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    First cue - maintenance advice needed

    WOW! What a great variety of responses. You all gave me quite a lot to think about. :) I went out to a local hardware store and purchased two wood offcuts in the shape of a cue shaft (one pine, one oak - that's all they had), sanded them back till they felt like glass, and test ran the P21s wax...
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    First cue - maintenance advice needed

    Thanks for your in-depth responses everyone. GREATLY appreciated! Though I notice that, DoubleD- you are against using any sort of wax or sealant on the shaft. And this is exactly the kind of varying opinion that confuses me, haha. :grin: Hmm, to wax or not to wax, that is the question...
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    First cue - maintenance advice needed

    Thanks for the input, poolplayer. I probably phrased that badly. I just mean, I see a lot of players talking about waxing their shafts. It seems to be common practice, be it for protection, for feel, etc. Is it safe to wax unsealed wood though? We're on the verge of experiencing consistent 99F...
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    First cue - maintenance advice needed

    Hey everyone, I'm new around here, so please be gentle. :grin: I posted a similar thread in another forum, but thought I'd also post here as there seems to be a lot more walkthrough on this site (therefore, potential for much more feedback!). :) I've started getting into pool (9 ball & 8...
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