What is the best oil for cues?

Check the shaft – The shaft can become dry over time, to look after and protect the shaft it's best to use raw linseed oil. Before applying the oil you will need to clean the shaft to do this wipe the cue with a slightly damp cloth and dry.

What oil do you use for cue sticks?

Occasionally, (3-6 months depending on the amount you play) treat the cue with raw linseed oil. Wipe cue down with a damp cloth and dry. Do not use a lot of water or this can cause the cue to swell. Apply oil onto cue with a cloth or paper towel, leave overnight to soak in.

How do I keep my pool cue smooth?

A simple maintenance routine involves cleaning the shaft using a non-abrasive cloth to remove oil and dirt deposited on it. Clean the shaft after every few games. Burnishing the cue shaft will ensure the cue stays slick, and regular maintenance will keep the shaft gliding smoothly.

Can you use Danish oil on a snooker cue?

Boiled Linseed, Danish, Tung and many other finishing oils are fine to use.

What do you rub on a cue?

Even if you have only ever watched others play pool, you probably know players rub a small chalk cube against the tip of their cues. Applying chalk to the tip of the cue is good maintenance for the pool sticks and a natural part of the game for many players.

Finishing a Snooker Cue - Oiling Process

Should you wax your pool cue?

Keeping It Slick and Smooth:

Your shaft will keep the slick feel for several weeks of play. Cue Wax, like the Cue Doctor Wax, will also keep your shaft slick and shinny, sealing off the pores and protecting the wood.

What can I use instead of Danish Oil?

Danish Oil is hard wearing and non-toxic when fully dried. You could also use Boiled Linseed Oil or Tung Oil too.

Should you sand before Danish Oil?

To remove any old waxes and oils, gentle sanding may be required. This will also help smooth the wood before applying the Danish Oil.

What grit sandpaper before applying Danish Oil?

The first step BEFORE applying the second coat of Danish oil is to sand the surface with 320 grit sandpaper, to remove any rough spots and to smooth any raised grain. If the sandpaper gums up while sanding, the finish is not dry enough and should sit longer.

What is the best pool cue shaft cleaner?

Cue Doctor Cue Cleaner and Conditioner will leave your pool cue shaft clean, smooth, and protected · It is recognized as the most effective cue shaft cleaner on the market.

Should pool cue be soft medium or hard?

If you're the type of player that likes to work the cue ball around the pool table, then a soft tip is what you should play with. Unfortunately, though, softer tips tend to "mushroom" and need maintenance more frequently. Medium Hard Tips - are the most commonly used type of cue tip.

Does a nice pool cue make a difference?

If by chance you wish to up your pool/billiards/snooker game, you might want to consider buying your cue. Can a cue make a difference? Absolutely. As is the case with other activities such as bowling, golf, frisbees and darts, using better equipment will usually result in more proficiency at the designated game.

What makes a cue stick good?

A good-quality, brand new pool stick should be almost flawless, with little to no change in smoothness between the tip, ferrule, shaft and butt. We've all seen the local pool hall hero come into the bar and roll all the pool cue sticks on the table to ensure they get the straightest one.

How do you prepare a new cue stick?

How do you get the best results with Danish Oil?

How many layers of Danish Oil do you need?

A minimum of 4 layers is required for a good protection, 6 -8 layers will bring a higher gloss. The last layers are rubbed, or sanded, in the direction of the grain. Finish and maintain: Curing time usually 6 -8 hours.

How many times should I apply Danish Oil?

Let your Danish Oil dry

When first oiling the worktop after installation, it is important to build up coatings (2-3 before installation and 4-5 coats after installation), but when re-oiling for maintenance purposes you would only need to apply 2-3 coats, depending on how worn out your wood worktop is.

Is linseed oil better than Danish Oil?

Danish oil and Teak oil dry faster than linseed oil, which is traditionally used on willow cricket bats. The finish they provide is also much more resilient. If your wood already has linseed oil on it, it's best to carry on using it.

Which Danish Oil is best?

Liberon Superior Danish Oil is one of the most popular that we sell as it has superb properties and is also very reasonably priced. Liberon Danish oil has been made from a mix of natural oils, including Tung oil and this will feed the wood whilst also enhancing the grain of the timber.

What is the advantage of Danish Oil?

Danish Oil has the following benefits:-

It is food and toy safe when dry. It gives an attractive natural low sheen finish. It has a low odour when drying, and none when dry. It is specially formulated to penetrate deep into all types of timber, nourishing and protecting.

Should pool cue be heavy or light?

In general, a lighter cue will allow more control over finesse shots, and a heavier cue will allow more cue ball (CB) speed with less apparent stroke effort. A heavier cue might also be easier for some people to keep on line during the stroke, but this is a very individual thing.

How often should you change your pool cue tip?

When or how often should you replace a cue tip? Usually, a tip is replaced either when you want to try something new or if your current tip has worn down too low, where there is almost no tip material left on the shoulder of the ferrule.

Should a pool cue tip be hard?

A harder tip has a slightly better hit efficiency (energy transfer) than a softer tip. This will result in slightly more CB speed for a given stroke speed. This can provide a slight advantage for draw shots, where, where slightly more CB speed will retain slightly more backspin on the way to the OB.