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SirBanksALot

SirBanksALot

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I've got a few collectible high dollar cues which I have stored with a major collector with his collection. However - as far as storing or keeping cues around the house - should I leave them in a hard case or is keeping them out (like in a display case) okay??:confused:

Hate to admit not knowing ????:o

Thanks
 
SirBanksALot said:
I've got a few collectible high dollar cues which I have stored with a major collector with his collection. However - as far as storing or keeping cues around the house - should I leave them in a hard case or is keeping them out (like in a display case) okay??:confused:

Hate to admit not knowing ????:o

Thanks
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Question of the century, cant wait to see how many opinions you will get here on this one...............:)
 
I don't think it matters "how" it's stored, upright or vertical, as long as it is supported properly.

The enemy of wood is water or dampness. keep it away from high humidity and dampness and a stick should be fine as long as it was dried and prepared correctly in the first place.
 
Jeff said:
I don't think it matters "how" it's stored, upright or vertical, as long as it is supported properly.

The enemy of wood is water or dampness. keep it away from high humidity and dampness and a stick should be fine as long as it was dried and prepared correctly in the first place.
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Jeff-It sure does seem that way. I've always kept them stored in Porper type cases and I'm just a little reluctant to buy a commerical type display case and leave them all out in the open.
 
I don't collect but try this logic to guide you.

1. Cues are generally made indoors in temps of 68-80 degrees generally.
If stored indoors, temperature shouldn't play much of a roll unless you lose heat or air.

2. Cues are made everywhere so different humidity, but indoor humidity is usually controlled by heat and air within certain "indoor extremes". Again, in normal indoor situations humidity shouldn't be a major problem.

3. I've heard both to store the cue on it's side to prevent warping and also to store it upright to prevent warping so I'll leave that to the cuemakers to explain.:confused:

Terry
 
Too Much Logic - Stop it!!!!

Tbeaux said:
I don't collect but try this logic to guide you.

1. Cues are generally made indoors in temps of 68-80 degrees generally.
If stored indoors, temperature shouldn't play much of a roll unless you lose heat or air.

2. Cues are made everywhere so different humidity, but indoor humidity is usually controlled by heat and air within certain "indoor extremes". Again, in normal indoor situations humidity shouldn't be a major problem.

3. I've heard both to store the cue on it's side to prevent warping and also to store it upright to prevent warping so I'll leave that to the cuemakers to explain.:confused:

Terry
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Hey Terry---

Thanks - that just too darn much logic for me!!!!:D

Maybe I'm just looking for an excuse to go out and buy a display case - and then if buy a display case with some empty slots for cues - I'll be forced to go out and buy more cues - and then I'll need another display.....:p :p :rolleyes:

Regards
 
I store mine upright in instroke cases...I do believe that upright/vertical is a better idea than laying them flat, but it's probably not a big deal unless you're not going to touch a cue for 10 years. In which case, you probably shouldn't even have it, lol!

-Roger
 
I store my cue(s) in the same room I used to store my acoustic guitar, since both are affected by relative humidity. I purchased a hydrometer @ Radio Shack, and tried to keep the relative humidity @ roughly 47%...as this is generally considered ideal conditions for wood. It worked for my guitar, and has worked for my cue(s). I paid about 30.00 for the hydrometer. It was especially critical for me, as I live in a naturally damp, humid area (Pacific Northwest). It can be equally critical for those who live in more arid climes, such as the Southwest.

I too, store my cue(s) upright in an Instroke case. In a display case, the relative humidity becomes a bit more of a factor. The Instrokes use a fabric inside that is not prone to moisture absorption, hence my choice.

Hope this helped.
Lisa
 
ridewiththewind said:
I store my cue(s) in the same room I used to store my acoustic guitar, since both are affected by relative humidity. I purchased a hydrometer @ Radio Shack, and tried to keep the relative humidity @ roughly 47%...as this is generally considered ideal conditions for wood. It worked for my guitar, and has worked for my cue(s). I paid about 30.00 for the hydrometer. It was especially critical for me, as I live in a naturally damp, humid area (Pacific Northwest). It can be equally critical for those who live in more arid climes, such as the Southwest.

I too, store my cue(s) upright in an Instroke case. In a display case, the relative humidity becomes a bit more of a factor. The Instrokes use a fabric inside that is not prone to moisture absorption, hence my choice.

Hope this helped.
Lisa
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Ahhh... What the heck...My 2 cents are rolling in.
I agree with all above, and really it breaks down to a pick of multiple correct logical solutions.

HUMIDITY--Number one, store in an area that is NOT prone to temp/humity changes too quickly. A nice closet in an Air Conditioned home.
(The more expensive the home, the better the ciue(s) will feel):D

HEAT ---NO NO NO --See above comment

GRAVITY -- Horizontal or Vertical, either way is correct--JUST make sure that the cues are supported and are at vertical or horizontal---NOT at an incline--(where gravity can take effect) NEVER lean a cue in a corner of a room assembled, unless you want a good maple long bow in a few years to form.

AIR CIRCULATION -- I personally have many dealer cases housing my collection, in a vertical position. But I always rotating my cues in and out of the cases to an open air--vertical-cue rack every so often. If you have humity, this is really the killer with no air circulation.

RESULTS---I have Helmstetter cues from the 70's that are straight as the day I bought them.:D

I also have a few "dead soldiers" or "curved dead soldiers" as proof to some of my above comments.

Good Luck
And --YES--You can buy a display case, just make sure it is mounted vertical or horizontal, not at an incline

RWOMEL
 
For those who have issue with humidity, there are 2 products that have been long used by gun collectors in safes to control humidity.
Dri-Rod and Golden Rod where I personally have been using the golden rod the last 12 years.

Hope this helps...
 
I agree with most of rwomel's post, except.... I think laying a cue down is a bad idea... gravity will use the weight of the cue itself to warp it... unless the cue is supported perfectly across the tapers... can't think of a case that can do this... it would have to be custom made for your cue.

Letting gravity work along the axis (length) of your cue should not let the cue warp... shafts and cue would store best by hanging from their joints exactly straight down or by standing exactly straight-up in a case or rack.
 
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