Toothpaste Tip

Thanks. And to be honest I didn't know what a Willard shaper was. I know that shapers make it a lot easier to keep the nickel/dime shape. Like I said I'm pretty new and I am still learning about all the equipment. I have just been shaping my tip with a file by eye then punching holes with the pik/burnishing. I clean the shaft with a small amount of Gojo, damp paper towel, dry immediately with dry paper towel and burnish it with a new dollar bill. Clean the ferrule with, haha yes, toothpaste. and clean the joint threads with paper towel, and apply small amount of vaseline. Now, even if I don't learn of some real products to use from you guys, at least you know my life story :)
 
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JakeDaSnake said:
Thanks. And to be honest I didn't know what a Willard shaper was. I know that shapers make it a lot easier to keep the nickel/dime shape. Like I said I'm pretty new and I am still learning about all the equipment. I have just been shaping my tip with a file by eye then punching holes with the pik/burnishing. I clean the shaft with a small amount of Gojo, damp paper towel, dry immediately with dry paper towel and burnish it with a new dollar bill. Clean the ferrule with, haha yes, toothpaste. and clean the joint threads with paper towel, and apply small amount of vaseline. Now, even if I don't learn of some real products to use from you guys, at least you know my life story :)
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brother all you need is a damp paper towel and a dry one, and keep your hands clean and clean the shaft after every session. You wick the shaft with the damp one then buff it with the dry one...then could pass a little brown cardboard and BANG...nothing but sweetness....don't forget about the clean hands. Routine maintaince is the key to not having to use any of those products much less sanding:eek:....thats how the old timers did it, its the simplest and most effective way to go about it...its the realest product out there lol

be nice to your shaft hommie,
Grey Ghost
 
Seasoned ferrules

JustinHayes said:
You guys clean your ferrules?

.... I just don't let mine eat junk food.
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Ferrules need to be seasoned just like cast iron cookware. This is the main reason for the use of chalk. I actually drill my chalk deep so the chalk contacts the ferrule more easily. This is one of the many secrets to pool that some folks are not giving out. Earl Strickland discovered the seasoning of ferrules and of course many other innovations. He is a real PEARL of wisdom.
 
Yes nail polish remover is good.
Think, if it removes nail polish, what else might it dissolve and remove?
Lets see, maybe the finish on your cue, should you spill some.

An once of prevention is worth a pound of cure. Yes?
 
Blue Hog ridr said:
Yes nail polish remover is good.
Think, if it removes nail polish, what else might it dissolve and remove?
Lets see, maybe the finish on your cue, should you spill some.

An once of prevention is worth a pound of cure. Yes?
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can't spill it on a cotton wool pad.you only needs the smallest of drops:wink:
 
poohatur said:
I never knew you could clean the ferrule with toothpaste. Any preference on what's better? Colgate, Crest, whitening? I want my ferrule to glow.
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Arm and Hammer is what I use. You can buy those little travel tubes for almost nothing. It really cleans them up. I try not to get it on the tip.
 
Toothpaste uses

Manoman2444 said:
Arm and Hammer is what I use. You can buy those little travel tubes for almost nothing. It really cleans them up. I try not to get it on the tip.
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Off the thread, but whatever. Toothpaste is really good for getting the smell of fish from your hands!!
 
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