what's the deal with Micarta?

[ugotactionTX]

I keep hearing about micarta ferrules being a good choice. I just bought a cue with old yellow micarta ferrules. its on the way but I don't know what to expect. Why is the Yellow supposed to be better... is it? how does micarta compare with other types of ferrules


Please enlighten me!!!!

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My wood: Madison Bob, Kikel, Klein, Schon, Olivier, Jerico, DP, Huebler,

 

[masonh]

i actually like the newer yellow stuff better than the old stuff,but most people like the older stuff.i think the older stuff deflects a little more than the new,but that is just my opinion.the new yellow stays cleaner too,and hits a little crisper.

 

[manwon]

I keep hearing about micarta ferrules being a good choice. I just bought a cue with old yellow micarta ferrules. its on the way but I don't know what to expect. Why is the Yellow supposed to be better... is it? how does micarta compare with other types of ferrules


Please enlighten me!!!!

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My wood: Madison Bob, Kikel, Klein, Schon, Olivier, Jerico, DP, Huebler,

I have always liked the way it hit, however, at this point in time with all the materials we have availible for cue building. I for one am uncertain it is any better than some of the new materials. But, one thing you can be certain of, it's kinda like a women!!! When you can have her every day she becomes a great stress releiver!!! However, once you get married and lifes priorities kickin , you will be able to have her less and less, but because you can not have her every day, you will want her more and more!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Dave38]

I have always liked the way it hit, however, at this point in time with all the materials we have availible for cue building. I for one am uncertain it is any better than some of the new materials. But, one thing you can be certain of, it's kinda like a women!!! When you can her every day she becomes a great stress releiver!!! However, once you get married and lifes priorities kickin , you can have it less and less, but because you can not have it every day you want it more and more!!!!!!!!!!!!

All I can say is....TAP,TAP,TAP!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[JoeyInCali]

THe old ones will kill the maker b/c of it's asbestos content so that maker's cue will become more collectible.

 

[cubswin]

THe old ones will kill the maker b/c of it's asbestos content so that maker's cue will become more collectible.

I hadn't thought of that before, but excellent point.

Did any of the older cuemakers actually die from lung cancer or other related asbestos problems in all seriousness?

 

[JoeyInCali]

I hadn't thought of that before, but excellent point.

Did any of the older cuemakers actually die from lung cancer or other related asbestos problems in all seriousness?

Probably not but I wonder about knifemakers.
Imagine sheets of that thing being hand filed for knife handles.

 

[cubswin]

Probably not but I wonder about knifemakers.
Imagine sheets of that thing being hand filed for knife handles.

Did a quick look on google without any results, but things like that rarely show up anyway.

 

[pdcue]

I hadn't thought of that before, but excellent point.

Did any of the older cuemakers actually die from lung cancer or other related asbestos problems in all seriousness?

If it really was a danger, Bob Runde would be long gone.
Schon made about 1000 cues a year while he was there.
All of them had Micarta ferrules till they ran out of material.

Ditto for Southwest.
Bert Schrager used it for decades - he is still alive and kicking
at 88(?)

Dale<who doesn't feel endangered>

 

[pdcue]

I keep hearing about micarta ferrules being a good choice. I just bought a cue with old yellow micarta ferrules. its on the way but I don't know what to expect. Why is the Yellow supposed to be better... is it? how does micarta compare with other types of ferrules


Please enlighten me!!!!

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My wood: Madison Bob, Kikel, Klein, Schon, Olivier, Jerico, DP, Huebler,

Micarta has a solid, yet resiliant 'hit' that is prefered by many players.
Southwest used it for years till the supply dried up.

I also like ivory a bit harder than Micarta, but not harsh nor
tinky, like so many of the plastics.

The other end would be the soft mushy, plastics, like on cheap
inports and Moochies.

So Micarta is kinda like Goldie Locks - not too hard, not too soft...

Personaly, I still have plenty of Ivory - but I have Micarta on most
all of the shafts I play with.

But it still comes down to personal pref - YMMV

Dale

 

[masonh]

you have to figure that thwe amount of asbestos in the micarta is minimal and considering the size of a ferrule,there shouldn't be too much danger in turning it.as long as you don't hold your nose over the lathe and huff it,you should be fine.