Refinishing shaft - get it smooth

[wade]

Hi all,

I'm planning on refinishing an ash snooker cue.
Reason is because you can really feel the grain and I want it silky smooth, more like a maple shaft.

I looked around on the internet, but couldn't really find a good answer how to do it and with what products.
I read about grain fillers, (raw) linseed oil, other kinds of oil,...

I was thinking about Aqua Coat grain filler, looks easy to use. Just put it on a piece of rag and rub it in, then lightly sand the excess away and buff it. Maybe use some special cue oil afterward?

Does anyone here know how to do it?

thx!

[Mellow Yellow]

Hi all,

I'm planning on refinishing an ash snooker cue.
Reason is because you can really feel the grain and I want it silky smooth, more like a maple shaft.

I looked around on the internet, but couldn't really find a good answer how to do it and with what products.
I read about grain fillers, (raw) linseed oil, other kinds of oil,...

I was thinking about Aqua Coat grain filler, looks easy to use. Just put it on a piece of rag and rub it in, then lightly sand the excess away and buff it. Maybe use some special cue oil afterward?

Does anyone here know how to do it?

thx!

lots of threads on here about it mate.

what cue is it?

[wade]

I'll try first on some housecue... the good one one is a Parris

[Ninja.cues]

I'll try first on some housecue... the good one one is a Parris

If you can post a pic as it will depend a little too how bad it is at the mo..

[wade]

It's not bad, most players wouldn't even notice
But I'm after a glass-smooth surface. I like the look of ash, but I like the feel of maple more.

I also got myself a maximus (ultimate) last year, the finish on that one is really smooth, you can see the grain, but hardly feel it. I wonder what thay use, but they didn't tell me

[Ninja.cues]

It's not bad, most players wouldn't even notice
But I'm after a glass-smooth surface. I like the look of ash, but I like the feel of maple more.

I also got myself a maximus (ultimate) last year, the finish on that one is really smooth, you can see the grain, but hardly feel it. I wonder what thay use, but they didn't tell me

If you use oil, it will move and you will be able to feel the grain at some point.
I've tried a light coat of sanding sealer which does give a smooth finish and would do a better job at what your looking for.

[wade]

What brand /type of sanding sealer would be best? And how to use it on a cue?

[Ninja.cues]

I'm lucky as i have a supplier near me that I've been going to for year's...

Make sure it's meths based and not cellulose.
Also get a small bottle of meths.
I put it on with a cotton ball, just don't put to much on it, that is dripping and keep it moving.
Have a look on YouTube for polishing videos and that should help.
Anything should be fine.

[wade]

Like this one? https://www.liberon.co.uk/product/sp...anding-sealer/

[Ninja.cues]

That will do it nicely, also some 320 sand paper 400 and 600.
Can go finer of you want

[sanman]

Black can of spray pain

[sanman]

It's not bad, most players wouldn't even notice
But I'm after a glass-smooth surface. I like the look of ash, but I like the feel of maple more.

I also got myself a maximus (ultimate) last year, the finish on that one is really smooth, you can see the grain, but hardly feel it. I wonder what thay use, but they didn't tell me

Can of black spray paint. 200. 400. 800. 2000 grit sandpaper and u get same finish