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Q - The Laser line shines bright when I first turn it on and then go's dim .
A -
Try changing the batteries .
Q - Why after I adjust the laser line using the 4 adjusting screws ,to the center
line of my cue and take it off and then put it back on the line is not on the center line of my cue any more ?
A - Because not all cues are made perfectly round , first check that your cue is straight by rolling it on the table , now
if your cue is pretty straight then put the laser on turn it on hold the but end of the cue up to eye level and as you sight
down the cue slowly rotate the laser about 1/4 turn and checking the laser is straight each time.when you find the spot on
your cue that the line is straight then use a pencil and mark a little spot on the shaft
so the next time you can align
the laser to the mark on the shaft.
Q - Why sometimes I see a red fuzzy mark on the left or right side of the laser
line ?
A - This is caused by a reflection of the laser line off the shaft of the cue. This won't bother most players
but if you want to fix this you can use a fine green Scotch Bright pad to remove the shinny finish.Read
the solution below for another opinion.
A - Quote from Wayne Schmidts Billiards Testing Site on Shaft Cleaning.
In February, 2004, I received
an email from Alex who suggested that I test several shaft cleaning and conditioning products. His request reminded me that
I had begun doing such an evaluation but decided not to pursue it. After posting questions
about such products on both
the Inside Pool forum and another
billiards forum I found in a Google search, I discovered that two-thirds of
the
comments about these sorts of products were negative. Most people
stated that over time these products leave a residue
builds up on the shaft which hinders smooth motion. With so many negative comments I decided this was one test I
wasn't
interested in pursuing. This
got me thinking about other options for cleaning shafts and made me realize that I'd never had a problem with dirty or
sticky shafts. I think the reason is that many years ago I adopted Byrne's recommendation for cleaning shafts: simply
rub them gently with a soft green kitchen scrub pad like the one in the picture below.
Although these pads feel rough, they are much softer than
the wood cue shafts are made of, so unlike sandpaper it can't abrade the surface and slowly wear down the shaft's
diameter. I used pads like this on my old cue for 15 years and it kept it clean and smooth and didn't change the taper
by the slightest amount. I cut a 2 x 4 inch strip from one of the pads to make it easier to handle. One such piece will last
for years and through use softens so it's even gentler on the shaft. These pads seem to accomplish two things. First,
they remove any dirt and oil deposited on the shaft. Second, they burnish the wood so that it becomes smoother. I've never
seen a trace of sawdust from using one of these pads
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