Stupid question.

[Bulkie]

I accidentally smeared some cue oil onto a talisman tip. Considering it's quite a few bucks I'm kinda reluctant to throw it away.

Is it still useable?

[willytan]

Yes, the tip is still useable but the hit will feel just a little unresponsive due to the extra moisture in the leather.

[Bulkie]

Ahhh less responsive is bad. I took 2hrs to fit the talisman (my 1st talisman).

[Neil Taperell]

I accidentally smeared some cue oil onto a talisman tip. Considering it's quite a few bucks I'm kinda reluctant to throw it away.

Is it still useable?

I made the same mistake . So now i oil my cue and change my tip afterwards . You live and learn

[Bulkie]

I made the same mistake . So now i oil my cue and change my tip afterwards . You live and learn

It's not so much of the cost of the tip but rather the amount of effort/time I spent on fitting the tip. Normal tips take me about 30 mins or so but the Talisman...... grrr.

[gettingbetter]

I wouldn't say that I am any good at putting tips on, but why does it take you so long?

[Bulkie]

I wouldn't say that I am any good at putting tips on, but why does it take you so long?

Took me quite a long while to trim the edges of the Talisman tip. I've been told not to turn my cue upside down but cut it in a spiral fashion instead. Not sure if I was doing it wrongly or if there's a better way but ye that surely was hard for me lol.

[willytan]

Took me quite a long while to trim the edges of the Talisman tip. I've been told not to turn my cue upside down but cut it in a spiral fashion instead. Not sure if I was doing it wrongly or if there's a better way but ye that surely was hard for me lol.

No worries,
You can still do it by turning your cue upside down. But you need to get a fresh blade which is very sharp.
Make sure you cut it in a single stroke rather than slicing it right & left before cutting a bit of the tip.

It usually take me abt 10-15min max retipping even on layered tip.

[Bulkie]

No worries,
You can still do it by turning your cue upside down. But you need to get a fresh blade which is very sharp.
Make sure you cut it in a single stroke rather than slicing it right & left before cutting a bit of the tip.

It usually take me abt 10-15min max retipping even on layered tip.

Ahh I'll do it the normal way next time lol.

[Acrowot]

Have you tried to clean it with methylated spirits? If it is already knackered, then can only improve it.:snooker:

[Bulkie]

Will try it later on before the session.

Otherwise I guess a new tip

[CoolBlue]

I accidentally smeared some cue oil onto a talisman tip. Considering it's quite a few bucks I'm kinda reluctant to throw it away.

Is it still useable?

Hey... that's not a stupid question... give it a try and see how it plays... you might be surprised!

[Bulkie]

Surprisingly the tip was ok. I felt literally no difference.

[Cateran]

You put a solvent on a layered tip?

I think that's commonly known as warranty voiding.