Best way to store a cue

PALMERJOHN

PALMERJOHN

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Can anybody tell me the best way to store a cue. Recently, I bought a
new cue, and my old cue will not be getting too much use for a while. I
don' t want the butt to warp. I want to store it the best way I can. Any
suggestions?

John D.
 
PALMERJOHN said:
Can anybody tell me the best way to store a cue. Recently, I bought a
new cue, and my old cue will not be getting too much use for a while. I
don' t want the butt to warp. I want to store it the best way I can. Any
suggestions?

John D.
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Make sure you keep it at room temperature, not to hot, not to cold. You'll be okay, and so will your cue.

Never leave your cue in your car. Bad idea.
 
Just break it down (I'm assuming its a two-piece cue) and lie it down flat. It should be fine.
 
I store mine in the case with joint protectors on, standing up.:)

If it is a Palmer you are not going to be playing with for a while, send it to me and I will store it for you.:D :D :D
 
Same here, bumper and tip down upright in a solid case, in the most temperature stable room in my home.

gr. Dave
 
When storing cues for a long period of time, the following may be helpful:

  1. Use joint protectors
  2. Store in a case
  3. Leave the case open to allow for airflow
  4. Lie the case flat

This should work just fine.

Craig
 
Thanks for the suggestions

Hey, thank you all for the info. I am playing now with a Jacoby. I'm
gonna store my Schon Ltd. Last of all YES, I do own a Palmer. It
is a model 16 of the 3rd catalog. Unfortunately, the Palmer butt
warped over the years. This is why I asked this Question.
 
what not to do is lean it, I learned this the hard way years ago with a old McDermott, I broke the cue down into 2 pieces and leaned it in the back of the closet, afteer about 6 months the butt end was fine but I had a slight curve in the shaft it was a 12mm shaft. So you understand the shaft was about 5 or 6 inches from the wall and it was enough room for it to slightly warp, I hung it hopeing gravity would pull it straight-didnt work, since then I keep them in hard cases and laying flat in an area(a gunsafe) that wont flood should there be a rain storm etc. before I got a safe I had them in cases on top for magazines so they weret on the floor.
 
PALMERJOHN said:
Hey, thank you all for the info. I am playing now with a Jacoby. I'm
gonna store my Schon Ltd. Last of all YES, I do own a Palmer. It
is a model 16 of the 3rd catalog. Unfortunately, the Palmer butt
warped over the years. This is why I asked this Question.
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That is a shame the Palmer warped, maybe it can be saved. These guys love to restore old Palmers. Tate turned me on to them.:)

http://www.proficientbilliards.com/
 
I have several cues that I do not play with. I use the below referenced item & have my cues hang in the closet. I let them hang vertically & the weight of the cue actually inhibits any possible warpage.
 

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What about having them in a cue rack... standing on the butts, straight up and down?
 
Thinking about silica packs-Hey CaptainHook !

I also might put some desicants (silica packs) nearby the cues also. I
figure it can't hurt to keep as much moisture away as possible.
Hey CaptainHook, the Palmer I have is in mint condition also. It bums
me out big time that it warped. I'm pretty sure it's a lengthy process
to un-warp it. The Palmer has a szamboti forearm -reverse ebony points
- 75 MOP inlays 4 MOP rings. It was my favorite cue when I was a kid.
 
PALMERJOHN said:
I also might put some desicants (silica packs) nearby the cues also. I
figure it can't hurt to keep as much moisture away as possible.
Hey CaptainHook, the Palmer I have is in mint condition also. It bums
me out big time that it warped. I'm pretty sure it's a lengthy process
to un-warp it. The Palmer has a szamboti forearm -reverse ebony points
- 75 MOP inlays 4 MOP rings. It was my favorite cue when I was a kid.
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Man those old Palmers shoot the lights out.:D
as far as the desicant packs, I have one or two in each on of my Guitar cases, but never put any in the cue cases.:)
 
I hang my cues vertically by the tips and small portion of the ferrules and by the joint end on the butts, I don't allow my hangers to touch any part of the shaft and they hang friction free and in a humidity controlled environment.
They should also be kept away from direct contact with a/c vents and heat vents.
Keep them away from bathrooms(showers and bath tubes) massive humidity.

Gravity will aid in avoiding warping of the cues when hung vertically, especially friction free. There should never be any tension on the cue when hanging. It is impossible to store cues in a rack without hanging friction free to be sitting perfectly straight.

Never store cues laying down...gravity will pull on the shafts and butts and humidy fluctuations are to be avoided.

If you have cues with Ivory and especially a lot of Ivory it is important not to dry out the Ivory with too low humidity.

If you have a lot of money invested in cues why take any chances in not providing the best possible storage conditions.
 
cue storage

Apart and upright, tip and joint down. Keep away from excessive moisture (like a flooded basement) and large temperature changes (like in the trunk of your car).
 
"Proper Storage
The cue should be stored in consistent temperature and moisture conditions. Extreme temperatures or humidity will cause warpage. If the cue is being stored on a wall mounted rack, be sure it is kept perfectly straight. Avoid wall mounted racks that are installed on an outside wall. For extended storage, use a carrying case laid on a flat surface, leaving the case open to allow movement of air."

For what it's worth, the above came from McDermott's website

Here is the Viking Cue page advising storing them flat.

I know these are production cue companies and not custom companies, but I presume care would be the same/similar.

I do however like the idea of hanging them as Ceebee has suggested. That does make sense.

I think everyone here has mentioned something that works/or has worked for them in the past, so it is very interesting to see all of the different answers.
 
Thanks HIRUN526 !

Thanks HIRUN526,
These are details I really appreciate. My Schon has 12
ivory diamond inlays, and the shaft has ivory ferrule. I
did not Know That about lack of moisture.
 
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