Question On Cue

[x3dnd3x]

Hi all,

Last weekend, I had a game with a friend and I placed my cue at the edge of the pocket and headed to the toilet. I know I shouldn't do this but as it was urgent and the game was still in play, I didn't place it on the table. After I walked off, my cue dropped onto the floor. I then picked it up and proceeded to the toilet. After a few pots, I wiped the cue and realized that there's a small chip off the middle of my cue. I used wire wool on it as I had it in my case but it didn't really help much. It ain't affecting me much since its in the middle of the cue.

What I would like to ask is, since I used wire wool on my cue, I believe I got rid of the varnish/finish on my cue. Should I apply cue oil onto it and after that polish to have a finish on it?

[The roberts]

Question On Cue

Yes that would be fine,where you chipped the cue if you wet a tiny bit of tissue and roll it into a ball and place on your cue where you chipped it this will help swell the wood in that area and take the dent or chip away. Hope this helps.

[x3dnd3x]

Yes that would be fine,where you chipped the cue if you wet a tiny bit of tissue and roll it into a ball and place on your cue where you chipped it this will help swell the wood in that area and take the dent or chip away. Hope this helps.

Would it be okay if I just polish the cue instead of oil? I don't really like a dark colored shaft.

[The roberts]

Question On Cue

If the wood is bare its going to need protection

[x3dnd3x]

If the wood is bare its going to need protection

Alright. I shall head to the club and bring back my cue for oiling. Thanks.

[x3dnd3x]

Yes that would be fine,where you chipped the cue if you wet a tiny bit of tissue and roll it into a ball and place on your cue where you chipped it this will help swell the wood in that area and take the dent or chip away. Hope this helps.

Regarding about this wet tissue thing, I just wet up a piece of tissue paper and roll it till its like a ball and just place it on the chip off area. How long should I leave the wet tissue there? Do I have to apply force or just place it on the chipped off part?

[stejohn]

It will only work on a dent not a chip, i.e the wood is compressed and not a section of wood chipped off. If the wood has just compressed you can use a cotton bud with a couple of drips of water, then tape over the chip using masking tape. Leave for half hour to an hour or so remove and see if dent has swelled out. If not repeat process and leave for 1-2 hours then check. I have removed quite a few dents this way.

Edit, after the area will need light sanding with 1200grit+ and a coat or two of oil to help seal/protect the wood.

[x3dnd3x]

It will only work on a dent not a chip, i.e the wood is compressed and not a section of wood chipped off. If the wood has just compressed you can use a cotton bud with a couple of drips of water, then tape over the chip using masking tape. Leave for half hour to an hour or so remove and see if dent has swelled out. If not repeat process and leave for 1-2 hours then check. I have removed quite a few dents this way.

Edit, after the area will need light sanding with 1200grit+ and a coat or two of oil to help seal/protect the wood.

In that case I'll just oil the cue to seal the wood since mine is a chip off.

[Particle Physics]

In that case I'll just oil the cue to seal the wood since mine is a chip off.

Use a light oil such as sunflower if you don't want a dark finish, it's less sticky too. And it's in your kitchen, as cheap as chips. Much smoother finish than linseed IMO. If the dent doesn't rise out through watering, then you can fill it with superglue gel or epoxy or wood filler. Just sand it back afterwards with some a small needle file and some P200-500 so it's not glossy. Superglue is nice because there's no sign of repair.

[x3dnd3x]

Use a light oil such as sunflower if you don't want a dark finish, it's less sticky too. And it's in your kitchen, as cheap as chips. Much smoother finish than linseed IMO. If the dent doesn't rise out through watering, then you can fill it with superglue gel or epoxy or wood filler. Just sand it back afterwards with some a small needle file and some P200-500 so it's not glossy. Superglue is nice because there's no sign of repair.

Yeah. I checked the net and most recommended superglue.

[x3dnd3x]

Is this a useful tool to use for the crack/dent in the middle of my cue?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/NEW-Dr-Cue...item3371e1274c

[DeanH]

It is just glass is it not? So why would not a normal glass-glass not work like many on TSF have mentioned before for dent removal?

[x3dnd3x]

It is just glass is it not? So why would not a normal glass-glass not work like many on TSF have mentioned before for dent removal?

I have no idea but yeah it seems like glass to me. Glass really can remove dents?

[DeanH]

never done it myself, but many on TSF seem to have in the past, probably wont make the dent worse, so just dont use the wife's best lead crystal!

[ADR147]

never done it myself, but many on TSF seem to have in the past, probably wont make the dent worse, so just dont use the wife's best lead crystal!

thumbnail does the same job.