ferrule and joint maintenance

[jonnylovessn8ker]

have been playing with the same cue for a couple of years now...the brass on both ferrule and joint is not as shiny as it used to be.

is there anything inside the house to polish/clean them with?

how do u know a ferrule needs changing? and is there an actual way to prevent the wood inside the ferrule from breaking/destroyed overtime?

im scared that one day my ferrule breaks and requires shortening to fit a new one.

[lk8]

0000 Steel Wool

[lk8]

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to prevent wood from breaking inside ferrule: don't dig into the wood...

[jonnylovessn8ker]

dont dig into the wood as in not digging into it when fitting a tip?

[totlxtc]

As said, but also try 00000 wirewood, 3000 or 4000 grit paper

[lk8]

dont dig into the wood as in not digging into it when fitting a tip?

that's right

[Terry Davidson]

I'd not suggest steel wool or very fine emery (600+) as eventually they will take down the diameter of your ferrule.

If you can get a new 5pound note or even a 10 or 20 and use that. The linen paper will shine that sucker right up

Terry

[FINGERS1971]

fine wire wool and orange oil works a treat just be careful not to get any on your tip!