Cue Finishing / Re-Finishing

[Gerry Armstrong]

When finishing / re-finishing a cue (assuming it's not a cheap varnish finish), do you use oil followed by wax, oil only or wax only?

In other words, is it oil OR wax, or it is the norm to use oil first followed by wax to polish it up?

[Neil Taperell]

Gerry , i use raw linseed oil diluted with white spirit . Then clean with a cloth .

[Watford]

Some wax like Craftsman.

I just oil since that's what Trevor White advised me.
I've just got raw linseed oil.
Leave on overnight and then wipe of and give good rub down. Card like inside of cereal packet is good for rubbing down after you've wiped of any excess.

[Terry Davidson]

I use strictly oil with no wax. Sometimes I might use French Polish on the butt.

I don't have raw linseed oil, but I use Teak Oil which is a little thinner and a bit darker. Just a fine coat and then let it dry and rubh down the cue with a soft cloth.

Terry

[totlxtc]

I use strictly oil with no wax. Sometimes I might use French Polish on the butt.

I don't have raw linseed oil, but I use Teak Oil which is a little thinner and a bit darker. Just a fine coat and then let it dry and rubh down the cue with a soft cloth.

Terry

Terry,

Have you tried the clear Teak oil?

[sanman]

Some wax like Craftsman.

I just oil since that's what Trevor White advised me.
I've just got raw linseed oil.
Leave on overnight and then wipe of and give good rub down. Card like inside of cereal packet is good for rubbing down after you've wiped of any excess.

OR INSTEAD OF CARD YOU COULD USE PHOTOCOPY PAPER. sUPERB GLOSS. THATS WHAT I USE. NICE TO SEE THAT i AM NOT THE ONLY ONE USING PAPER OR CARDBOARD TO FINISH OF POLISHING A CUE. WONDER IF MANY OTHER PEOPLE DO THE SAME

[totlxtc]

OR INSTEAD OF CARD YOU COULD USE PHOTOCOPY PAPER. sUPERB GLOSS. THATS WHAT I USE. NICE TO SEE THAT i AM NOT THE ONLY ONE USING PAPER OR CARDBOARD TO FINISH OF POLISHING A CUE. WONDER IF MANY OTHER PEOPLE DO THE SAME

You can try an offcut of leather too

[Gerry Armstrong]

Many thanks for all the replies.

[Terry Davidson]

totlxtc:

I've never seen the clear teak oil, but the stuff I have doesn't colour or darken the cue at all.

I should check the bottle as maybe I have the clear, although it looks light brown in the bottle it's in

Terry

[Russ]

I've been using Clayton Lemon Oil on my cue.
Sold as a cleaner for wooden musical instruments in guitar shops etc, it says on the bottle, "gently dissolves old wax, polish and dirt, replaces natural oils, moisture and restores the finish to it's original lustre".

Russ

[totlxtc]

I only ask as i got some to try out a few months ago.

http://www.craft-supplies.co.uk/cgi-...,0,0,1%7C23%7C

[sanman]

you can try an offcut of leather too

i will try that

thanks

[heera2009]

I just use Raw linseed oil.. but mine comes from John Parris, its the best oil i have used so far.. really yellows my cues (personal taste) , not too sticky either.

[damienlch]

don''t laugh but i occasionally use johnson's baby oil just to get the dirt out... not sure if it's doing any good to the shaft... well, if it's good enough for a baby, should no problem on a cue right? anyone any advise?

[damienlch]

sorry... advice