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Anyone raw linseed their cue weekly if they play regularly? I've been recommended by the guy who made it to do it weekly, do I just use a tissue to apply it then a cloth to remove excess oil the next day..?
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Who made your cue of interest? The perceived wisdom here seems to be a very light oiling 1-3 months depending on who you listen to. Weekly seems excessive to me. It's gonna be quite sticky if you do that. If dirt is a problem, then the magic damp cloth, silicone spray, cue-silk, and buffing could be a solution.Originally Posted by SouthPaw View PostHarder than you think is a beautiful thing. -
Originally Posted by Particle Physics View Post
A fella called Keith Williams (Northern Ireland), I said to him would every 2-3 months be the norm for re-application, but he said once weekly is what he'd recommend, but that sounds normal to me what you suggest...Don't let the fear of losing be greater than the excitement of winning...Comment
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Oiling a cue once a week is bonkers!!
And oiling a cue using the method you described above is a sure fire way to completely ruin your cue by turning it in to a sticky mess.Last edited by Gerry Armstrong; 21 July 2012, 07:13 PM.Comment
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The shafts canadian maple if that make's any difference? Though I wouldn't have thought so, i'll maybe just do it every 8 weeks or so...Originally Posted by Gerry Armstrong View PostDon't let the fear of losing be greater than the excitement of winning...Comment
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It would only need oiling once a week if it was sunbleached cue left on a sandy beach in a very hot summer with no rain; completely dried out! Even old cricket bats didn't need oiling once a week and they took some abuse.Originally Posted by SouthPaw View PostHarder than you think is a beautiful thing.Comment
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Maple needs less oiling than ash!Originally Posted by SouthPaw View PostHarder than you think is a beautiful thing.Comment
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Once every 6-12 months is plenty, and between now and then do a bit of research so you can do it without leaving your cue a sticky mess.Originally Posted by SouthPaw View PostComment
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Well I thought I would double check as it did sound excessive to me, thanks for your input ^^Don't let the fear of losing be greater than the excitement of winning...Comment
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If finished correctly, you dont really need oiling again.
Just keep clean and wipe with dry cloth.
If u choose to oil it then i would say once a year would be more than enoughComment
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Originally Posted by jaffa.johnson View Post
Sorry I should also say it's used, 10 years old...Don't let the fear of losing be greater than the excitement of winning...Comment
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Gerry is spot on. Just a dab on a kitchen towel, just a drop. Wipe all the way down the cue, leaving an ultra thin film, that's all. Only use natural linseed, not the boiled type B&Q and others sell; it; gums up. You only need to buy a wee bottle of linseed oil, unless you have a dozen cues. Some people do...........Originally Posted by Gerry Armstrong View Post
p.s. any natural seed oil is good, I use sunflower, as it's lighter than linseed and less sticky. It's even easier to apply and dries faster. And it's in every kitchen, so no special purchase necessary.Harder than you think is a beautiful thing.Comment
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I don't use kitchen towels and I don't leave a thin film of oil on the cue.Comment
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would linseed oiling a maple cue give it a slightly aged looking colour guys?i prefer the older look and my new shaft is a bit whiteComment
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Yes, Linseed Oil darkens the cue so in the case of a clean white maple shaft, it would give it that darker golden glow that many players like.Comment
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