Proper cue storage?

[7stud]

I just read this on the McDermott website:

Proper Storage The cue should be stored in consistent temperature and humidity conditions. Approximately 70 degrees and 40-50% humidity is recommended. Extreme temperatures or humidity will cause thermal expansion, which can result in warping and damage to the finish and/or components of the cue. If the cue is being stored on a wall mounted rack, be sure it is kept perfectly straight. Avoid wall mounted racks that are installed on an outside wall. For extended storage, use a cue case stored vertically, leaving the case open to allow movement of air.

I store my cues in JB cases standing upright in the corner of my bedroom. In the corner where they stand, both walls are outside walls. I just checked my cues and they feel cold to the touch, so I moved the cases next to an inside wall. In the future, I would estimate the temperature will range from the low 60's during winter at night to the mid 70's during summer in the daytime, and the climate is very dry, so very low humidity--although I run a humidifier all night approximately 1/3 of the nights during the winter.

How bad is my storage environment for my cues? Should I really fold back the top of the case to allow air to circulate? I would think keeping the lid closed would provide more gradual temperature changes--is that better?

Thanks

 

[Gear101]

I store mine the same way. Over the years of collecting, I have seem to also collected really cheap case or older ones people put in on the deal. So I store my cues in them, never had an issue.

 

[xX-Wizard-Xx]

I just read this on the McDermott website:



I store my cues in JB cases standing upright in the corner of my bedroom. In the corner where they stand, both walls are outside walls. I just checked my cues and they feel cold to the touch, so I moved the cases next to an inside wall. In the future, I would estimate the temperature will range from the low 60's during winter at night to the mid 70's during summer in the daytime, and the climate is very dry, so very low humidity--although I run a humidifier all night approximately 1/3 of the nights during the winter.

How bad is my storage environment for my cues? Should I really fold back the top of the case to allow air to circulate? I would think keeping the lid closed would provide more gradual temperature changes--is that better?

Thanks

Store in exactly the same way for years. Jb Case with the lid closed standing vertically.... i have meucci cues (All shaft varieties. from what i understand the black dot was more prone to warping. my black dot is 20ish years old ... completely straight) and custom cues. no noticeable warping.

 

[Zerksies]

I treat my cues like i treat my guitars standing upright in the case. The one thing i don't like to do is leave a case leaning against the outside wall of the house.