product to make shaft really slick

dgem

dgem

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what product can i use for my shaft to make it really slick when in a humid environment?:)
 
i dont use anything. i wash my hand with soap and water before i play. i get a very lightly dampened paper towel and a dry paper towel. clean the shaft with the damp one then immed clean with the dry one. i do this a few times a day 2 or 3. never wet the tip. never need poweder. i dont like the cueslick or anything like that bc it sweats out of your cue when it gets too hot or humid. i think it ruins the shaft
 
dave sutton said:
i dont use anything. i wash my hand with soap and water before i play. i get a very lightly dampened paper towel and a dry paper towel. clean the shaft with the damp one then immed clean with the dry one. i do this a few times a day 2 or 3. never wet the tip. never need poweder. i dont like the cueslick or anything like that bc it sweats out of your cue when it gets too hot or humid. i think it ruins the shaft
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Thanks i've been trying this one. It doesn't work to a very humid place like in Philippines,it is still sticky specially when playing in a non-aircon pool hall. Sometimes i get tired of wiping the shaft to get the moisture out of the shaft. I don't like to wear a glove either. Any ideas?:)
 
i think thats the only option. im in the NE. in nj and i have a similar problem. out weather and humidity is crazy too. ive tried everything and washing your hands with soap and water works best IMO
 
dave sutton said:
i dont use anything. i wash my hand with soap and water before i play. i get a very lightly dampened paper towel and a dry paper towel. clean the shaft with the damp one then immed clean with the dry one. i do this a few times a day 2 or 3. never wet the tip. never need poweder. i dont like the cueslick or anything like that bc it sweats out of your cue when it gets too hot or humid. i think it ruins the shaft
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I agree, I wash my hands before every match and dry they with a paper towel then wipe the shaft with the damp towel. Also, I chalk with my right hand (right handed shooter), this keeps any chalk grit from getting on the shaft. But, if you have white linen wrap it will turn the color of chalk being used. I prefer a wrapless cue to avoid this.
 
dampen the cloth with Alcohol instead of water.works much better in humid conditions.
 
i used to use alcohol but it makes a laminated tip fall apart if you get it on there. the alcohol eats the glue. i learned that the hard way. plus it will dry out the ivory ferrules if you use them.
 
i just put it on the wood,but i couldn't imagine rubbing alcohol melting tips.it is very mild and dries instantly.
 
melting the glue is what i meant,i haven't ever had any trouble using it,but i never have put it on the tip either.
 
dgem said:
what product can i use for my shaft to make it really slick when in a humid environment?:)
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I used Slip Stic when it was available, but have found Rain-X to be very similar and a lot less expensive.
 
brianna187 said:
Go-Jo with pumic .
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You mean this??? What the heck is this stuff made of?

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tbone1213 said:
I used Slip Stic when it was available, but have found Rain-X to be very similar and a lot less expensive.
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I use this and have a few drops left. First time I receive a shaft, I make sure it is very smooth and then apply Slipstic. I left it out for 24hrs and then barnish. Unfortunately, can't buy this stuff anymore. :(
 
I use a product called "SAILKOTE". It's a spray dry lubricant. I've used it for about 1 1/2 years & I'm still on the same can ($7.35 plus shipping). Just a quick shot of the spray on a paper towel, wipe the shaft down & you're done...JER
 
Jazz said:
You mean this??? What the heck is this stuff made of?

gojo_gallon.jpg
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I've been cleaning shafts with this stuff or Fast Orange for at least 15 years. Cleans the shaft pretty good and then I continue to polish.

Dick
 
BLACKHEARTCUES said:
I use a product called "SAILKOTE". It's a spray dry lubricant. I've used it for about 1 1/2 years & I'm still on the same can ($7.35 plus shipping). Just a quick shot of the spray on a paper towel, wipe the shaft down & you're done...JER
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Googled it and bought it. But it was a little more expensive than you paid. Sounds like some pretty cool stuff.

Thanks Jer... and thanks for the explanation how you use the "pencil sharpener" attachment for the Willard to cut down tips to shaft size. I also read somewhere that replacement blades are available at Staples and I got some of them too.

I do love these forums and the chances to trade information and become friends.
 
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