what oil to use?

[DeanH]

I always ensure that both dampness and oil stays away from the tip (and even the ferrule) as much as possible.

[franksandellsnooker]

yeah i havn't oiled my cue since i got it which was a year ago but a mate down the club told me recently that it is best to oil once in a while because it soaks the oil in and then you can feel a difference in the cue after. (more responsive)

The cleaning and oiling of the cue is purely to enhance the integrity of of the shaft in terms of wear. the reason it may feel more responsive is probably the psychological effect of playing with your nice free running shaft without stickiness. All the oiling in the world wont make a crap shaft into a good one.

[DeanH]

All the oiling in the world wont make a crap shaft into a good one.

That is very true.
Also, Centurysnooker, I am sure that Franksandellsnooker is not inferring that your shaft is crap

[franksandellsnooker]

I'm sure Century snooker has a delightful and probably quite attractive shaft....

[Neil Taperell]

i just give my cue a nice clean but im going to wait to put the oil on till later in the week when i get my new tips so i can take the tip off oil the shaft leave it overnight then stick the new tip on. does it matter if the oil goes on top of the cue where the ferrule is?

Mad that mistake once . Put a cracking tip on and got some oil on it .

Never again .

[sprogbasket]

Does the same apply to Maple shaft cues ?

I used to have a Maple cue which I only occassionally wiped down with a damp cloth - nothing more. I stupidly sold hat cue on and replaced it with an Ash cue - and I am now looking for a Maple cue again.

A freind of mine told me that Maples cues sometimes need to be sent off for French Polishing or similar.


Is this true ?

regards sprogbasket

[centurysnooker]

I'm sure Century snooker has a delightful and probably quite attractive shaft....

yeah lol

[franksandellsnooker]

Does the same apply to Maple shaft cues ?

I used to have a Maple cue which I only occassionally wiped down with a damp cloth - nothing more. I stupidly sold hat cue on and replaced it with an Ash cue - and I am now looking for a Maple cue again.

A freind of mine told me that Maples cues sometimes need to be sent off for French Polishing or similar.


Is this true ?

regards sprogbasket

The short answer is absolutley NO. They should be treated exactly as ash and to my mind a good hard rock Canadien maple is always the best, lesser quality maple can bend very badly. A decent maple cue from the commerciel makers is very hard to find these days. Ideally look for an old one piece from the Joe Davis era. If you must you could always have it cut at 3/4 or 1/2 points and fitted with a mini butt joint. :snooker:

[johno]

I've been told not to use a damp cloth to clean my ash cue as the water
(even only a little) is not good for the wood

[DeanH]

I've been told not to use a damp cloth to clean my ash cue as the water
(even only a little) is not good for the wood

So long as the cue does have a sealent of some sort (oil or varnish) then the word should not be affected by the damp cloth.
Also the cleaning process is very quick with the damp cloth/towell and not soaking the cue
If the cue has been stripped of any sealant then you could still use a damp cloth/towell - very well wrung-out to give the cue a wipe over without any damage.
Then I would consider sealing the wood as the wood will be open to dirty and chalk dust which will do more damage in the long run than a infrequent wipe of a damp cloth.
all the best
merry chrimbo

[Acrowot]

The damp cloth for wiping the cue, needs to be a lot drier than a flannel after you have wrung it out as dry as you can get it.
:snooker:

[Luke Hooper]

Luke , it depends on how much you play and how dirty the tables are . I normally do my cue every 3 months .
Go onto the John Parris website and it tells you exactly how to do it . You will notice a difference after you have done it .

i should probably do it, i play every day for an average of about 4 hours a day lol so maybe it is something i should look into,

im just scared of doing it wrong! lol

[Freddie Ng]

i should probably do it, i play every day for an average of about 4 hours a day lol so maybe it is something i should look into,

im just scared of doing it wrong! lol

Nah.. dont worry.. just oiling.. you wont go wrong with that

[centurysnooker]

oiled my cue last nite ready for today putting a new talisman tip on later and then seeing if the cue is back up to scratch the cue is looking luvly and clean and really smooth. only problem is my hands will smell of oil for the next week or so using the cue lol

[DeanH]

oiled my cue last nite ready for today putting a new talisman tip on later and then seeing if the cue is back up to scratch the cue is looking luvly and clean and really smooth. only problem is my hands will smell of oil for the next week or so using the cue lol

Glad you have a good result, enjoy!
merry crimbo