| Here are some various tips & hints on
how to get the most out of your Stiga Table Hockey Game
Lubricating the Game Mechanism
| When you first open the
game, it is normal for some rods to feel stiff, especially
the Left Wing. Using a spray lubricant such as silicon
spray or Liquid Wrench, spray lightly into the white
circular areas of the player gear. Turn the rod to distribute
the spray evenly. Also treat the spring assembly area
of the Left Wing. This will vastly improve the fluidity
of the rods and transform even the most sluggish player
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You can also lubricate
the track by spraying a Q-Tip and then running it up
and down the inside of the track. These sprays can be
messy and have an odor so use as little as possible.
Just a quick short spray will do. Protect your surfaces
with newspaper or spray outdoors. Repeating this treatment
at regular intervals will help maintain your game.
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| Preparing the Ice Surface
The faster the game, the more fun it is.
There are several ways to prepare the ice surface and speed
up the game.
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Potato Flour - Spread a thin layer of potato flour over
the ice surface, sweeping it around with a soft brush.
Then vacuum up the remains. Potato flour is as slippery
as ice so make sure you also vacuum it up from the floor
if any spills. Potato flour is available at most health-food
stores.
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Wax - An evenly applied coat of wax on the ice surface
will make the game play faster. Don't forget to buff well.
You can choose floor wax, furniture wax or car wax but
make sure it doesn't contain any abrasives which may scratch
the ice surface. I use Butcher's Wax and it works great.
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Lubricating Sprays - Many players have used spray lubricants
such as Endust or furniture polish. You can also use silicone
spray lubricant or Amourall. Using these sprays can get
a bit messy, so you will want to wipe up the excess carefully
and perhaps spray over newspaper or outdoors. It's a good
idea to remove the goals and players off the ice before
applying. And don't forget to treat the puck also!
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Reducing
Wear on your Table Hockey Game |
| Even though
Stiga Table Hockey Games are solidly built, some like to play
the game a little harder than others. Here is a fun project
which can add durability to your game.
An easy and cheap way to protect the hole area from the
wear of the rods is to glue small washers around the holes.
I would recommend a #8 washer.
 You
will need to pull off the rubber knob at the end of the rod
to slip on the washer. Make sure to use glue that can bond
metal to plastic. And be careful not to get any glue on the
rod itself.
 Once
applied, the washers can provide added protection. Of course
your game will last just fine without the washers. This is
simply a fun project for enthusiasts.
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