Oiling my majestics (1 Viewer)
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manamongkids
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Majestic oiling, if you will
detroitdad
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rookie
This helped me get through oiling the sunset poker chips.
Lol y didn't I think of that before! Got a glass! Bottoms up
detroitdad
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I was about 400 chips in when I realized I needed to do something. Took a break, poured a double, then refilled it, and got back to work
I'll be doing it again in JUNE 
bergs
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Guinness has been oiling his majestics ever since he turned 14.
EDIT: I may have misunderstood the intention behind the topic of this particular thread.
EDIT: I may have misunderstood the intention behind the topic of this particular thread.
ACE'S FULL
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I am doing it manually. I am using my wife's cotton face pads as the applicator, works fantastically.
I did contemplate the water and oil method, but I didn't want to submerge chips with labels. Thought the safest option would be manual. It takes a lot longer but I reckon it will be worth it in the end. I am have only got through 400 chips so far, got another 300 to oil. There is a weird calming effect too - like meditation. lol
FYI my wife thinks I am nuts for oiling poker chips!
detroitdad
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My wife doesn't get it either. That's why we have this forum for like minded individuals
Colleen still says her favorite chips were the walmart dice chips, lol. I almost had to leave her.
What oil are you using? I will have to get some of those pads, I know what youre talking about.
The pic shows no labels. How did you handle the ones with labels. Just dip the pad in oil, and turn the chip while squeezing the pad on one end? Im worried about the labels coming off (I saw another thread where a guy had some problems).
detroitdad
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I just used a cotton ball and very little oil. It's really easy to over oil them.
Jambine
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rookie
This helped me get through oiling the sunset poker chips.
Be VERY careful if using water with this. If you must, try a single lump of frozen water
I used unscented natural mineral oil - baby oil might work, just check there's no other ingredients in them.
Literally 2 drops of oil on the pad, and let the pad touch the sides/top of the chip on both sides - avoid it getting onto the label, but some oil is inevitable (just wipe off with a damp cloth).
ohh those 2 drops should be plenty for at least 30 chips.
Do not use baby oil. Baby oil is scented mineral oil, and every time you play your chips, it'll smell like you're changing a diaper... Well, it'll smell like something. Whatever.
Mineral oil can be found at your Walgreens or other pharmacy, and is often branded/sold as a laxative. Use it very sparingly. The way I found easiest (other than the oil/water trick) was to take a hand washcloth, with a lot of texture, and get it very mildly damp with min oil. The min oil tends to work itself into the washcloth and spread out. Then I take the washcloth (much easier to hold than a cottonball or facial puff, and pinch it between two fingers, then take a chip edge and rotate it around between my pinched fingers a couple times (takes a second per chip). I make sure I'm coating the edge and both sides of the chip simultaneously. Then I lay the chip out the dry. The washcloth can also be used to quickly coat/oil the rolling edges of entire barrels of chips (just rotate the barrel between your fingers, while holding the washcloth in the other hand. I keep said washcloth in a zip lock baggie, and rarely do I need to add oil to it.
Mineral oil can be found at your Walgreens or other pharmacy, and is often branded/sold as a laxative. Use it very sparingly. The way I found easiest (other than the oil/water trick) was to take a hand washcloth, with a lot of texture, and get it very mildly damp with min oil. The min oil tends to work itself into the washcloth and spread out. Then I take the washcloth (much easier to hold than a cottonball or facial puff, and pinch it between two fingers, then take a chip edge and rotate it around between my pinched fingers a couple times (takes a second per chip). I make sure I'm coating the edge and both sides of the chip simultaneously. Then I lay the chip out the dry. The washcloth can also be used to quickly coat/oil the rolling edges of entire barrels of chips (just rotate the barrel between your fingers, while holding the washcloth in the other hand. I keep said washcloth in a zip lock baggie, and rarely do I need to add oil to it.
detroitdad
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Sir, I don't use either water or "frozen water". Neat!!!
Very good info TY.
rookie
This helped me get through oiling the sunset poker chips.
Did you just put the barrel in the glass & roll ... or toss them in there 1 at a time ??
Done the oiling process. Ideally you want to leave the chips overnight or longer before wiping them down.
500 chips oiled up!
It does take time but totally worth it - colours become so much more vibrant.
Finished product
My honest opinion about Milano vs Majestic:
I have about 150 milanos plus a sample set - I oiled them all for comparison (100 - $1000, 50 $5000 and I have another 50 $10,000 on the way) - I was not planning on having this many milanos but a few errors by sellers on eBay and I have some milanos. (which I am now just contemplating building a tourney set with as I already have 200 or so high denominations).
I prefer the Majestics over the milanos - better vibrancy, colour combos and I like the black label, its different to most and works very well with the bright colours. I prefer the purple of the Milano to that of the majestic though.
Ive not had any height issues between the stacks - I know it has been as issue with most china clays - maybe I got a good batch.
Go with the Majestics, you wont regret it and its worth the extra 4c per chip.
Jambine
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They look great
They look amazing. Congrats. Yeah the Majestics seems to definitely be more popular than the Milanos, but after I factored in shipping and the cheaper cost of buying bulk Milanos direct from Brybelly (that comes with a birdcage etc), I calculated that the Majestics are 46% more expensive than the Milanos (pay $1000 for the Milanos? You'll be paying $1460 for the Majestics).
So granted, they are nicer chips for sure, I guess I'm just wondering about the value prob (i.e. are they 46% better chips?). I guess that's very subjective as most of us evaluate these chips on personal preferences.
But your stash looks fantastic. Well done.
So granted, they are nicer chips for sure, I guess I'm just wondering about the value prob (i.e. are they 46% better chips?). I guess that's very subjective as most of us evaluate these chips on personal preferences.
But your stash looks fantastic. Well done.
the $1 whites are not bad, because I wasn't going for the full range of chips(colours), I decided to pick the fav ones. The brown $5000 chip is also really nice (but didn't need extra denoms). The pics don't do it justice.
Yeah I suppose it depends on what you prefer. Everyones going to have their own choices and favourites, but if you like the majestics more than the milanos, the price increase is worth it, purely because these chips will last a lifetime (if I remember correctly you don't play as often). Just depends on if you will be buying other chips in the future. But make sure you order samples - will help.
Hey Tri - how much mineral oil do I need. I found 16oz of this stuff at Walmart for $2.
Same thing at CVS for $5.50.
$2 at Target (this one is easier for me to pickup, doesnt say odorless?:
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