but, but, but it was an 8 foot table
Yeah, folks keep forget to factor in all the other stuff as well. Oh, and I made a few additions for ya too, no charge :thumbup:Has your cue ever been in a house without air conditioning for several days?
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but, but, but it was an 8 foot table
Yeah, folks keep forget to factor in all the other stuff as well. Oh, and I made a few additions for ya too, no charge :thumbup:
I take pretty good care of my Joss and have done so since 1985. I don't subject it to extremes unnecessarily. Back in college it did get left in a hot or cold car a few times.
The cue has been to at least 9 countries and 15 states with me. Planes, trains, automobiles, and boats. Tropical heat and humidity, northern Europe in the Winter...and everything in between.
Is it straight? Both shafts, together and apart?
Yes.
Has it "moved"? Yes. Over the years I have noted a slight taper roll that goes away depending on prevailing conditions. It is wood after all. When people ask if it is straight I ask them what season it is. LOL!
I once had a guy roll the cue on a table. He was an idiot. He should not even have touched my cue, but he did. He scoffed and basically said it was trashed. I laughed at him. It did have a very minor taper roll in that shaft at that time, but worse, the joint face was dirty. LOL! I took a napkin and wiped off the joint face...straightened the cue! Oh...and I thrashed him at nine ball.
I don't roll the cue anymore. Ever. At least not in the past 15 years or so. Why would I? Just to get chalk dust and other crap from the table on my cue?
I do understand how you feel and why you worry.
Play the cue. Take good care of it. Stop worrying. With any luck 30 years later you will be telling a story like mine.
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The cue has been to at least 9 countries and 15 states with me. Planes, trains, automobiles, and boats. Tropical heat and humidity, northern Europe in the Winter...and everything in between.
Is it straight? Both shafts, together and apart?
Yes.
Has it "moved"? Yes. Over the years I have noted a slight taper roll that goes away depending on prevailing conditions. It is wood after all. When people ask if it is straight I ask them what season it is. LOL!
I once had a guy roll the cue on a table. He was an idiot. He should not even have touched my cue, but he did. He scoffed and basically said it was trashed. I laughed at him. It did have a very minor taper roll in that shaft at that time, but worse, the joint face was dirty. LOL! I took a napkin and wiped off the joint face...straightened the cue! Oh...and I thrashed him at nine ball.
I don't roll the cue anymore. Ever. At least not in the past 15 years or so. Why would I? Just to get chalk dust and other crap from the table on my cue?
I do understand how you feel and why you worry.
Play the cue. Take good care of it. Stop worrying. With any luck 30 years later you will be telling a story like mine.
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Actually cue wood for the most part is stableized however metals such as rings will expand also the glue on the wrap if leather or lizard or like in kind might be subject to the heat ,, I just expierenced this on my wrap just don't twist it hard like I did it will be ok when it cools down , however the rings might break the finish I have a couple now that will need refinishing
The best way to keep a cue is in room temp bar none
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The best way to keep a cue is in room temp bar none
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WHICH cue is this Justin,you are truly one of a kind !!! LOL
is this your first baby?
Same thing here,but mine were sub 500 dollar cues and basically had to use them for firewood when winter came
Place a dot on the high side of the warp and use it like a smoochy.
You're OK, just don't throw it in the deep freeze to compensate.
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Big temperature change is mostly a problem if the change happens quickly. Outside warms up quickly while inside is cold or the opposite. This results in sheer forces inside the cue which could conceivably cause damage. If you want to break a big boulder, alternately pour boiling water and cold water on it and watch the sheer forces at work.
I like to keep my cues at a proper humidity level too. I use the small Boveda 49% relative humidity packs in my case. Bigger packs of the same thing are in my acoustic guitar case. Boveda has many other humidity levels available, but I don't happen to know what the levels other than 49% are used for.
None of my cues is going to warp due to temp. or humidity issues if I can help it, and I can.
I like to keep my cues at a proper humidity level too. I use the small Boveda 49% relative humidity packs in my case. Bigger packs of the same thing are in my acoustic guitar case. Boveda has many other humidity levels available, but I don't happen to know what the levels other than 49% are used for.
None of my cues is going to warp due to temp. or humidity issues if I can help it, and I can.
I leave my stick in my trunk, rain or shine. No issues.
Love it! Man, I need to visit Colorado. I don't think driving through it a couple times really counts. :grin:
This is why players used to get a new cue every week or two, before AC was invented.
< /sarcasm >
I wonder what happens to trees when it gets really hot out??? Must be especially bad if it is windy too. That may explain why some trees look like they made a U-turn to return back to the soil. HHHmmmmmmm.
We may potentially have a Reply of The Year here!!!!! :rotflmao1::rotflmao1::rotflmao1::rotflmao1::rotflmao1::rotflmao1::rotflmao1:
Me Too
Don't worry Justin
You're not alone; these thing keep me up at night also.
When I'm not thinking about my kids, grandchildren, wife, business, house, taxes and money issues; I concentrate on the weather exposure to my cues.
So, before I leave for the pool hall I start my car and set the temperature at 70; same as my house (winter or summer); then I quickly get into my car with my cue case. Now, the trick is finding a spot as close as possible to the door of the pool hall; and very quickly getting inside.
But, ALAS, the pool halls' AC is on the fritz. Damn-it, need another new cue!
And my wife, understanding the dynamics of wood; agrees. She's the best.
Hope you get your AC fixed soon.
Regards
Dave
Don't worry Justin
You're not alone; these thing keep me up at night also.
When I'm not thinking about my kids, grandchildren, wife, business, house, taxes and money issues; I concentrate on the weather exposure to my cues.
So, before I leave for the pool hall I start my car and set the temperature at 70; same as my house (winter or summer); then I quickly get into my car with my cue case. Now, the trick is finding a spot as close as possible to the door of the pool hall; and very quickly getting inside.
But, ALAS, the pool halls' AC is on the fritz. Damn-it, need another new cue!
And my wife, understanding the dynamics of wood; agrees. She's the best.
Hope you get your AC fixed soon.
Regards
Dave
Your cue will be fine and the ambient indoor house temperature will not pose a risk.
However ........ Bava ain't gonna be storin' any of HIS Fancy Cues at Your Place.
