Looking after your cue!

[Powelly86]

Hi iv just bought a maximus ultimate and wondered if anyone could tell me the best way to keep the shaft nice and smooth and in good condition?

[ADR147]

once every few weeks wipe with a damp cloth and buff dry. after a year or two you might need some oil.

[Powelly86]

Brilliant mate thank you.

[Ramon]

once every few weeks wipe with a damp cloth and buff dry. after a year or two you might need some oil.

100 percent disagree !!

[ADR147]

100 percent disagree !!

Really - and why?

[Powelly86]

Whys that Ramon?

[ADR147]

Whys that Ramon?

Because he likes to argue about anything and everything!

[Powelly86]

Oh rite lol!

[Ramon]

Really - and why?

Whys that Ramon?

common sense.

you do not treat the wood with water, Mi amigo !!


NOTE , If the shaft is varnished ( NOT OIL FINISHED ), using a piece of damp cloth , can do no harm.

in terms of cleaning, makes no diff Cuz by using a damp cloth, 40/50 percent of chalk remains on the shaft .

[Powelly86]

What do you recommend then please?

[fattail95]

In my personal experience, I've found that using a damp cloth makes the shaft feel dry after a few times. If the cue is getting sticky I first try to buff with a dry microfibre towel, if that does not remove the residue I then use some #0000 wire wool very gently which brings up a lovely natural shine, without drying out the wood. Finish up by buffing with the microfibre and you're done. I personally oil every 6 months but you don't need to do it that often.

Ben

[Powelly86]

Thanks Ben that's really helpful.

[ADR147]

common sense.

you do not treat the wood with water, Mi amigo !!


NOTE , If the shaft is varnished ( NOT OIL FINISHED ), using a piece of damp cloth , can do no harm.

in terms of cleaning, makes no diff Cuz by using a damp cloth, 40/50 percent of chalk remains on the shaft .

I manage rather well at it!

[ADR147]

In my personal experience, I've found that using a damp cloth makes the shaft feel dry after a few times. If the cue is getting sticky I first try to buff with a dry microfibre towel, if that does not remove the residue I then use some #0000 wire wool very gently which brings up a lovely natural shine, without drying out the wood. Finish up by buffing with the microfibre and you're done. I personally oil every 6 months but you don't need to do it that often.

Ben

solid advice but the maximus cue has a shellac finish so would need rather a lot of wire wool work to cut through it.

[fattail95]

solid advice but the maximus cue has a shellac finish so would need rather a lot of wire wool work to cut through it.

I've not heard of a shellac finish on a cue before. What benefits does this provide?