So let's say we want specific marking painted permanently on our shaft. How would we go about it in such a way that it wouldn't wear off over time, or if used in conjunction with a Q-wiz?
So let's say we want specific marking painted permanently on our shaft. How would we go about it in such a way that it wouldn't wear off over time, or if used in conjunction with a Q-wiz?
One way would be to (first) find the high side of your shaft and make a small mark with a pencil.
Next, secure the shaft in a padded vise on the table of a drill press.
Using a small bit, say 1/8th or 1/16inch, drill a hole no deeper than the point of the bit.
Take a tooth pick and dip it into a small jar of Testors enamel (color of your choice), and gently fill the hole. Let dry overnight. If the dot of paint has shrunk below the surface of the shaft you might want to repeat.
When the paint has dried to the level of the shaft's surface you are good to go. :smile:
What's the high side of a shaft?Tramp:
...find the high side of your shaft
So let's say we want specific marking painted permanently on our shaft. How would we go about it in such a way that it wouldn't wear off over time, or if used in conjunction with a Q-wiz?
So let's say we want specific marking painted permanently on our shaft. How would we go about it in such a way that it wouldn't wear off over time, or if used in conjunction with a Q-wiz?
Is black magic marker any good
What's the high side of a shaft?
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Is black magic marker any good
So let's say we want specific marking painted permanently on our shaft. How would we go about it in such a way that it wouldn't wear off over time, or if used in conjunction with a Q-wiz?
Mike, tell Pat how to find the spine of a cue shaft.
And, just so you folks will know, a cue shaft spine (which exists in all cylindrical forms) refers to the single point in the shaft that bends the least. Obviously the area that bends the most is 360 degrees opposite the spine.
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You mean 180 degrees don't ya?
Mike, tell Pat how to find the spine of a cue shaft.
And, just so you folks will know, a cue shaft spine (which exists in all cylindrical forms) refers to the single point in the shaft that bends the least. Obviously the area that bends the most is 360 degrees opposite the spine.
Why is this important to us? Consistency, be it ever so small. If we identify that part of the shaft that bends the least then the cue ball, when struck, will squirt the least, due to less deflection in the shaft.
Maybe not earthshaking, but as the little old lady said, as she pissed in the sea. "Every little bit helps."
Go ahead Mike, you're up.
The orientation that bends the most is 90 degrees from the spine.Mike, tell Pat how to find the spine of a cue shaft.
And, just so you folks will know, a cue shaft spine (which exists in all cylindrical forms) refers to the single point in the shaft that bends the least. Obviously the area that bends the most is 360 degrees opposite the spine.
Shaft stiffness has little or nothing to do with the amount of squirt a shaft produces. To the (insignificant) extent stiffness does matter, it works opposite what you describe (more stiffness = more squirt)....that part of the shaft that bends the least then the cue ball, when struck, will squirt the least, due to less deflection in the shaft.
P.S. I like the idea of a subtle ring around the shaft at the natural pivot point.
Sounds like a good idea, but how would you do it? I don't wear a glove, so anything that I could feel (like a shallow groove or an inlay) as I stroke would drive me bonkers, and a surface marking would wear off quickly in that location.