There is nothing more frustrating than coming home after a long day at work only to realize your car has been neglected. Whether itג€™s an oil change, tire rotation, or some simple maintenance that you should have completed earlier in the day, routine maintenance is key to keeping your car running smoothly.
Keeping your car well maintained not only prevents minor problems from snowballing into something much worse but also helps keep major components working efficiently for years to come. This article covers everything you need to know about maintaining your car. Weג€™ll discuss what needs to be done when as well as how often various parts should be checked and how often they can go without maintenance.
How do you maintain a cue?
Maintenance on your cue is not 100% necessary, but it’s more important than you may think. Some of the simpler tasks are tire rotation, changing the oil, and checking your air filter. Other more complicated tasks will require a visit to the car mechanic or even an overhaul. But the simple maintenance that can be done at home should be done often and before any major issue becomes a problem.
How often should I chalk my cue?
Just like how your shoes need to be replaced every six months, your cue needs to be replaced every 10-15 years. This time frame is due to the ball bearings that are used in the cue. These bearings will continue working until they finally wear out, at which point they will need to be replaced.
Some cues should also have their shafts replaced every three or four years, while others may work on their own for a long time. In general, you should check your cue every year to make sure everything is in good working order.
How do you condition a pool cue?
Cue maintenance is often overlooked by players. Players might not realize how important it is to condition a pool cue. Itג€™s easy to forget that cues need to be conditioned with care and regularity. Tangential shafts are particularly susceptible to damage from deterioration, which will make the cue less effective in performance and create stress on the playerג€™s arm. Additionally, if a cue is not conditioned properly, it will become sticky and difficult to use–which can be especially harmful for professionals since they rely on their equipment as an extension of their body.
To condition a pool cue properly, follow these steps:
1) Weigh your cue. If you have a new pool cue or just purchased one, weigh it before first use so you know what weight you should have it tuned down
2) Remove the ferrule
3) Place your cue on a level surface with its butt end facing up
4) Apply chalk to bridge hand circumference, shape hand palm area, and tip of all fingers
5) Put some chalk on the string of your cue (this helps keep your hand dry while using the tip of the cue). You may also want to apply some chalk around your ferrule rings
6) If you are using a wet-type shaft rubber, remove this from the butt end of your cue
7) Rub the shaft with the tip in one hand and the butt in another repeatedly for about two minutes until you start seeing white smoke
How often should you change your cue tip?
When using a cue tip, you should replace it every time you hit the ball. This is because the cue has to be pressed against the cloth of your cue, and when you hit the ball, this can loosen it up or even break it. You should also add a new cue tip if your old one has become worn or cracked along with other parts of your cue.
