Waxing my cue

[Matt-10ant]

thanks for the posts it has been helpful i feel that the oil finish is alot better now

[martinii]

As a rule linseed oil shouldn't make the wood much darker mate.
You aren't doing anything wrong.
Just make sure you buff it up to get the excess oil off.
Danny

P.S. make sure you are using raw linseed oil and not boiled.

Buff with what? Paper towel, cotton cloth or microfiber (poliester) cloth?
I ask because some time ago after about 4 coats of linseed oil I buffed it and it was nice smooth and dry at the surface. But after two days the surface of cue was greasy again...

So now I think I'll buff it then I'll put it overnight into some warm place to dry. Then I'll buff it again. What do you think?

[danam1]

Buff with what? Paper towel, cotton cloth or microfiber (poliester) cloth?
I ask because some time ago after about 4 coats of linseed oil I buffed it and it was nice smooth and dry at the surface. But after two days the surface of cue was greasy again...

So now I think I'll buff it then I'll put it overnight into some warm place to dry. Then I'll buff it again. What do you think?

If the oil is still coming out you have got enough in it.
Just keep buufing with a soft cloth of any kind until the oil stops coming out.
Dont leave it any where too warm though i.e. not near a radiator.
Danny

[Jellibeen69]

I would advise as to use a lint free cloth, like a micro fibre or a glass tea towel cloth.

[Jellibeen69]

guys, I have sent these samples out to know more than 40 people. I did this so that I can get feedback as well as reviews, Please can those involved please post something good or bad, adn if you can post images of what you have experienced I'd be grateful!

[Jellibeen69]

feedback request

guys, I have sent these samples out to now more than 40 people. I did this so that I can get feedback as well as reviews, Please can those involved please post something good or bad, and if you can post images of what you have experienced I'd be grateful!

[jrc750]

Mine hasn't arrived yet mate (but i did only ask last Friday) but when it does i'll take before and after shots for sure

[Jellibeen69]

thanks mate, your always star

[cazmac1]

Hi jellibeen I will get round to it I brought a mastercraft cue which I thing will look good with the wax on, just need to find the time but will get round to it soon.

[Jellibeen69]

yours was sent on Wednesday, sorry it was sent so late as I am away on tour at the moment.

[jrc750]

guys, I have sent these samples out to now more than 40 people. I did this so that I can get feedback as well as reviews, Please can those involved please post something good or bad, and if you can post images of what you have experienced I'd be grateful!

Hi mate, my wax sample arrived this morning....thankyou very much
Took pics as cue was, after sanding, then after waxing. Now had 3 applications, 1st one quite tough to apply as wax is hard, but next 2 used a bit of turps on the cloth as you advised which made it much easier to do. Struggling really to get any noticeable shine on the cue, never mind anything close to what you can achieve ??? Do i just keep applying it ??? Cue is lovely and smooth tho lol

Here is pic before i started


Here is pic after sanding down


And here is pic after 3 applications

[Jellibeen69]

just make sure that you don't put to much on. Also did you buff between coats? I used a glass polishing cloth I like the old towels. And then just give it some really elbow grease. Hs all about the friction that realigns the wax molecules to a uniform structure. thus giving it the high gloss. Also hew smooth and shinny was the cue before you started.?

[Jellibeen69]

'think that i'll have to do a video or a pictorial step.by step guide, to show how I achieve it! I am away on tour at the moment, so i'll do one when I get back.

[jrc750]

just make sure that you don't put to much on. Also did you buff between coats? I used a glass polishing cloth I like the old towels. And then just give it some really elbow grease. Hs all about the friction that realigns the wax molecules to a uniform structure. thus giving it the high gloss. Also hew smooth and shinny was the cue before you started.?

No i didn't go overboard with the application, just enough to cover it. Buffing between coats with old cotton towel as well as microfibre cloth that i use as a cue towel. Elbow greased to the max mate lol, i'll give it one more coat soon to see what happens. Cue maybe wasn't as smooth before, but it was definitely shinier, maybe you can see best on middle pic of the before set. Don't get me wrong i'm happy enough with the finish it gives, but its not getting even close to what you showed earlier ??

[Jellibeen69]

I would not reapply any more wax. Did you get any of the pads that I advised your?