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    Default Cue becoming dull

    Hi All,

    I have a Craftsman que, its the "Ultimate" one at the bottom of the page
    http://www.craftsmancues.com/acatalo...ssic_cues.html

    Im ver

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    not saying it the best way but i just rubbed mine down with some very fine sand paper and then applied bee's wax to it.

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    I don't like using stuff like sandpaper!
    If you do always seal after.

    I every few months do this:-
    1.Give very good clean

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    cheers guys,

    beeswax polish i can probably buy from sainsburys??

    but were can I buy linseed oil?

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    Linseed oil should be at any DIY shop!
    Use raw not boiled!
    I've been told danish oil is an alternative but I've never used it!
    Be

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    Boiled is much thicker, can colour the wood and takes longer to soak in then buff smooth!

    I have used boiled and did no harm but Kev Mu

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    I've never used that refined stuff, never even seen it before!
    Looks more like raw than boiled though!
    Is it expensive in comparison to

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