies and jump cues with splices.

I apply a coat, go upstairs and have a libation, wait 15 and scrape with a blade, back and forth at 45 degrees. The finish is bubbled. You could remove it with a plastic scrapper if you wanted.

Another coat, repeat and done.

Would I use it on a Decal cue. No. But then, how many people want their decal cues refinished. Prolly wouldn't sand a decal cue either.

I would use it on one of my own with points first before I attempted one for a customer.

But, so far, have not blown up a Sneakie, to the best of my knowledge.

I know a couple of Furniture Repairmen. If they had to rely on sanding exclusively, they wouldn't be doing it any longer.

As a small side. One guy did a Grand piano for a local Judge who brought the pianer over from Austria. The judge was so pleased
that the tip for the refinisher, was a ticket for him and his wife to Hawaii. True story.


I'd be having lunch with Warren Buffet.
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Or maybe a Buffet with Steven Lunch. He's not as famous. I would have a Buffet with Jimmy Buffet any day.

Just teasin ya Steve.
 
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whammo57 said:
Kepe it going you're my puppet....


LOL


Kim..
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Nah. You were in way over your head (such as it is) a long time ago, and I've solidly made my point. Plus it looks like a number of cue repair experts with knowledge that far exceeds yours are pitching in now, so the OP is probably in good hands.

Again, it's good to see you laughing. If one can laugh at their own shortcomings - even ones as serious as yours - it's always a good thing.

TW

 
pescadoman said:
I'd like to know how you neutralize the stripper.
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Give her a dollar.... Wait! You said no sarcasm.

I use stripper under strict supervision. I never apply and walk away. Once I get the finish to soften or even bubble, I quickly wipe the stripper away and use a blade to scrap the finish from the cue. When I get most or all of it remove, I run a damp sponge over it, if needed.
 
Thomas Wayne said:


Nah. You were in way over your head (such as it is) a long time ago, and I've solidly made my point. Plus it looks like a number of cue repair experts with knowledge that far exceeds yours are pitching in now, so the OP is probably in good hands.

Again, it's good to see you laughing. If one can laugh at their own shortcomings - even ones as serious as yours - it's always a good thing.

TW
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Pull a string and hear him sing............... he's my puppet.............



hahahaaha


Kim
 
<< thank you gentlemen >>

Appreciate all your input and suggestions regarding my post cue craftsmen. I have never refinished a pool cue and will report back after I get it finished. I am stripping with quality heirloom stripper then finishing up hand sanding then oil hand rub.

I have some nice cues and but I have a thing for old Duff''s. This SP in particular has a very a very nice solid old piece of figured maple but checked. Old finish is coming off for a nice simple hand rubbed finish.

I have used clear satin Watco Danish oil in the past with nice results . Any builders have a finish you prefer ? I would like a matte, natural satin finish. Please no arguing fellas.

Thanks again to those who have taken the time to post,
-Davekat
 
Wow been 2 years already. Got a Nice used 'High Gloss' Coco SP coming.

Going to be 'wincing' as I take the 'brush' out on that thick glassy high gloss UV stabilized poly. Yikes....:groucho:

Anything new you would like to share you have come across besides a blade or 220g ?

Kind regards,

-Kat,
 
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