Wire wool

[itsnoteasy]

A friend of mine has one of those cheap cue slicker things, it doesn't half take the dirt off and make your cue smooth, I was very sceptical about them but it really works.

[Shockerz]

A friend of mine has one of those cheap cue slicker things, it doesn't half take the dirt off and make your cue smooth, I was very sceptical about them but it really works.

Yeah I did use one of the for a while but then it seemed to lose it's affect (probably clogged). Isn't that 0000 steel wool inside?

[itsnoteasy]

It felt a bit like one of those plastic scouring pads, but just kind of in dots not all the way around.

[Tommykiid]

Wire wool

I was wondering about them also do they slide over the tip or is there a velcro strap cos if it's over the tip I can't imagine it's healthy ????

[Shockerz]

I was wondering about them also do they slide over the tip or is there a velcro strap cos if it's over the tip I can't imagine it's healthy ????

Don't remember it affecting the tip with it's use and I'm paranoid about mine.

I used to use it carefully and didn't have any issues apart from not lasting long.

[Tommykiid]

Wire wool

im like that about my tip aswell and u will love this shock two days ago I was ordering a heap of stuff for my new room and the seller asked me what tip size I want for my box of elks ( don't judge ) and I had to check thought I was 10 mm I'm nine so the last year since I've been serious about getting better I've been using a 10 mm on a nine always thought this doesn't look right and said a mabey I messed up putting it on no my last tip flew off in a match against a friend and we employed the 15 min rule and the bar man said he had elks never even checked the size and it's still on just got my 9 mm in the post table is gonna get some serious time tomorrow snookersmiley

[itsnoteasy]

It's kind of a tube shape Tommy, open at both ends, you just rub it up and down the shaft, I don't know if you could wash them to de clog them or if they just don't last long. One of the lads at the club( good century maker) uses one of those green pads for the washing up, he swears by it, I'm not sure on it , might be a bit rough, I would like to know from a cue maker or experienced players if these are ok.

[Shockerz]

im like that about my tip aswell and u will love this shock two days ago I was ordering a heap of stuff for my new room and the seller asked me what tip size I want for my box of elks ( don't judge ) and I had to check thought I was 10 mm I'm nine so the last year since I've been serious about getting better I've been using a 10 mm on a nine always thought this doesn't look right and said a mabey I messed up putting it on no my last tip flew off in a match against a friend and we employed the 15 min rule and the bar man said he had elks never even checked the size and it's still on just got my 9 mm in the post table is gonna get some serious time tomorrow snookersmiley

it's funny as I change a lot of tips and ferrules for people. I used to let them supply the tips but I just fit them from my stock now. The amount of times I'm told it is a 10mm ferrule and it's 9.5 because they've sanded the ferrule when they're maintaining their tip or supply a 9mm when it's a 9.5.

I always fit the next size up and cut down without any over hang (mushroom).

[Tommykiid]

im like that about my tip aswell and u will love this shock two days ago I was ordering a heap of stuff for my new room and the seller asked me what tip size I want for my box of elks ( don't judge ) and I had to check thought I was 10 mm I'm nine so the last year since I've been serious about getting better I've been using a 10 mm on a nine always thought this doesn't look right and said a mabey I messed up putting it on no my last tip flew off in a match against a friend and we employed the 15 min rule and the bar man said he had elks never even checked the size and it's still on just got my 9 mm in the post table is gonna get some serious time tomorrow snookersmiley

it's funny as I change a lot of tips and ferrules for people. I used to let them supply the tips but I just fit them from my stock now. The amount of times I'm told it is a 10mm ferrule and it's 9.5 because they've sanded the ferrule when they're maintaining their tip or supply a 9mm when it's a 9.5.

I always fit the next size up and cut down without any over hang (mushroom).

How anyone can judge the 0.5 in a tip is beyond me if that's what ur blaming for not potting a ball u don't put in the practice simple as

[Karl9022]

Hi all thanks for replies I saw on mws website he says it makes the cue really smooth, but I was a bit nervous about taking some 0000 to my cue so just wanted some guidance cheers all .

[vmax4steve]

I wouldn't use wire wool to clean the cue, a little soap on a damp flannel to take off the dirt and then buff with a dry towell is all you need about once a month.
Some cues are just too smooth and will get sticky very quickly, maple is a perfect example, can get it very smooth as the grain is so fine, some makers finish ash shafts to a very fine smooth finish, I for one do not. It's best to have the shaft so that you can feel the grain if you turn it in your fingers, you won't feel it as it runs along your bridge but those tiny little ridges between the grain and the wood mean that there are tiny gaps between your skin and the shaft so it doesn't feel as sticky as one that's been finished down glass smooth.
It's an organic substance wood, you need to feel that, connect with it, too smooth and the cue may as well be made of metal or plastic.