How to apply linseed oil to cues?

[monkey]

Right so ive sanded down my cue and now got some raw linseed oil. How do i need to apply it? Do i apply thin layers on a cloth and wait until each layer is dry? How many layers do i need to put on? also, could i do it now and then play with the cue in about 2 hours time?

[jonplayer]

Try using the search tool:

Heres a good post

http://www.thesnookerforum.com/board...01&postcount=3

[monkey]

thanks alot. looks like i better not do it till i get back then

[monkey]

Right, on my cheap rileys cue can i sand the black bit down or not? Ive sanded down to the splices and left past the painted splices as they are. Is this ok or could i sand the rest down too?

[RGCirencester]

I would leave it. If you keep sanding you could end up with an ash cue all the way to the butt

[monkey]

right well im on my 3rd layer now. How many layers shall i put on? All im doing it wiping it on the cue with a cloth, leaving for about 12-24 hours then buffing up with a cloth then applying another layer.

[flame]

oiling

hi,
i have just finished oiling my cue,after sanding(finishing with 2000 grit) i applied coat of raw linseed oil, left for 2 hours then wiped off any excess,after 24 hours i rubbed it down very lightly with a worn piece of 2000 grit,repeated till it would't take any more oil, rubbing down between each coat, after final coat had completely dried i buffed the cue with cotton free cloth,the finish is excellent,hope this helps.

p.s. it wasn't exactly 24 hours between coats,i just repeated coats when it was dry.

[monkey]

damn, i havent been sanding between coats. I hope it still makes the cue ok

[flame]

oiling

you should be ok if you sand between coats from now,just use very fine paper or very fine wire wool,not to much pressure, just hold it lightly against cue.

[monkey]

right, so its pretty necessary to sand between the coats?

[flame]

oiling

yes,
you will find the more coats you apply the less sanding will be needed,you will tell by running your hand lightly over the cue.

[monkey]

right thanks alot. I will wipe it down in a minute then, get some sandpaper out and lightly sand it down then apply some more. you've been very helpful

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oiling

your welcome monkey,
just make sure you use very fine sandpaper, and be patient , don't apply next coat until last one as dried.

[monkey]

ive not got very fine sandpaper but its ok if i just hardly press down isnt it?

[flame]

you really need very fine to get the best finish,you will just bring the grain up most likely.