Peradon Ascot

[mattyuk]

i got this from peradon this morning, it was me asking if i could use linseed oil on the cue when cleaning.
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Matthew,

If you are leaving the original polish on the cue, then there is no need to use Linseed oil to clean/restore. Linseed oil only really works on raw timber. If you decide in the future to remove the polish or after a while the polish becomes worn, then that it the time to use the oil. This is the case for all Peraodn cues whether Handspliced or Machinespliced.

We hope this is useful.

Best Regards
Peradon Customer Services
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So I guess Ill just leave it with the original polish on, I just dont want to screw the cue up thats all. When I get another cue (if), I will take a serious look at Trevor White or the Peradon York which I heard was completely handmade.

[trevs1]

Personally, (and I can't say so for certain) I wouldn't have thought ANY Peradon cue is 'hand made' in the real sense of those words.

If Peradon are telling you the cue has a varnish (or more likely, some kind of lacquer finish) then no amount of oiling will do anything to protect or benefit the cue. These types of finishes are 'surface' finishes, and, by their definition sit on the surface of the timber. The top end cues made by those makers regarded as among the best out there don't use finishes of this type anywhere near as heavily as Peradon would. High quality cues will normally have an oil finish of some sort or another, though what all makers do exactly I can't speak for.

The difference is that an oil or wax finish will allow you to feel the timber, as they are finishes which go into the wood, whereas a surface finished cue, like the lacquered cues of Peradon and numerous others, leave you feeling the plastic..ish feel of the glossy lacquer.

Stripping this finish can be done, but, unless you are good with your hands or have some experience of doing such a job, it's probably best left alone.

[mattyuk]

Cheers Trev, thanks for that. Yes, I think I will just buff it, and not bother with the Linseed.
Im a bit gutted now actually though, Ive spent a hundred knowing that my cue is a machine job. I was told lies in the shop!!

LIARS!

Next time, I will contact you Trev..

[mattyuk]

ADR147: I was wondering about that cue wizard thing, I put my choices and spec in, and the total was something like 240 pounds. Now is it definitley all hand made?

[ADR147]

Yes And Oil Finished. The Cue Wizard Cues Are The Best Peradon Do.

[kiely]

Got my one, don't know the make but it only cost £35. Had it a year now and still pretty happy with it, but I have done alot of sanding. Just been using the wet/dry black paper on the butt, looks a dull black now but it's necessary..

[mattyuk]

So you got a handmade cue for 35 quid..?

[mattyuk]

Yes And Oil Finished. The Cue Wizard Cues Are The Best Peradon Do.

What kind of oil is it?

So it means Ill be able to clean it with the Linseed?

many thanks.

[ADR147]

no idea but yes is the answer

[trevs1]

What kind of oil is it?

So it means Ill be able to clean it with the Linseed?

many thanks.

Linseed oil does nothing to clean a cue, but, it does provide it with a finish.

The idea of putting some kind of finish on a piece of timber is mainly to enhance the appearance of the timber, and, to protect it from exposure to potentially damaging effects of moisture, dirt, etc etc.

An oil finish is one which penetrates the surface of the wood (to varying levels on different timbers), and helps to show the natural colour and grain of the timber, as well as offering some protection against the problems above. It's not a quick process to oil finish a piece of timber well, it takes time. Many different types of oils can and have been used over the years, with linseed oil being one of the most common.

If your cue already has a good finish on it, I wouldn't be too concerned about using any oil on it.

[mattyuk]

Ahh Im sorry yes, I think Im being too picky. I went to the club today for about 2 hrs and was very impressed with the cue. I got a few 30s which was nice. Thanks for all your help.

[mattyuk]

Little update on the cue. I love it, I got loads of 40s, and even got a highest break of 65. Probably nothing to you pros :d but im chuffed!!

Anyway, I have a slight problem. When I was playing today, I noticed at the very tip of the beginning of the ferrule, there is a white colour (you can only see it when you bridge it in your hands with the light) coming down about an inch or so down the shaft. Is this chalk?
Or it could be that when I first got the cue, (since im a noobie to cue care) I was told to shape the tip with sandpaper to make it more domed. I done this a few times, so maybe this is due to the sandpaper grazing the ferrule and shaft. (the ferrule looks like its been knurled a bit but not much).

I can post pics if you like.

thanks again.

[ADR147]

pictures would help.

[mattyuk]

Could be tricky with the angle and everything, its qite hard to see the stain but ill try when my camera charges.

[mattyuk]

Sorry but these pics have to be big for the obvious reasons.



It may just be me but underneath the ferrule, there is a whiteish colour coming down the shaft, Id say an inch. You cant see it much on the table pic. Also, if its the chalk, im obviously not chalking properly (ive just been making downward edges, but maybe the chalk is actually dropping onto the cue..?)..

thanks