I have a converted garage for my pool table. I.ve been keeping it around 60 degrees at night and have been going thru 200. a month to keep it warm in there. does it cause warping for them to get cold.I know it may sound dumb but I have probly 2 grand tied up in them. I will convert to electric heat and a/c in the spring. thanks
concerned about cues tempertures
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hardwork2 said:
The humidity is a much bigger culprit in damaging cues than temperature changes. But if the wood on the shafts was properly cut down when the cue was made and dried then even with humidity changes the shafts will remain true. the humid changes is harder on ivory, inlays, rings,etc.
Craig
hardwork2 said:
Temperature changes will create many problems with time. All materials expand and contract at different rates. The first signs you will see in pool cues of expansion and contraction will be at the connections, the cues joint, the points and inlays in the forearm, the cues A-joint above the wrap, the area in the butt were there are inlays, and where it attach?s to the butt cap.
This is due to the different expansion rates of the materials at these locations. Everyone has seen cues where the inlays have risen through the cues finish, or where the inlays have cracked and pushed up. The most notorious material that will cause these problems is any type of metal, especially metal rings. Metal rings will be on of the first obvious materials to show these problems. Metal rings seem to always move with time, and cause the finish to raise where they are located. This is why I do not like to use any metal rings in my cues, because there is no simple answer to stop this problem from occurring.
Humidity and heat are other problems that cause major damage to cues. Both of these problems can cause Warp-age, adhesives to break down and come loose, and cause deterioration of the woods used in the cue itself.
The same problems can effect your table, so in my opinion I would keep the area temperature controlled to within 10 degrees from winter to summer.
Hope this helps!!
I was going to post a similar question. I like to take my cues to work with me in case I get a chance to practice on my lunch breaks. I keep my cues in the trunk of my car. I know this is a bad idea during times of the year when the temperature changes a lot, but right now it stays really cold all the time.
I was wondering if the cues being really cold in the trunk and the change in temp bringing them into the pool hall will cause damage. From the posts so far it seems like it is a concern. I guess I will have to consider taking my cues into the office from now on.
I was wondering if the cues being really cold in the trunk and the change in temp bringing them into the pool hall will cause damage. From the posts so far it seems like it is a concern. I guess I will have to consider taking my cues into the office from now on.
A very simple rule to follow is to treat your cues Better than you treat yourself..trunks can damage cues as you know also temperature extremes can..if you have a so called expensive cue with nice inlays i would be even more concerned..also keep a clear plastic garbage bag in your cue case in case it rains so your case doesn't get damp...Happy HolidaysPoolfiend said:
berlowmj said:
Best suggestion, yet!
I also keep my cue in the trunk pretty much year round. Never had a problem. Never know when the action's gonna pop! 
I know an old dude that kept his Szamboti in his trunk on and off for like 15 years.!!! the cue was rosewood and straight as an arrow. PA winters can get cold.....not to mention the HHH summers.
Then again later in life when I knew him he was playing with a Cuetec
i know i know.....he was a character.
Then again later in life when I knew him he was playing with a Cuetec
i know i know.....he was a character.