Cue oil

[culraven]

Have had a little experiment in using different cue oils, mainly using traditional wood oils and also tried olive oil, and have now found a great alternative which adds very little colour and makes your cue smell great!
It's all natural made with Grape seed, advocado and jojoba and gives the cue a great shine with just a couple of drops, I use bay rum scented so I smell all piratey?
Does anyone know if this would be ok to use on cues, so far I've only tried it on a crappy cue I have just stripped all the varnish off?

[dave121260]

Probably best asking a cue maker

[ADR147]

lol - fun and games!

[gazza147]

Most top Cue Makers wont tell you the Complete Truth behind there "Special Oil" shall we say, but maybe able to give you advice on yours here!


Gaz.

Have had a little experiment in using different cue oils, mainly using traditional wood oils and also tried olive oil, and have now found a great alternative which adds very little colour and makes your cue smell great!
It's all natural made with Grape seed, advocado and jojoba and gives the cue a great shine with just a couple of drops, I use bay rum scented so I smell all piratey?
Does anyone know if this would be ok to use on cues, so far I've only tried it on a crappy cue I have just stripped all the varnish off?

[trevs1]

Most top Cue Makers wont tell you the Complete Truth behind there "Special Oil" shall we say, but maybe able to give you advice on yours here!


Gaz.

That's because there is no such thing as "cue oil" Gareth.

These are only going to be readily available wood finishing oils, possibly mixed, possibly not, but they are nothing special.

Anyone wanting to know more about using oils to finish timber can read about it online, it's not tricky at all.

To be completely frank about it, using oils on an already well finished cue is not advisable anyway. It can serve to ruin a piece of timber as much as enhance it.

Oh, and by the way, it certainly will never need protecting from "drying out". That's utter nonsense.

I know people want to look after their pride and joy, but really..... step away from the oil.

[Byrom]

what about finishing wax

[culraven]

what about finishing wax

I do use finishing wax on the butt, can make it a bit slippy though!
Just wanted something that didn't add colour, doesn't stink and acts almost like cue slide, without damaging the wood? Maybe I'm asking too much?

[The Doctor]

Danish oil will give you best results. Doesn't darken wood much and gives a nice patina when polished up.
Best to do several thin coats than a thick coat. All that will do is give it a sticky feel.
Hope this helps.

[Neil Taperell]

That's because there is no such thing as "cue oil" Gareth.

These are only going to be readily available wood finishing oils, possibly mixed, possibly not, but they are nothing special.

Anyone wanting to know more about using oils to finish timber can read about it online, it's not tricky at all.

To be completely frank about it, using oils on an already well finished cue is not advisable anyway. It can serve to ruin a piece of timber as much as enhance it.

Oh, and by the way, it certainly will never need protecting from "drying out". That's utter nonsense.

I know people want to look after their pride and joy, but really..... step away from the oil.

I seem to recall that all you recommended to do Trevor , was a lightly damp rag and buff dry .........is that correct ?

Never put anything on the cue that i bought from you ......too scared to ruin it !

[The Doctor]

A damp cloth then buffing cue should keep it well.

[Ramon]

This one!!! is the best to clean and protect your cue shaft,, imo.
They are not cheap. But worth the money!!

http://www.amazon.com/Cue-Doctor-Sha.../dp/B0043WLWV2

[gazza147]

I only use a very lightly damp cloth i ring it a good few times before cleaning the cue and then buff afterwards.



Gaz.

[culraven]

I only use a very lightly damp cloth i ring it a good few times before cleaning the cue and then buff afterwards.



Gaz.

That's all I do with my cue, which I finished with Aurora oil. It was a real labour of love, thin coats built up over 2 weeks and well worth the effort. But I still suffer with sweaty hands and as we are now in Winter and the heating is turned up full in our club was just messing about really to see if i could find something that offered an almost permanent lubrication that could just be topped up when needed. Need to get some more Aurora oil, has anyone tried the grain filler they do?

[Ramon]

That's all I do with my cue, which I finished with Aurora oil. It was a real labour of love, thin coats built up over 2 weeks and well worth the effort. But I still suffer with sweaty hands and as we are now in Winter and the heating is turned up full in our club was just messing about really to see if i could find something that offered an almost permanent lubrication that could just be topped up when needed. Need to get some more Aurora oil, has anyone tried the grain filler they do?

All I can say is: use what I suggested in my previous post and you never get problems with sticky shaft. I've been using it for years and the result is perfect.( anyway just my opinion !!!!). And Yes, I know someone who has used that grain filler. If you want, I can give him a call and as soon as I know more, I'll send you a pm.

[culraven]

All I can say is: use what I suggested in my previous post and you never get problems with sticky shaft. I've been using it for years and the result is perfect.( anyway just my opinion !!!!). And Yes, I know someone who has used that grain filler. If you want, I can give him a call and as soon as I know more, I'll send you a pm.

That would be great, can you ask him if he's used it on cues that have been previously oiled and how far you need to take it back before applying? Cheers