Cue stick - How do I take care of my cue stick's joint?

Question

I bought a Viking cue (VM18) about 7 years ago. I special ordered a double threaded stainless steel joint. Now it is giving me a little bit of resistence when I s***w it together.

Is there anything I can do to give me a smoother connection without ruining the joint? Graphite? Oil? Thanks a bunch.

Answer 1

First off I would take a wire brush to the threads. Either a brasss one or a steel one and lightly run it around the threads. Then put a light coat of oil (W-D-40 is good, butter, vegetable oil) or even rub the threads on your skin by your hair line., Anything for a lubricant. Your male and female threads may have gotten a little oxidzation on them. make sure they are clean before you lubricate them.

Should work fine then!

Answer 2

I've always used a little butter though I'm sure wax or any oil will do the trick.

Answer 3

for stainless steel I'd use WD-40 or silicone lubricant.  just don't get either one on the wood of the shaft or the butt because the solvent will damage it.

Answer 4

if u have had it for seven years you should just treat yourself to a new one.

Answer 5

Make sure it's clean before you do anything. Clean it with rubbing alcohol and a piece of cotton cloth. If the threads are not worn or damaged, you may want to try and find some joint protectors to prevent damage in the future.

Answer 6

Sounds as though the threads are worn nothing you can do

Edit

You could whack a load of super glue in the joint and s***w it together one last time and use as a one piece cue