New Cue Conditioning ?

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blakerandy

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Hi all, my first post here. Great forum.

I'm in Hawaii and just received a new McDermott G Series cue.

Is there anything special I need to do with the cue? I know the humidity is quite a bit higher than the factory so I've just left the case open for now.

Any help and tips would be appreciated.


Thanks, Randy
 
I don't know if this will help or not. But, If you are worried about the humidity, when you are storing your Cue in the case you can always use those little packs of silaca sand. This might help out alittle.
 
After 300 hours of play, or six months, which ever comes first, you'll need to change the cue oil.
It's not too difficult. Most drain plugs are located under the bumper. Simply unscrew the bumper, remove the plug, drain the oil, and replace. Make sure you reinstall the drain plug with a new gasket. Oil and plug gaskets may be purchased at Seybert's, Pool Dawgs, or anywhere fine cues are sold. Enjoy your new cue, and welcome to the forum. :)
 
blakerandy said:
Hi all, my first post here. Great forum.

I'm in Hawaii and just received a new McDermott G Series cue.

Is there anything special I need to do with the cue? I know the humidity is quite a bit higher than the factory so I've just left the case open for now.

Any help and tips would be appreciated.


Thanks, Randy
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Randy, the biggest problem you will face is the first few months as the cue adjusts to the new environment it is in. When dealing with very warm to high temperatures expansion and contraction are major factors.

Try to keep the cue in an environment that has a similar temperature, somewhere, around only about a ten degree change for long period's of time.

Randy never leave your cue in your car or especially the cars trunk for extended period's of time. On a hot day the temperature of a trunk can be double that outside. Extreme heat or cold will cause major expansion and contraction which will lead to warpage.


Hope this help and welcome to AZ.
 
Get your facts straight TS!

Tramp Steamer said:
After 300 hours of play, or six months, which ever comes first, you'll need to change the cue oil.
It's not too difficult. Most drain plugs are located under the bumper. Simply unscrew the bumper, remove the plug, drain the oil, and replace. Make sure you reinstall the drain plug with a new gasket. Oil and plug gaskets may be purchased at Seybert's, Pool Dawgs, or anywhere fine cues are sold. Enjoy your new cue, and welcome to the forum. :)
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Doing this maintenance without proper training will void warranty for sure. Fortunately I have been to the McDermott school and will gladly service your new cue for free the first time and only $50 per year thereafter. The ferndocket or as TS wrongly described it (drain plug) will give acess to the canutin valve which will most likely have a cheap plastic keeper which holds the even cheaper dual spring anti magnetic de gauser system holding the whole thing together. I will replace with single stainless spring for a nominal fee. This will allow effortless use of English and significant increase of power for masse shots. I also will use a synthetic oil of my own design for a small fee. Good luck with your new cue!
 
Mr. Wiggles said:
Doing this maintenance without proper training will void warranty for sure. Fortunately I have been to the McDermott school and will gladly service your new cue for free the first time and only $50 per year thereafter. The ferndocket or as TS wrongly described it (drain plug) will give acess to the canutin valve which will most likely have a cheap plastic keeper which holds the even cheaper dual spring anti magnetic de gauser system holding the whole thing together. I will replace with single stainless spring for a nominal fee. This will allow effortless use of English and significant increase of power for masse shots. I also will use a synthetic oil of my own design for a small fee. Good luck with your new cue!
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You're quite right, of course. I was thinking of the Miracle cue, moel 69, that is sold world wide by Steamer Cue Sports Ltd. Our motto is: "If it's a good cue, it's a Miracle". :)
 
Model 69

Tramp Steamer said:
You're quite right, of course. I was thinking of the Miracle cue, moel 69, that is sold world wide by Steamer Cue Sports Ltd. Our motto is: "If it's a good cue, it's a Miracle". :)
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My first cue was a model 69. My old girlfriend loved that old 69 so I gave it to her! She loved that 69 more than anything! I loved it as much as she did, maybe more.
 
humidity is in the air. t'ain't nuttin you can do about that except putting your cue in a sealed case. but what's the point,,,it's already been subjected to the hawaiian humidity.
 
Randy, I would keep it clean by wiping the shaft and ferrule with a strip of Magic Eraser after each playing session. Use it dry and it will do a great job. Wipe the tip with a paper towel or rag to keep the chalk out of your case. I give my cue a coat of Butcher's Bowling Alley was about once a month but some people disdain using wax - so it's your call. Use a small piece of sandpaper to shape the tip when needed or buy a Willard Tip Shaper (just a great tool to have in your case). Now just kick back and enjoy.
 
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I would change the cue oil to Morebile 1. Sinthetic oil will allow you to kick 5 rails with ease. It will also guarantee 2 balls on the break. Be sure to get the right weight though. To heavy an oil will change the balance point.

Mark Shuman
 
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