Oil or Wax

[mrbluejay]

I know this has been asked before chaps, but apart from the visual (Colour) finish what are the advantages of one shaft finish over the other?

I've ordered some of ADR's cue wax, but I'm interested in why oil is used so prolifically over wax.

Jay

[jim evans]

Once oil is totally dried off don't get as sticky,some wax becomes sticky with handling.

[justf]

I know this has been asked before chaps, but apart from the visual (Colour) finish what are the advantages of one shaft finish over the other?

I've ordered some of ADR's cue wax, but I'm interested in why oil is used so prolifically over wax.

Jay

ADR's wax is very good. After applying, leave a few hours then wipe off and buffer very vigorously.
The smooth finish it leaves, even after one application is as good as any oils Ive used.
If you get oil, coutts one is very good too.
Experiment, see which you prefer.
Good luck!!

[Byrom]

I prefer wax - never had any issues with anything being sticky maybe its the stuff I apply first before the wax?

[DeanH]

I prefer wax - never had any issues with anything being sticky maybe its the stuff I apply first before the wax?

and what would that be?
or best not to ask, eh? :wink:

[Byrom]

Oh if I get a cue first I take off the crap off it so get the cue I fine sand down in fine grades from fine down to zero grade then I use this shellac stuff - like a grain filler they use on furniture and guitars - messy but worth it -you can use just this as a finish in its own right but I go a little further - so I apply it once leave it to dry for an hour and a half or so then wire wool zero grade it then apply another coat same again leave an hour and a half then I wire wool it again then buff then I apply the finishing wax - I then leave that 15 mins then buff and buff until I blow the house down - and bingo smooth as a baby's arse but smells much better.

Depends on the finish you want - There are a few cue makers who sell stuff for cues I like a little feedback from the bridge hand - so do it myself but if you like the oil finish for the best smoothest finish I recommend using the Dave Coutts cue oil - its ace.

[tofushop193]

If my cue is oiled previously. Can i just apply wax over it?

[justf]

I would say yes tofu.
I oil my cue and then wax and buff vigorously. I get a great finish on my cue this way, if u like the really smooth finish on a cue.
I do for a few friends as well.
The best finish I have felt on a cue is byu Mike Wooldridge. I dont know how he gets it so good, i guess its a electric buffing machine of sorts, its excellent however he does it.

[j6uk]

pjur women is always worth a look, feel the glide

[tofushop193]

http://www.cuedoctor.com/html/wax.html

I had this for my pool cue. Not sure is it suitable for ash or not. What you guys think? Sure works well with my pool cue.

[Dave Walton]

Oil for me, wax is okay on the butt but gets sticky on the shaft

[justf]

Oil for me, wax is okay on the butt but gets sticky on the shaft

If buff hard isnt sticky, i use ADR wax, leaves really smooth finish after two coats and a hell of a lot of buffing.
What oil do you use Dave??

[Dave Walton]

Oil for me, wax is okay on the butt but gets sticky on the shaft

If buff hard isnt sticky, i use ADR wax, leaves really smooth finish after two coats and a hell of a lot of buffing.
What oil do you use Dave??

Heat from your hands leads wax to become sticky in my experience mate. I use either a mix of linseed and tung oil or danish oil

[Steve748]

I use Mike's special oil and if you follow the instructions it works perfectly and feels awesome!

[The Doctor]

There is an old saying in wood finishing. Shellac sticks to everything and everything sticks to shellac.