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stun
初哥級
New Zealand
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 Posted - 22.05.2005 : 13:18:42
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I have a Maple cue, after years of playing, on the shaft itself there are dent and dirt built up. I know cue makers in England they provide services for removing dent and dirt and also refinish the cue once again but it is costly. Can anyone please suggest what is the best way to remove those dent and dirt without damaging the finishing on the cue?
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maple user
初哥級
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Posted - 23.05.2005 : 01:51:15
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現在係超級市場有一種新科技的類似百潔布的東西，但又比百潔布幼細很多，連擦電鍍過既金钃都唔會花，個名好似叫奈米什麼什麼的（全名吳記得！）係白色既大約１吋厚，污糟?可以用清水沖翻乾淨再用，你去check嚇。用法：先濕水然後抓乾，盡量乾，然後用黎擦支q身，擦到覺乾淨為止，但係吳好擦ebony部份，因為清潔能力特強（會另到抓手地方太搧手），用乾布擦乾然後上q油，等一晚就可以好似新?一樣啦。（我都大慨１個半到２個月用lee種方法清潔我支q，非常實用）。
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stun
初哥級
New Zealand
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Posted - 23.05.2005 : 06:06:56
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Thank you for much for the advise.....but I don't live in HK. Could you tell me how is that cloth is called (in full) and most likey in what supermarket can be found, then I could tell my friends get me one and send it over. how about any ideas for removing the dent? Anyway many many thanks. |
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tbwai
初哥級
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Posted - 23.05.2005 : 08:30:57
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Originally posted by maple user
現在係超級市場有一種新科技的類似百潔布的東西，但又比百潔布幼細很多，連擦電鍍過既金钃都唔會花，個名好似叫奈米什麼什麼的（全名吳記得！）係白色既大約１吋厚，污糟?可以用清水沖翻乾淨再用，你去check嚇。用法：先濕水然後抓乾，盡量乾，然後用黎擦支q身，擦到覺乾淨為止，但係吳好擦ebony部份，因為清潔能力特強（會另到抓手地方太搧手），用乾布擦乾然後上q油，等一晚就可以好似新?一樣啦。（我都大慨１個半到２個月用lee種方法清潔我支q，非常實用）。
不過之q乾淨過頭會哂感覺，都係就咁用乾用巾抹最好！ |
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danielwong
初青會員
Mongolia
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Posted - 24.05.2005 : 04:58:05
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I have the same problem as my cue dropped on floor and there are 2 dents on the shaft, 1 at the end on the splicing and the other 1 is near the middle. I am thinking to email John Parris and ask whether it is possible for a re-finish on my ultimate cue (need sanding to remove the dents). Would it affect the cue>? |
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stun
初哥級
New Zealand
Posts 30 |
Posted - 24.05.2005 : 09:15:52
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Originally posted by danielwong
I have the same problem as my cue dropped on floor and there are 2 dents on the shaft, 1 at the end on the splicing and the other 1 is near the middle. I am thinking to email John Parris and ask whether it is possible for a re-finish on my ultimate cue (need sanding to remove the dents). Would it affect the cue>?
I don't think it will affect the performance of your cue if John Parris say he is able to remove the dents without taking too much out of the shaft.
The players armed with more knowledge about their action and how to correct their faults, will come to realise that many things are all 'in the mind' --- Frank Callan |
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danielwong
初青會員
Mongolia
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Posted - 24.05.2005 : 18:47:08
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Just emailed John Parris and they said they can re-finish my cue for �20 (about HKD$280) to remove any dents, and they need the cue for a week.
I presume they will sand the cue with sand paper and then apply wax + oil etc. If they sand the shaft, which I think will reduce the diameter of the shaft by 1-2 mm.
Shall I or shall I not? Those dents havent affected the way i played, but it is sad to see and feel the dents on my shaft...  |
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stun
初哥級
New Zealand
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Posted - 24.05.2005 : 21:27:08
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Originally posted by danielwong
Just emailed John Parris and they said they can re-finish my cue for ?0 (about HKD$280) to remove any dents, and they need the cue for a week.
I presume they will sand the cue with sand paper and then apply wax + oil etc. If they sand the shaft, which I think will reduce the diameter of the shaft by 1-2 mm.
Shall I or shall I not? Those dents havent affected the way i played, but it is sad to see and feel the dents on my shaft...
I think u better ask them for more detail about the process and mention about your worries (I guess they may have some alternative method instead of sanding to take dents out). I reckon it's safe to do as they are the PRO, but as you said, you don't feel those dents when u play, you could leave it as it is.
The players armed with more knowledge about their action and how to correct their faults, will come to realise that many things are all 'in the mind' --- Frank Callan |
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maple user
初哥級
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Posted - 25.05.2005 : 01:25:57
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the product i talk about is (Melamine Foam),try to find it from 3M products.about the dents,try to use a piece of cotton or tissue and make it a bit wet, place it over the dents leave it for 5 to 10 minutes then the dent will disappear.
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stun
初哥級
New Zealand
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Posted - 26.05.2005 : 09:51:53
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Originally posted by maple user
the product i talk about is (Melamine Foam),try to find it from 3M products.about the dents,try to use a piece of cotton or tissue and make it a bit wet, place it over the dents leave it for 5 to 10 minutes then the dent will disappear.
I found the product in supermarket and I tired it out, it's great! It removed so much chalk and dirt from the shaft! thanks very much!!!
The players armed with more knowledge about their action and how to correct their faults, will come to realise that many things are all 'in the mind' --- Frank Callan |
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new
初青會員
Hong Kong
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Posted - 26.05.2005 : 11:14:29
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Originally posted by maple user
the product i talk about is (Melamine Foam),try to find it from 3M products.about the dents,try to use a piece of cotton or tissue and make it a bit wet, place it over the dents leave it for 5 to 10 minutes then the dent will disappear.
can this method apply on ask cue? It's placing a cotton or tissue as the same size of the dent, or just a large one covering it? Besides, would it has any drawback coz the dent of my cue in just about 5 inch away from the tip, i'm worrying this coz it is the point where the bridge is.
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maple user
初哥級
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Posted - 27.05.2005 : 00:07:31
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well it works either maple or ash and the cotton or tissue should a little biger than the dents,is ok with a small dent,actually this method is let the wood soak in a little bit of water and swell back,the wood will back to normal when moisture is gone naturally.remember to check every 5 to 10 minutes until the dent is swell back and wipe it dry.
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Edited by - maple user on 27.05.2005 00:25:01 |
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How to remove dent and dirt on a Maple Shaft?
