Dents and dings in cues , how to remove ??

[tomeestrings]

Was wondering if anybody knows how to remove minor dents in cues ??

[DeanH]

Was wondering if anybody knows how to remove minor dents in cues ??

many threads on this, and a few different methods:
1) damp cloth and iron - does work but caution, "less-is-more", can work on quite deep dents.
2) damp cotton wool ball placed and taped in/over the dent - leave over night/or at least for some time - not tried this but others have had good results.
3) rub with glass - tried this a few times with no success. (only for shallow dents?)
4) kettle steam - hold cue in the hot steam, never tried this (chicken )

5) send to cue-doctor/maker - works every time

[stejohn]

surely if you have worked on instruments worth £250,000 you'd know how to remove a few little dents form a bit of wood

[tomeestrings]

Cheers for that , just wondered if anybody knew !!!

Try some plastecine (not sure if I have spelled that right ?) roll into a worm shape and mould around the dent and press it firmly to the shaft making a firm seal reveal the dent by scraping away any plastecine and mould a well to take on some water !!! Tape cue to a flat surface and pour cold water into the well above the dent !!! Obviously any polish or lacquer needs to be removed ( just scrape with a sharp blade to bare wood ) Leave overnight and the dent should have swelled back to shape ??? Repeat if needed ?? Dont be tempted to do anything more for at least a week , allow to dry naturally before any final finishing lol x

[danam1]

many threads on this, and a few different methods:
1) damp cloth and iron - does work but caution, "less-is-more", can work on quite deep dents.
2) damp cotton wool ball placed and taped in/over the dent - leave over night/or at least for some time - not tried this but others have had good results.
3) rub with glass - tried this a few times with no success. (only for shallow dents?)
4) kettle steam - hold cue in the hot steam, never tried this (chicken )

5) send to cue-doctor/maker - works every time

I have quite successfully used an iron and damp tea towel but try and use the edge of the towel where it is thicker.
If the dent is not totally removed wait until completely dry then use the glass method ( I find a wine glass stem works best ).
Failing that use option 5 above

[tomeestrings]

I do Indeed and much more , I am only here to help and give advice to those who may not have any idea !!!

Plus I need to open 10 threads before I can participate further !!! Also I am reading and learning . I hope to gain many tips from this site so my cues will be legendary some day ????

[danam1]

I do Indeed and much more , I am only here to help and give advice to those who may not have any idea !!!

Plus I need to open 10 threads before I can participate further !!! Also I am reading and learning . I hope to gain many tips from this site so my cues will be legendary some day ????

The way your post reads is as if you are asking for our advice.

[DeanH]

The way your post reads is as if you are asking for our advice.

+1
also - scrapping to bear wood - not on my cues

[tomeestrings]

I am certainly looking for other ideas , advice and remedies just in case I have missed something !!!! You say" our advice " Advice ??? Who are you ??? What advice have you got to give ?? Is this a private members club ???

[tomeestrings]

Rather have a big dent then ???

[DeanH]

I am certainly looking for other ideas , advice and remedies just in case I have missed something !!!! You say" our advice " Advice ??? Who are you ??? What advice have you got to give ?? Is this a private members club ???

as said your OP sounded like you were asking for advice, i.e. you were not sure of how to deal with dents and dings, posts like this has appeared many times, so I answered as such, in good humour
Then you post with a method which I had not come across before, i.e. using plastercine to made a ring-dam - interesting.

Rather have a big dent then ???

to me? my thoughts for the reply was the "scrapping with a blade" to remove the finish, when probably a light sanding would do just as well. Unless of course the finish is a thick lacquer-type.

peace

[Mr Badger]

Find the dent. Don't pick at it or use sandpaper. Ever. Put your iron on nice and hot and take the steam off.
Get a wet piece of leather. I use the palm old worn out white golf gloves. (Black ones stain the wood). Put your cue on a flat surface (like your ironing board). Place the wet leather over the dent. Hold in on with your thumb for a minute to get some moisture into the dent.
Then put the tip of tyour iron over the wet leather and dent. Roll the cue slightly over the dent to make sure you get the spot, for between 30-60secs. The moisture and heat expand the wood and the dent pops up. If it hasn't come up, try re-wetting the leather and repeating the process. The wood will be rough to the touch at this point. This is normal.
Really important to leave the cue alone for a while now. Overnight preferably. Let the wood dry naturally.
Then get a piece of A4 paper and rub the shaft up and down furiously to generate heat, and thereby burnish the cue and close the rough pores in the wood. It'll be as smooth as silk and minus one dent. If you want to re-oil your or polish it, now is the time.

Worked for me loads of times on various mates cues.

[tomeestrings]

Yeah without going into greater detail a cue with lacquer would deffo need to rubbed back to the wood bit !!! Its only like your Bentley with a dent in it lol Anyway Does anybody on this site own a Lacquered cue ???

[danam1]

I am certainly looking for other ideas , advice and remedies just in case I have missed something !!!! You say" our advice " Advice ??? Who are you ??? What advice have you got to give ?? Is this a private members club ???

Wtf are u on about u moron? I was answering your question and giving some of my hard earned knowledge to help you out but you are obviously not in any need of OUR help as you seem to already know it all. If you don't want to ask a question don't keep using question marks!
Am I missing something here or did I just try to help? Anyone?

[tomeestrings]

Something wrong with you !!!! Has anybody ever pointed that out to you before ???? Bet you kick the dog or cat ???? GFY self you TIT I am no moron but I know what you are !!!!!!!!!!!!!