How often should u clean your shafts?
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Ideally, Never. Unless you're just talking about wiping it off with a dry cloth when your finished playing.
Wash your hands. Most pool halls do a lousy job of keeping the tables clean and virtually no tavern does anything.
The very best finish you can put on your cue comes from the oil in your hands.
If you like to buy shafts then sand away.
Wash your hands. Most pool halls do a lousy job of keeping the tables clean and virtually no tavern does anything.
The very best finish you can put on your cue comes from the oil in your hands.
If you like to buy shafts then sand away.
I bought a pin from atlas so I can put my shaft into my drill. I use a magic eraser about once a month.(with a little 99% alcohol)
Every week in between ill rub it down real good with a towel and alcohol. I enjoy bare wood feel and it that means I have to replace the shaft once a year, thats fine. It seems a bare shaft gets dirtier quicker. (to me its just "cost of doing business".
Ian
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Every week in between ill rub it down real good with a towel and alcohol. I enjoy bare wood feel and it that means I have to replace the shaft once a year, thats fine. It seems a bare shaft gets dirtier quicker. (to me its just "cost of doing business".
Ian
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SQUOTE=cubswin]Kinda personal question don't you think? As often as possible however...
on the cue shaft hardly never since I brought some slipstic..usually just use a leather pad now and then unless I ding it.[/QUOTE]
You may think I'm a paid advertiser, but I Slipstic not only allows me to clean less often, but I really feel like I am help protect the wood with it as well.
on the cue shaft hardly never since I brought some slipstic..usually just use a leather pad now and then unless I ding it.[/QUOTE]
You may think I'm a paid advertiser, but I Slipstic not only allows me to clean less often, but I really feel like I am help protect the wood with it as well.
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i burnish my tip before each time i play, its so black and shiny LOL. But i clean my shaft about once a week, sometimes i even clean them after those humid days, but that isn't too often where i live.
Realistically you dont need to clean them at all, other than wiping them down with a dry rag from time to time. The "must maintain the chalk white shaft" thing is a fad that started a few years back. Chalk dust in the pores doesnt hurt anything, in fact Ive always found it helps seal the shaft better than sweat and oil from your hand alone. Using sandpaper other than extremely fine stuff, magic erasers, alcohol, lighter fluid etc etc etc on your shaft does way more harm to the cue and the way it plays than the chalk dust in the pores. Ive always liked the look of use better anyways.
When I get a cue, I prep the shaft the way I like it with 1500 and 2000 grit sandpaper till its glass smooth, then leave it alone unless I get a dent which is rare.
Quit thinking about the way the cue shaft looks, and put the energy into making balls on the table.
Chuck
When I get a cue, I prep the shaft the way I like it with 1500 and 2000 grit sandpaper till its glass smooth, then leave it alone unless I get a dent which is rare.
Quit thinking about the way the cue shaft looks, and put the energy into making balls on the table.
Chuck
When i clean my pool cue shafts, I use baby wipes. And that works pretty well cleaning out the oil and chalk that gets built up on the shafts. And it also cleans the ferrules nicely too.
Since I started using a glove a month or so ago, I havent had the need to clean any of the shafts. And just leave them as is.
I know some guys who never clean thier shafts, and they have that dark brown look to them, which usually tells me they've had the cue forever.
Since I started using a glove a month or so ago, I havent had the need to clean any of the shafts. And just leave them as is.
I know some guys who never clean thier shafts, and they have that dark brown look to them, which usually tells me they've had the cue forever.
True gloves do come in handy, but can you tell me why Jeanette and Helena's shafts are so dirty and they are the main ones who sport the gloves LOL. Maybe they are just using old cues that they use to play with before the gloves HUH. Personally i like the clean shafts, with no chalk and dirt in the pores.
Can't play unless the shaft is as blue as the ocean. Whenever I get a tip put on I always tell the repair guy to leave the shaft alone. I like them as blue as I can get them. Keeps me fom selling them too 
. But I have the habit of keeping my nicer cues shaft's extremely clean with little play. And my 40 dollar j & J blue as the duece ball. 
Well that's just me.
Tony
. But I have the habit of keeping my nicer cues shaft's extremely clean with little play. And my 40 dollar j & J blue as the duece ball. Well that's just me. Tony
chas1022 said:
I guess it is clear from the other responses it is a personal preference. I say as long as you're not removing wood (i.e. cleaning with by sanding), do it as often as suits your fancy. If you were a glove, maybe never.
Personally...
Once a week I burnish by shaft and tip using a piece of leather.
Clean it with a tissue paper or paper towel and Rain-x before going out to play.
Wash my hands frequently during the evening and wipe the shaft down with the leftover damp paper towel.
That's just me, I hate shooting with an even slightly sticky shaft.
daytonajoe
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use Slip Stick and your routine would be less..
Cleaning ...
I clean mine before every tournament I play in (don't play league anymore), which amounts to about weekly.
If I go longer, I clean every 2-4 weeks.
I use 'Orange', a natural Kroger product. Cleans shaft and ferrule good.
Dry. Use 'Pledge' on a paper towel, and then carefully on shaft only.
My cuemaker told me to only use a Chemical cleaner, and only a Wood Polish on my shafts (has to be a Polish, not oil, conditioner, or other nomenclatures). [Saves money and works good, Slipstic may be good, but I will not spend $30 for it]
I might add I do not like a super slick shaft (makes me feel as my stroke is slipping). I like just a slight drag, not much, just barely noticeable.
I clean mine before every tournament I play in (don't play league anymore), which amounts to about weekly.
If I go longer, I clean every 2-4 weeks.
I use 'Orange', a natural Kroger product. Cleans shaft and ferrule good.
Dry. Use 'Pledge' on a paper towel, and then carefully on shaft only.
My cuemaker told me to only use a Chemical cleaner, and only a Wood Polish on my shafts (has to be a Polish, not oil, conditioner, or other nomenclatures). [Saves money and works good, Slipstic may be good, but I will not spend $30 for it]
I might add I do not like a super slick shaft (makes me feel as my stroke is slipping). I like just a slight drag, not much, just barely noticeable.
I used Magic Eraser but I don't think I will use it anymore. I was cleaning the kitchen counter and used one on the chrome faucet. It left a residue on the faucet. I don't know if that would be good for the wood.
I was told by a very good cue maker when I bought my cue to just wipe it off with a dry rag when I got done playing. If it gets "sticky" use talcum powder. If I wanted to get it really clean use lacquer thinner.
I was told by a very good cue maker when I bought my cue to just wipe it off with a dry rag when I got done playing. If it gets "sticky" use talcum powder. If I wanted to get it really clean use lacquer thinner.