Over time I have noticed that a shaft I use starts out at 12.8 mm and over the course of the past 5 months it is down to 12.72. The purpose for this shaft was to replace an old shaft that was worn down to 12.5. It as well started at 12.8mm. I use a Q Wiz to clean the shaft once a week maybe. I've had the same Q Wiz for more than a year. There is virtually no sandpaper left on the one side. I play quite often. The shafts I've been playing with are the Jacoby hybrid edge shafts. Is this just a thing that happens with low deflection shafts? Does anyone have any knowledge or suggestions for me to prevent this from happening?
Diminishing shaft diameter
- Thread starter jakedp1
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Well....You could stop using sandpaper. Use a glove when playing, that way the friction will always be the same.
Even if you can't use a glove, here is a suggetion that might help: Use wax. That way, when the shaft gets dirty, you can use a microfiber cloth and wipe the shaft clean, removing only wax and dirt. Then reapply wax as needed. The wax prevents the chalk from getting into the pores of the wood and thus needing to be sanded out.
I'm playing on the dirtiest tables ever right now, and the only thing that helps is to have the shafts waxed before play. If you go there with an unwaxed shaft it will be almost black with chalk in just a couple of hours. And I've started using a glove, not just to protect the shaft, but my hand as well. My bridgehand was so stained by chalk one week that I had to use Mechanic type hand cleaner/scrubber to get them clean again!
Stop cleaning it with sandpaper.
I keep hurting my head when I hit it against the wall, what should I do? Is this a common problem with walls?
Sorry that wasn't nice, but really, you use sandpaper on wood once a week and wonder why it gets thinner?
Sorry that wasn't nice, but really, you use sandpaper on wood once a week and wonder why it gets thinner?
I sell Q-wiz, have done so for a decade. It's not a minor detail.
You are using sandpaper on your shaft and that is why it's getting thinner.
If you don't want it to get thinner don't use sandpaper on your shaft.
You are using sandpaper on your shaft and that is why it's getting thinner.
If you don't want it to get thinner don't use sandpaper on your shaft.
DaveInSC
Banger
OK being the noob I am... while waiting for my cue to be built I have ordered a Cue Cube Shaft Slicker. Is this thing going to eat away my shaft like the Q Wiz?
never use abrasives on your cue shaft,,,,,,,,, all you need to know.
OK being the noob I am... while waiting for my cue to be built I have ordered a Cue Cube Shaft Slicker. Is this thing going to eat away my shaft like the Q Wiz?
Yes. Its abrasive so its removing wood and therefore making your shaft thinner. Frequency will determine how fast. The only thing I use on my shaft is a magic eraser about once a month. It does not smooth my shaft but simply cleans it. A clean shaft will slide through your hand nicely but still has imperfections.
Take any piece of wood. Is there anyway to make it smooth without removing wood?
I second this!
OP, why do you sandpaper so much? If my shafts get dirty, I clean the shaft by, wiping with a damp towel, then dry towel, every once in awhile burnish with leather. Never use wax of any kind. Hope this helps.
DaveInSC
Banger
Thanks bud. I'll take it to the pool hall and give it away. Wife keeps Magic Erasers around here.
How about a Lathe and Sandpaper!
or a
Power Drill and Sandpaper!
Asked Just Last Week......
http://forums.azbilliards.com/showthread.php?457387&p=5936338#post5936338
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Touché. That would be the first only reason someone would use sandpaper on a shaft, then ask why said shaft is loosing material.
I truly hope this helps the OP understand how to properly maintain cues. OP, I'm not telling you how to handle your pool equipment, and hope I'm not coming off as an ass, just trying to help.
Magic Erasers is also abrasive. It's essentially an ultra-fine sandpaper sponge, around 1200-2000 grit.
I do now and then, 2000 grit. Takes years before shaft is any thinner by calipers. Mostly I use a bit of alcohol and a paper towel or a magic eraser if it is really dirty.
Los Gatos Taki
Registered
Try a regular, plain Magic Eraser. Not a Magic Eraser that contains petroleum products or other chemicals. Use a SLIGHTLY DAMP Magic Eraser to wipe shaft, wrap and cue butt. If you get a lot of blue on the eraser, rinse it out before continuing wiping cue. After I clean the shaft, I use a paper towel to wipe dry. Also dry wrap if exposed.
My 2nd step is to apply Carnauba wax and buff when dry. i may burnish the shaft, before waxing, to knock down any fuzz raised be the wet eraser.
My 2nd step is to apply Carnauba wax and buff when dry. i may burnish the shaft, before waxing, to knock down any fuzz raised be the wet eraser.
I don't think they are abrasive to wood, maybe uber soft plastic at least not the ines I've used
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I 2nd the damp magic eraser, very lightly CLEAN the shaft! While damp! Don't force it tightly, then hand dry with a micro fiber towel like a mad masturbater!!!! When completely dry, wax shaft with 100% carnauba auto wax. The mad masturbater technique works well with this also! I do this about every 60-70 hours of play or before any tournament.