Cue shaft cleaning

[JE54]

I've been using a slightly damp papertowel, then dry with a soft rag. Then use a piece of leather.

 

[JimS]

I've been using a slightly damp papertowel, then dry with a soft rag. Then use a piece of leather.

Tap. Tap. Tap. I sometimes have to add a few swipes with a 6000 micro mesh.

 

[k1llua]

My cue is graphite, i usualy wipe it with a microfibre cloth, seeing as how it does not have wood pores, does water have the same effect on the sealant for graphite?

 

[pooltchr]

My cue is graphite, i usualy wipe it with a microfibre cloth, seeing as how it does not have wood pores, does water have the same effect on the sealant for graphite?

NO. Water won't hurt a graphite shaft.
Steve

 

[8Ball48043]

Magic Eraser

Magic Eraser cut into nice little pieces.

Dry quickly. Burnish with leather, brown paper bag, 2,000 or finer sand paper.

 

[JimS]

Magic Eraser cut into nice little pieces.

Dry quickly. Burnish with leather, brown paper bag, 2,000 or finer sand paper.

Works for me! :groucho: If it feels a little "fuzzy" after using he Magic Eraser a couple swipes with 1000 grit will take care of that.

 

[irockash]

Sorry to bring up such an old thread (that's what the search function is for, right?) but I just had a couple of questions.

I went the alcohol route as I needed something pretty quickly and didn't want to wait to have something shipped. How often could I (or should I) clean the shaft safely? I want to do it as needed, but sometimes my cue gets passed around (I know, I'll put a stop to that) and things can build up quickly.

Also, I was using a Q-Wiz polisher to smooth it during play, but it disappeared and I'm looking for a replacement. I actually liked the Q-Wiz, think it did a great job, but could someone recommend anything else for keeping my shaft smooth or for a quick polish before a game?

Thanks for your help!

 

[Tony_in_MD]

Call me different but I don't care for clean white shafts, I like mine blue. Thus I don't clean them much at all. The only time that I really work on my shafts is when I get a little ding in them. That is a thread in itself.



A piece of paper towel, works in a pinch, for a quick polish. Rub the shaft with it quickly until it gets hot.

PS you could always switch to tan chalk, which does not show up on the shaft as much as good ole blue.

Sorry to bring up such an old thread (that's what the search function is for, right?) but I just had a couple of questions.

I went the alcohol route as I needed something pretty quickly and didn't want to wait to have something shipped. How often could I (or should I) clean the shaft safely? I want to do it as needed, but sometimes my cue gets passed around (I know, I'll put a stop to that) and things can build up quickly.

Also, I was using a Q-Wiz polisher to smooth it during play, but it disappeared and I'm looking for a replacement. I actually liked the Q-Wiz, think it did a great job, but could someone recommend anything else for keeping my shaft smooth or for a quick polish before a game?

Thanks for your help!

 

[irockash]

Call me different but I don't care for clean white shafts, I like mine blue. Thus I don't clean them much at all. The only time that I really work on my shafts is when I get a little ding in them. That is a thread in itself.



A piece of paper towel, works in a pinch, for a quick polish. Rub the shaft with it quickly until it gets hot.

PS you could always switch to tan chalk, which does not show up on the shaft as much as good ole blue.

I don't worry as much about the blue either; my shaft gets sticky at times, or just doesn't seem that smooth, so I'd like to smooth it in a pinch. Actually using a piece of Blue Diamond a friend found in the chalk bin

 

[3kushn]

Call me different but I don't care for clean white shafts, I like mine blue. Thus I don't clean them much at all. The only time that I really work on my shafts is when I get a little ding in them. That is a thread in itself.



A piece of paper towel, works in a pinch, for a quick polish. Rub the shaft with it quickly until it gets hot.

PS you could always switch to tan chalk, which does not show up on the shaft as much as good ole blue.

Thanks.
I was getting worried about my blue shafts.
Thought I might be up with the times.
Many years ago a wood expert told me the best thing
for a shaft is your hand. My shafts are as smooth as glass
they're blue but smoooth.

What do you want, impress a chick or play pool?

Now here's the question. How do you clean a high rag content ferrule.
Has nothing to for with chicks. Promise.

 

[Tony_in_MD]

Getting Linen based ferrules clean!

That is one reason why I play with ivory ferrules.

Thanks.
I was getting worried about my blue shafts.
Thought I might be up with the times.
Many years ago a wood expert told me the best thing
for a shaft is your hand. My shafts are as smooth as glass
they're blue but smoooth.

What do you want, impress a chick or play pool?

Now here's the question. How do you clean a high rag content ferrule.
Has nothing to for with chicks. Promise.

 

[3kushn]

Getting Linen based ferrules clean!

That is one reason why I play with ivory ferrules.

My cue builder won't do that and out of respect and no desire, I can't change it.

Guess blue ferrules to match my blue shafts is really cool.

 

[Tony_in_MD]

Your cue maker had no luck cleaning them?


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[3kushn]

Yes he can do it but its really no big deal, he's 600 miles away plus
they'll just get blue in short order.

I don't make the bed in the morining either.

 

[FranCrimi]

I think the best way to clean a shaft is on a lathe. Whatever you use to clean it, it's done in 20 seconds and a much better job than you can ever do by hand. OK...maybe 30 seconds.