Thanks for the in depth post. I am at the start position as regards in depth knowledge across the board of finishing. I will have to put the kettle on and digest your post a piece at a time but very interesting it is (oops, sounded a little Star Wars there!).
The pool cues are generally made...
Possibly. I aim to try and find a few new methods to try and then go over them all again and compare them for shine and feel (smooth not sticky).
Sometimes when you try lots of things the old memory probably isn't exactly as you remember. Clearly it wasn't impressive enough to provide...
I used linseed oil, boiled linseed oil, 4 different cue makers oil mixes and I'm sure a couple of others.
They were all pretty ok but none really gave me that top notch finish I've seen on a few cue makers finished cues, hence the interest.
The general requirements of a finish in pool and snooker are very different as regards finish. The way your pool cue was finished some 30 years ago hasn't changed too much for a lot of people but snooker cues (and some pool) as mostly oil finish now. The butt requirements are as deep a shine as...
Hi Morturn
Thanks for the reply.
Yep, tried the try Oil as a few cue refinishers have. It is pretty good for the butt when a few coats are applied but it didn't actually come on as good as the Liberon.
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I have just found the forum and what a mine of information it is so hello to everyone!
I have been refinishing and repairing snooker cues for a few years and would like to learn a bit more about the subject.
After using many types of oils to re-finish cues after repairs I generally use...