Where to find "thick" trim rings?

slim123 said:
Get a dictionary, or just use google GO AWAY My spelling is correct,
Where are your suggestions for this gentleman's post anything can be made to look like anything else , do the work or the leg work and find your answers
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I didn't question the spelling, I don't know what you are suggesting was plagiarized.

As for going away, no thanks.
 
DeeDeeCues said:
I didn't question the spelling, I don't know what you are suggesting was plagiarized.

As for going away, no thanks.
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The gentleman that made the post was suggestiing he was copying, nothing on you my friend, i was just trying to show him another direction, money wise, work wise and the possibility that it would come back on him. Anything can be done if it's talked about, i'm sure a plastic or stained wood could replicate copper or any other metal. Do the work figure it out
 
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To the OP, I'm surprised no one has cautioned you on using metal rings next to wood. Metal shrinks and expands with temperature moreso than wood, often causing the rings to "stand out" or break the finish coat.
But if you know, you know.
Gary
 
Gary - thanks for the caution. I know I'm taking a risk with the metal/wood combo but thought the look was attractive and apparently other makers have resolved the issue somehow. The good news on this one is that I'm making it as an experiment and have no plans to sell it. If it fails, as it sounds like it probably will, I'll have learned something. Again, thanks for the warning!

Tom
 
GBCues said:
To the OP, I'm surprised no one has cautioned you on using metal rings next to wood. Metal shrinks and expands with temperature moreso than wood, often causing the rings to "stand out" or break the finish coat.
But if you know, you know.
Gary
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I believe you have that backwards, the rings are more stable than the wood. It is the wood that swells and shrinks with moisture exchange. For the metal to expand any discernible amount would take a lot of cold or heat. Unless you are leaving your cue out in extreme temps, the wood is way more susceptible to change size with environmental changes. More so do to humidity than temperature.
 
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Going to try this. Found some 4mm thick solid copper plate. Will laser cut and see how it goes.

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Couple of tips I can give you is make sure before gluing up your rings you take the time to properly prep your rings. Give them a good scuff with a coarse grit sandpaper. Also clean them well with a good solvent to remove any grease or contamination. I would also suggest that you sandwich your rings with a stable fiber rather than wood. I think that is key to minimizing the so called "ring pop". Also when you are finishing the cue take your time and give the copper extra attention and be sure to clean them well after polishing so you don't have any adhesion problems with the finish.
 
Thank you for those tips. I've been considering what to sandwich the copper with and have some really nice carbon fiber and black Juma; either of which would look good. We'll see.

Again, thanks!
 
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