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Discussion in 'The Sesh' started by Jmaxymek42, Jan 12, 2017.

  1. frank_Frank

    frank_Frank n00b

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    Hope someone responds to this, i ordered a walnut sol and I was wondering if oiled walnut is better. Also what’s the best oil for walnut???
     
    Jun 23, 2019
  2. goenKendama

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    This has been mentioned several times in this thread but since this is a new page I'll drop it in again. :D Check out Shades of Grain for information about wood finishers (much less gnarly than grinding your dama around in your arm pit. :eek: ) Depending on how the wood is finished (how finely sanded) and the wax/oil used you can end up with something like a polished piece of furniture (pretty slick) or darker and a bit of grip. I don't have a lot of walnut (2 kens) but they were both pretty finely sanded so putting on a wood finisher only slightly darkened them. The wood finisher can feel slippery/oily for a while as you play but on most woods the residue will come off. The Walnut and Mahogany kendama that I have are kind of slippery in general but with play got better; still they're not Keyaki (my fav).
     
    Jun 23, 2019
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  3. 96817dama

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    Yes any damas, it's just some work better than others, cherrywood or zebrano might not get as much grip as something with more grain like beech over time.
     
    Jun 23, 2019
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  4. frank_Frank

    frank_Frank n00b

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    Thanks a lot man! I didn’t have time to read the whole thread so this is helpful
     
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  5. goenKendama

    goenKendama Administrator Staff Member

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    @Uprightman posted a cool idea for knotting above the tama. He uses a separate piece of string and half a double fisherman's knot.

     
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  6. Cornelis

    Cornelis n00b

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    I'm now familiar with the 'glue on tip' hack thanks to this thread, (mega thanks!).

    I was just wondering, did anyone ever tried to add glue to their basecup-rim to prevent chipping?
    Cheersss
     
    Jul 17, 2019
  7. ttocsic

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    I did that and I don't recommend because it makes lighthouses super slick
     
    Jul 18, 2019
  8. Cornelis

    Cornelis n00b

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    Thanks ttocsic, I love lighthouse tricks, so I'm keeping away from that mess.
     
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  9. ttocsic

    ttocsic Slayer

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    no problem.
     
    Jul 18, 2019
  10. jimgrude

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    That's what kenditioner is for. Any wood conditioner would also work, or make your own by mixing equal parts coconut oil and beeswax.
     
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  11. goenKendama

    goenKendama Administrator Staff Member

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    I'm not sure that wood finishers (like Kenditioner) do more than help wood from drying out and seal off the pores to keep it from collecting dirt/sweat as easily. From what I've seen they don't really make the wood stronger and they need to be reapplied periodically at least in my experience. You might do better with mineral oil rather than coconut oil since organics can go rancid. Check here for more info: Shades of Grain
     
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  12. Cornelis

    Cornelis n00b

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    Oh wow, I'm just entering deeper down the kendama rabbit hole.... It's official - 'Hey all, I'm Cornelis and I'm addicted to kendama'. ^^
     
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  13. goenKendama

    goenKendama Administrator Staff Member

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    Welcome and pass me a carrot. :D
     
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  14. JHard502710

    JHard502710 Slayer

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    Can you put a link to where to purchase or what it’s actually called? Or show a pic of the material you’re using?? I went to a craft store once to try and get them to help me figure out a clear coat or something to put on my slick Tamas as well. Thanks for any info!
     
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  15. MacCole999

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    What the fuck really?
     
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  16. Emil Apostol

    Emil Apostol DS Legend

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    It makes sense. Fingerboard wheels are made of material designed to spin with as little friction as possible.
     
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  17. MacCole999

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    I believe it ... i got a tech deck some where .... so get this . I order a Nobu Nori from Kendama USA and it didn’t have a extra string or bearing ... 3 month ish prior to that my grandpa ordered me a pro mod and when it got to him it was melted at the tama... so basically I’m guna use tech decks to make up for Kendama USA not at least sending me another pack of bearings .... it’s 7 am idk why I’m up at this point
     
    Feb 6, 2020
  18. Josh Kim

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    Hey Emil! Sorry to hear about your missing string pack and other problems with your Kendama. If you email [email protected], we would be happy to help you sort everything out!
     
    Feb 6, 2020
  19. MacCole999

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    I did email months ago and i told them this ..my grandpa used his friends phone to Order it and is telling me he didn’t use his name( idk .. he’s wierd ) so he can’t find the order number which Kendama USA asked for ... which i was upset cuz that pro series Wyatt mod looked tight but it was trashed .... so i threw it away because i was pissed ..as far as the Nobu Nori i emailed Kendama USA as well and i mean i can find that order number for that but the whole situation and how the paint on the tama of the Nobu Nori mod chipped and started falling off immediately , i just desided maybe I’m not Guna mess with Kendama USA anymore. Which sucks i mean they have a cool selection but with out the Order number on the first order and not getting stuff with he 2nd i was pretty mad
     
    Feb 6, 2020
  20. MacCole999

    MacCole999 Member

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    Also i wasn’t trying to be mean when i post this just what happpned to me I’m aure Kendama USA didn’t mean for anything to happen and are an amazing company
     
    Feb 6, 2020