For maple wood cues is it.......

[wannabenumb]

Hi guys, my friend just accuried a maple cue and wanted his to be oiled like mine. Now question: Is it ablerable to remove the varnished/lacqure thingy and carry out the oiling process just like ash wood?

All replies will be deeply appreciated. Thank Cue!

Regards

[Snookered]

I believe is able to do it as the process you've describe cos I doing the same to my maple cue. Now is very smooth and look great!

[wannabenumb]

Hi snookered it sounds great ya, thanks for sharing!

[Freddie Ng]

Normally maples are easier to maintain, by using a cloth to wipe it after a match could keep it clean and shine for awhile.
You can do oiling process to it. No problem with maple

[poolqjunkie]

Yes, you can do that. Oil it will make it darker if you dont mind that. Also, after oiling, you can wax the shaft to make it silky smooth. I usually do not wax ash--but with maple, that seems to make it smoother.

[wannabenumb]

Normally maples are easier to maintain, by using a cloth to wipe it after a match could keep it clean and shine for awhile.
You can do oiling process to it. No problem with maple

Hey Freedie Ng thanks for the cloth wiping advise also, he'res doing just fine with that as i've taught him what i've learnt here.

Today, im actually doing the cue oling process for him but he insisted linseed oil instead as compare to cheapo olive oil with multiple vitamins with fragrant of mine.

Well.. clever enough for him as his cue don't come cheap, think that also explains why ya

BTW i can't wait to kapo some from him

[wannabenumb]

Yes, you can do that. Oil it will make it darker if you dont mind that. Also, after oiling, you can wax the shaft to make it silky smooth. I usually do not wax ash--but with maple, that seems to make it smoother.

Thank cue poolqjunkie for your added valuable advise on waxing it too.
I'll keep it in mind ya.

BTW, what type of wax to use and where to get it? Expensive or not?

[mart-j]

is it best to use boiled linseed oil or raw ???

[Freddie Ng]

You're most welcome Wannabenumb

Mart-j, normally we recommend raw linseed oil. Try to get the white ones.
The whiter the better..

Cheers

[mart-j]

thanks freddie

[Freddie Ng]

You are most welcome mart-j.

Anyway what cue are you using ?? got pictures ??

[mart-j]

using a craftsman classic legend at the moment but have been offered a peradon pro-cue mini butt, telescopic extension and case (2 months old) for £130. have seen on here tha shaft becomes sticky hence my interest. no pics just a standard cue lol