Cue Maintenance

[scottca]

Hi All,

Hope you can help.

I purchased a crasftman cue about a year ago - I was just wondering, how often should I be re-waxing the cue (Looking at the cue slicker and wax from craftsman).

I have also noticed my tip becoming shiny and not holding chaulk, I have previously been told to use a very fine sandpaper to rough the surface, would a "tip pik" be better? or will it damage the tip too much?

Kind Regards,

Craig

[Asi]

Don't use Tip Pik it damages the layers of laminated tips. all you need is CUE TIP SCUFFER - Great for holding the chalk.

[scottca]

Thanks Asi,

Ill look into the cue tip scuffers, can you recomend one?

Ay ideas about how often I should be waxing / oiling my cue? Trying to read older posts but getting confused as some say its a requirement to keep your cue in tip top condition, other posts say only if your not comfortable with the feel?

Thanks

Craig

[KeithinFrance]

I use a metal nail file to rough up the tip surface. It's small, cheap and long-lasting.

It's your cue, you are the only one who knows what you feel comfortable with! Do you play a lot? By a lot, I mean more than 24 hours a week? If yes, then you could re-wax your cue every 3 months or so; if you play less, and you wipe your cue down after playing, then once every 6 months or so should be enough.
If you're not happy with the way it feels, then experiment. Try and find out what you do like. Oh, and one thing, if you've already waxed it, then don't bother oiling it, as it won't penetrate the wax barrier, just carry on wth the wax.

I hope this helps,
Keith

[Asi]

Any tip scuffer will do. I use Bread cue tip scuffer, try on Ebay.co.uk.
As for waxing/oiling, I use oil for the shaft every 3/4 month or so (I play more than 24 hours a week) and wax for the butt.
I dont use wax on the shaft as i like the feel/finish of linseed oil. use raw linseed oil and not boiled.
Doing this for long time and my cues are smooth as silk !

[Asi]

One more thing, You really don't have to oil your cue very often. (If it was well finished at first place).
After/During play just wipe the shaft with damp cloth/paper towel and buff dry right away. you will be amazed how much dirt/grease/chalk leftovers etc are removed. doing so every time you play, will keep the shaft clean and smooth.
Hope it helps

[KeithinFrance]

Very good advice there. If you listen to it, you can't go wrong.

[Asi]

Morning Keith my friend. It feels your leg feels better...(hope i am right). speaking of finish, Glover cues are oil or wax finished?

[kcohentan]

Picking up on scottca's original post he mentioned cue slicker – I've one of these and use it on my el cheapo cue at the moment. It does make the shaft smoother but I suspect it also takes part of the wood off since the shaft is a much light colour compared to the butt near the joint! Just wonder if anyone can confirm this, certainly wouldn't want to take it anywhere near my new cue when it arrives