Cue Stick Repair Tools

Pool is an exciting game of skill. Using angles and careful planning you and your cue stick can have a great time beating your friends. Unless, of course, your cue needs repairs. A scuffed up, banged around cue stick can result in a poor shot. Luckily, there are many do-it-yourself pool repair tools that can make repairing your cue a snap.

  1. Sander

    • Use a sander or sandpaper to remove nicks on your cue’s wood. On the Cheese suggests using no rougher than 500 grit sandpaper or sanders. They suggest grit levels of 800 or 1,500. The higher you go in sandpaper grit, the finer the sandpaper. On the Cheese also suggests using sandpaper lightly and sparingly. They suggest using it “only if you have to.” Rub your sander or sandpaper up and down the cue shaft lightly. Keep even pressure and watch for any minor pumps. This can help you keep your stick nick free and help you trim down your tip.

    Cement

    • Cement can help you repair any major damage done to your pool cue like if your pool tip fell off one day while you were playing pool. This could mean the end of your pool cue if you don’t have some cue cement. The cement will hold your stick together if applied well. If your tip falls off, apply a light amount of cement on the end of the stick. If you apply it too heavily, the cement may ooze out of the cracks after you apply your tip. This can be unsightly and may even affect your play as the cement may interfere with the table of the board. You can also use cement to fix any cracks in your pool cue. You can buy pool cue cement in most hobby shops.

    Burnisher

    • Wood is a porous material, which means water and other atmospheric elements can find their way into your stick. This can cause it to warp out of shape and become unusable. You can burnish your stick to avoid damage or to halt any damage that may have already happened. A burnisher will fit over the end of your stick. Then rub it up and down your shaft quickly. As you rub, the friction will create heat, which will help to seal some of the pores in the wood. Do this for about 10 minutes.