why not holly

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Why is holly not used more. Is it not stable or something. I think an Ivory point cue
is one of the best looking cues there is. But with all of the problems now with Ivory,
plus the cost it makes it a problem. I see some really nice looking cue but the white
is some sort of plastic and it cheapens it to me. Wood does not. If there is a problem
with making spliced points out of holly could they not be cnc. I for one like cnc points
better. Put a dot or clover leaf at the radius and it looks fine. I have only seen a few
cues with holly points.
 
jackpot said:
Why is holly not used more. Is it not stable or something. I think an Ivory point cue
is one of the best looking cues there is. But with all of the problems now with Ivory,
plus the cost it makes it a problem. I see some really nice looking cue but the white
is some sort of plastic and it cheapens it to me. Wood does not. If there is a problem
with making spliced points out of holly could they not be cnc. I for one like cnc points
better. Put a dot or clover leaf at the radius and it looks fine. I have only seen a few
cues with holly points.
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It's hard to come by that snow white holly...
 
Blowing high pressure air on it while sanding it is the only way I know to keep it clean. Why are we not seeing more of this being stabilized since it is one of the most Ivory looking material out there? Does it yellow when stabilized?
 
Here's one I built.

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How did you manage to keep the holly so white and what do you use to seal the wood Ryan?
 
I haven't worked with it since early 2000. Consistently a pain in the ass. I use Elforyn now.
Great veneer work Ryan.
 
BHQ - Rosewood / Holly

This is a cue built for me by Brent Hartman from Rosewood with Holly veneers.
 

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john coloccia said:
A trick pen tuners use is to saturate the Holly with thin CA before sanding.
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HOLY SHEEP SHIT. Someone who didn't play show and no tell that actually said something of use.
Thank you John
I don't use CA but it will help if I ever try Holly again.
 
Michael Webb said:
HOLY SHEEP SHIT. Someone who didn't play show and no tell that actually said something of use.
Thank you John
I don't use CA but it will help if I ever try Holly again.
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Ha ha...well, as always try it on some scrap first. It worked OK for me on a pen, but it offers minimal protection...just enough for finish sanding. Could be useful, though.
 
john coloccia said:
Ha ha...well, as always try it on some scrap first. It worked OK for me on a pen, but it offers minimal protection...just enough for finish sanding. Could be useful, though.
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Hi John
I was serious about the thank you. I really appreciate it.
 
Michael Webb said:
I haven't worked with it since early 2000. Consistently a pain in the ass. I use Elforyn now.
Great veneer work Ryan.
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I sealed the wood with finishing epoxy before I sanded it.

Also, if you use an auto clear coat, sealing with CA is not a good idea. Unless you really, REALLY, know what you are doing, there will be issues down the road.
 
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