White joint material

[hadjcues]

What would be a good white colored material for the joint that's as close to double black linen in characteristics? Sources...

Thanks,

Hadj

 

[Michael Webb]

What would be a good white colored material for the joint that's as close to double black linen in characteristics? Sources...

Thanks,

Hadj

Have you tried Aegis 2

 

[hadjcues]

Have you tried Aegis 2

Mike,

I haven't yet. I've tried the Ivorine3, MP Ivory and delrin that atlas has... might give aegis a shot if you would recommend it. I assumed I can't find something of the white variety that's close to the black linen.

I used to fashion out joint caps with old aramith cueballs I have Hard as a rock. A material close to that would be a great find for me.

Thanks,

hadj

 

[Murray Tucker]

Mike,

I haven't yet. I've tried the Ivorine3, MP Ivory and delrin that atlas has... might give aegis a shot if you would recommend it. I assumed I can't find something of the white variety that's close to the black linen.

I used to fashion out joint caps with old aramith cueballs I have Hard as a rock. A material close to that would be a great find for me.

Thanks,

hadj

Aegis or melamine. Both are a b tch to keep clean while finish sanding though.

 

[Jon]

I heard that if you don't use a smaller tenon for aegis (for joints) that it could crack.

That is the only reason i haven't tried it. I like bigger than standard tenons.

What's the good word?

 

[Michael Webb]

I don't use the aegis anymore but never had a problem with it cracking and yes can be a royal pain sanding, sucks up dust like a magnet. I use different material now but my joints are more than just a collar.

 

[Jon]

I don't use the aegis anymore but never had a problem with it cracking and yes can be a royal pain sanding, sucks up dust like a magnet. I use different material now but my joints are more than just a collar.

And i'd bet that there is no way in hell you would elucidate is there?

 

[hadjcues]

I don't use the aegis anymore but never had a problem with it cracking and yes can be a royal pain sanding, sucks up dust like a magnet. I use different material now but my joints are more than just a collar.

Could you please expound on the subject matter Mr.Webb? I'm all ears... or better yet just PM me

 

[Michael Webb]

No matter what you choose to use for a joint. Do your homework. Find out the pro's and cons of the material. Don't listen to anyone and run your own experiments. The knowledge will make you a better cuemaker as far as what works for you and the hit of your individual cues. The best person you could ever be a student of once you have good basics, is to be a student of yourself. I have been lucky enough to enjoy some conversations with some excellent new school and old school cuemakers and I have always been stubborn enough to try everything myself, If nothing else, just to satisfy my own curiousity.