Shaft "slicking" recommendations?

[j2pac]

I realize that with the given title of this thread, I am probably in for some dandy responses! That being said....I have a Predator 314-2 shaft for my cue, and would greatly appreciate any info on, how to keep it properly maintained/slick, without possibly compromising the structural integrity of the shaft. Are there tremendous differences to caring for a 314-2, as opposed to a traditional one piece maple shaft? Are there any shaft waxes, sealers, techniques, etc...that anyone would care to recommend? Thank you all, in advance...

 

[Eric Wynne]

A good piece of saddle leather is great for burnishing . 600 wet or dry if it's dirty , but you have to burnish it after sanding . It's a good idea to take a towel or some billiards cloth or even a napkin and wipe your shaft down when you finish play . Do it kind of hard as to build up a little heat which will remove any finger oil that leaches the dye from the chalk and makes your shaft sticky and dirty , it also raises the grain . It's kind of like masturbating your shaft . the heat is the trick , you can burn a blister if you squeeze to tight , so lighten up the pressure and it won't blister you . Good luck ...

 

[j2pac]

A good piece of saddle leather is great for burnishing . 600 wet or dry if it's dirty , but you have to burnish it after sanding . It's a good idea to take a towel or some billiards cloth or even a napkin and wipe your shaft down when you finish play . Do it kind of hard as to build up a little heat which will remove any finger oil that leaches the dye from the chalk and makes your shaft sticky and dirty , it also raises the grain . It's kind of like masturbating your shaft . the heat is the trick , you can burn a blister if you squeeze to tight , so lighten up the pressure and it won't blister you . Good luck ...

Thank you.....I think..

 

[cuejo]

Just take it to your local cue guy, have it cleaned sealed and waxed......

If you play with clean hands, you wont have to have it done too often.........

The key is to not sand it down, there are great cleaning products available to cue repair guys for just this purpose.
Darcy