Owner Manual

Cue Stick Grooming
and Maintenance
Tip Maintenance
The most important part of any cue is the tip. Your major
concern should be how well it maintains its shape and holds
chalk. The tip should never be smooth or chalk deficient.
1. The tip should be shaped within a dime radius.
A gauge is available with most tools.
2. If the tip is not within dime radius, then place a tip shaper tool on the floor with
the bowl side upwards.
3. Turn the cue upside down placing the tip of the cue into the shaper bowl.
4. Rotate the cue while pivoting the cue back and forth. Be careful not to over sand
and wear the tip down too quickly. Remember, you are not sanding down the
tip, simply shaping it.
5. Use a Tip-Pik, tapper or scuffer on the leather tip to roughen or create deep
perforations for maximum chalk retention and better ball control.
6. Apply a small amount of wax to the outside of the tip and burnish. This helps
prevent the tip from mushrooming and will sharpen your sights in relation to the
cue tip and the ball.
Shaft Maintenance
1. Using No. 600 wet/dry sandpaper, white scotch pad or No. 0000 steel wool, clean
the shaft from the ferrule, down to 10-15 inches.
2. Using a piece of brown
paper bag, undyed leather, or even a 20 dollar bill,
burnish the shaft until it becomes hot to the touch. This gives the shaft a
polished look and feel, enabling the shaft to slide smoothly through your fingers.
3. Another option would be to apply a small amount of conditioner to the shaft.
Additional Maintenance
1. To clean and polish the ferrule, us a Pearl Drop Tooth Polish with a dampened
cotton cloth and twist the ferrule back and forth.
2. Adding a drop of silicone to the joint will reduce friction and allow the joint to
work smoothly and tighten better.
3. Never apply water to any part of the cue stick.
Tips on Protecting Your Investment
Never leave your cue stick in areas of extreme heat or cold. A good rule to follow… only let your cue go where you would go.
Do not expose your cue to any moisture. Always store your cue exactly upright or horizontal.
Make sure you always have the bumper on the butt end of your cue. Always use experienced and reliable service personnel.
Never apply oils to your cue. Never leave your cue unattended unless it’s secure.
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