Shelwax for shafts?

Ya, I think I've seen this of something very similar used by pen turners (the folks that make the wooden pens). Apply while wood is on the lathe, turn up speed, hold folded paper towel to the turning until the product takes on a hard, shiny finish.

I think.

Shellawax is a friction polish often used by wood turners to polish a bowl or turning quickly while it is still on the lathe. To use it, just put some on a paper towel, turn on the lathe and rub it onto the item. The friction and heat created dries it quickly and creates a nice glossy polish. Many coats of finish can be applied one after the other in a brief time.

It is made from a combination of shellac and wax. Another similar product is Mylands Friction Polish.

While these products work well for a quick finish on wood turnings, they are not nearly so durable as what is normally used on pool cue butts and shafts.

If you don't have a lathe and cannot put something like this on yourself, Mike Gulyassey can put something he calls "Shaft Seal" on the shaft for $50.00.

This makes the cue basically friction free and prevents bluing for about 2 years.

I had it put on several of my shafts and it works and looks great. If you put it on a new shaft it will continue to look new for the two years.

It is probably similar to Shelwax in the way it goes on. I am not sure of the components of his coating.