That would make sense...but the damage is pretty extreme. I couldn't imagine how much would it would take to create that. I don't think I've ever used a piece of chalk THAT worn.Its caused by using well used pieces of chalk and screwing the chalk into the ferrule. The top edge of the abrasive chalk sands the ferrule until it has a groove in it.
I’ve seen these types of ferrules across the country, and I can’t help but think that the plastic ferrule is somehow dissolving or otherwise melting. It just seems way too much to be from hammering away while chalking.That would make sense...but the damage is pretty extreme. I couldn't imagine how much would it would take to create that. I don't think I've ever used a piece of chalk THAT worn.
I’ve been in rooms when I was a kid where every house cue ferrule was like that….I assumed it was a chalking habit that became the norm…I’ve seen these types of ferrules across the country, and I can’t help but think that the plastic ferrule is somehow dissolving or otherwise melting. It just seems way too much to be from hammering away while chalking.