Cue oil?

[monchub]

Hi guys, I am new here and just wondering what kind of cue oil should use, btw I heard one of my mate said that have a cue oil could make the cue shaft colour become more golden or/and shinly? Anyone here know which oil is it
also is it better to use the cue wax after the cue oil as well

Cheers, bro

[JamesFoster]

Hi guys, I am new here and just wondering what kind of cue oil should use, btw I heard one of my mate said that have a cue oil could make the cue shaft colour become more golden or/and shinly? Anyone here know which oil is it
also is it better to use the cue wax after the cue oil as well

Cheers, bro

Raw linseed oil is probably the best choice. Having said that bees wax is very good and will give the cue a sheen.

[justfofo]

what is the real purpose of using cue oil?

[monchub]

I am not quite sure is that right, but in my understanding is to make it likes a shield to potect the shaft from dirt or/ and sweat, makes the shaft more smooth like as a silk and the look of the cue

If not right, please correct me, thanks.

[JamesFoster]

There are 2 reasons:
1. Oil or wax acts as a lubricant on the shaft which is important as the cue moves up and down the v of the bridge.
2. It acts as a protective barrier. Raw ash timber is affected by the temperature, moisture etc and will contract or expand when exposed to the elements and can easily crack, split or warp. This happens to all untreated timbers.

Oh yeah the other thing the oil does to feed the wood and replace natural oils it loses.

[monchub]

Thanks JamesFoster, it gives me well understanding for the purpose of use now.

[monchub]

There are 2 reasons:
1. Oil or wax acts as a lubricant on the shaft which is important as the cue moves up and down the v of the bridge.
2. It acts as a protective barrier. Raw ash timber is affected by the temperature, moisture etc and will contract or expand when exposed to the elements and can easily crack, split or warp. This happens to all untreated timbers.

btw, how often should I use the cue oil for the cue

[JamesFoster]

Here are several different products to look at:
http://www.handmadecues.com/extras/30-cueoil.htm
or
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/1-x-TIN-OF-CRA...QQcmdZViewItem
or another brand of cue wax:
http://www.billiardsboutique.com/che...-wax-431-p.asp


A cheap but effective option is also this:
http://www.morgan111morgan.com/sport...-50-ml-10.html
or in bulk:
http://www.decoratingdirect.co.uk/viewprod/b/BIRRLO/


Don't use boiled linseed oil only raw linseed oil see the following article:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Linseed_oil

[JamesFoster]

btw, how often should I use the cue oil for the cue

It depends on the finish you already have but if it was made with an oil finish or if you have removed the existing finish with very fine steel wool, or the original finish has worn away then I would oil it with a cloth every 2 weeks. And make sure the cue is not in direct sunlight, near a radiator, in your car boot, leaning against a wall etc.

[monchub]

It depends on the finish you already have but if it was made with an oil finish or if you have removed the existing finish with very fine steel wool, or the original finish has worn away then I would oil it with a cloth every 2 weeks. And make sure the cue is not in direct sunlight, near a radiator, in your car boot, leaning against a wall etc.

After by using the cue oil, should I use cue wax to make the final finish or just leave it like that.

Also I have a friber cue a few years ago and hadn't play for a while, when I played it for the last time, I found out the cue shaft was quite sticky and nearly burn my skin while I try to pot the ball. Do you know anyway can fix this issue? Sorry to have that much questions, btw thanks a lot

[totlxtc]

Don't use boiled linseed oil only raw linseed oil see the following article:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Linseed_oil

Boiled is fine to use. Just has dryers. Also you can thin it down with 1 part turpentine to 4 parts oil.

[pearce]

Mike Wooldridge liquid gold

Mike has a great cue oil which he calls liquid gold.

[kcohentan]

Pearce: yea I was trying to purchase that from his website (logged in and all) but didn't see a 'buy' option I tried linseed oil too on my previous cues and it does work great (not crazy about the smell I feel like a walking chippy store).

[Asi]

The best advise was given here while ago by Trevor, Beware of over oiling the cue as it will create a patchy look to the shaft. I read it too late... and had to re-finish my cue. Did it with one coat of raw bleached linseed oil and 2 coats of Craftsman wax. looks perfect and feels smooth as a silk.

[25snooker]

Mike Wooldridge cue oil