Articles
General Care
(coming soon)
The Pros and Cons of Light and Dark Wood
Are you a heavyweight
or a lightweight?
Hot, Humid, Heat
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Cue "Tips" From "The Blud"
Leonard
Bludworth is a pioneer in cue repair. He is considered to be the first
traveling cue repair man, with 28 years of experience. Bludworth has been
making cues for over 20 years, and has produced cues for 17 world champions.
He is also the original founder of the American Cuemaker Association.
Born and raised in Texas, Bludworth began repairing cues while playing
on the Men's Pro Tour. After numerous request from fellow professionals
to work on their cues, Bludworth decided to start his own cue repair business.
A few years later, at the request of the Hall of Famer Buddy Hall, Bludworth
began building his own line of cues.
General Cue Care
Since my last article "The Pros and Cons of Light
and Dark Wood", that appeared in the summer issue of The American
Poolplayer, I have had several e-mails asking what I meant by light and
dark wood. I was referring to the use of dark wood (maple) for shafts.
I apologize for any confusion.
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"Many players tell me their cue feels different
from when they first bought it. They say it feels like it doesn't
hit the same or screw together the same."
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General maintenance is very important and ensures a
long life for your cue. I've said it before-and will continue to stress
this point-never leave your cues, and/or cue case containing cues, in
your vehicle! Heat will warp your cue and cause moisture build-up in your
case. The moisture build-up in your case will continue to damage your
cue and the case, and should no longer be used.
Many players tell me their cue feels different from
when they first bought it. They say it feels like it doesn't hit the same
or screw together the same. To solve this problem, I suggest following
some basic instructions for routinely cleaning your cue. You will need
ordinary rubbing alcohol and a few Q-tips.
If you notice stickiness or hesitation when screwing
your cue together, follow these instructions:
- Start with the shaft. Pour a small amount of rubbing
alcohol in the end of it (where the joint pin screws into the end).
Fill it about halfway, place your finger over the hole and shake. Pour
the alcohol out and repeat this process again.
- Next, dampen a Q-tip with rubbing alcohol and stick
it down the hole in the shaft. Twist the Q-tip around in the hole. Do
this twice, using fresh alcohol and a fresh Q-tip each time.
- With a clean Q-tip dipped in the alcohol, wipe the
face of the cue shaft around the hole.
- Finally, using another Q-tip dipped in alcohol, clean
the joint pin.
This will clean the joint where the cue ends meet, and
should allow you to screw the cue together like it was brand new! You
can also clean the butt of your cue with rubbing alcohol. I recommend
that you not use too much alcohol during this cleaning procedure. It does
not take much to remove the dirt and stickiness.
Good luck-and keep your head down!
"Da Blud"
Leonard Bludworth | Cuemaker of Bludworth &
Bludworth Original Cues
LEONARD BLUDWORTH
P.O. BOX 809
LEAKEY, TEXAS 78873
830-232-5991
fax: 830-232-6181
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