birdseye maple shaft?

[Ernie eyocues]

Does anyone have any experience with BEM shafts?
I've decided to try some out from my stock of bem.
The grains seem to be tight and straight. And so
far they seem to be stable. I will be doing the final
turning soon.

 

[Ernie eyocues]

more photos

just more photos

 

[Newsheriffintwn]

I've used it many times. I have found that the small tight eyes work the best. IMO they have a really solid hit, I prefer over rock maple. Those blanks are looking good!

 

[pdcue]

I've used it many times. I have found that the small tight eyes work the best. IMO they have a really solid hit, I prefer over rock maple. Those blanks are looking good!

FWIW - unless it is western big leaf, BE Maple IS rock maple aka sugar maple.

Dale

 

[Nuts4Tascarellas]

Bem shafts

I have one. Very solid hit - I love it.

 

[Texas Carom Club]

I played with one on a break cue, really pretty figure
And with a hard tip it it freaking blew the rack up with ease, it was shocking really

 

[Chopdoc]

My break cue shaft is highly figured curly...not BEM. I dig the shaft. :thumbup:





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[qbilder]

As the others note, birdseye makes great shafts. The only thing I would caution is using anything with large eyes. The smaller the eyes, the better. The bigger eyes create weak spots around them because the grain has to form/grow around, making for areas where the grain is perpendicular to the line of the shaft. With some flex on a break or heavy draw shot, the shaft could snap at that point. Otherwise, birdseye shafts are nice. I use them often.

 

[Big-Tattoo]

As the others note, birdseye makes great shafts. The only thing I would caution is using anything with large eyes. The smaller the eyes, the better. The bigger eyes create weak spots around them because the grain has to form/grow around, making for areas where the grain is perpendicular to the line of the shaft. With some flex on a break or heavy draw shot, the shaft could snap at that point. Otherwise, birdseye shafts are nice. I use them often.

Hi Eric,
your shafts are always the Nutz:thumbup:
when I get my Cue????:sorry::sorry:
RG

 

[JoeyInCali]

The ones I've seen just happen to have eyes.
They are mostly small. They are still rock maple.

Some have curls too.

 

[Ernie eyocues]

thanks for the info

I appreciate the feedback. I have made a few curly maple
shafts and they seem to work so hopefully the BEM will
work too. I always enjoy experimenting with different stuff.
You never know if something works if you don't try it.
I do have a barrel full of stuff the doesn't work too.
That's my barrel of wisdom.
thanks again,
Ernie

 

[SpiderWeb]

GTE they will be able to see the balls from all angles. Probably better than CTE!!!!

 

[GBCues]

Hi Ernie,
I've made a few BEM shafts. They attract a lot of attention in the pool hall! They hit well.
The only problem I've come across is in finishing. The eyes are harder than the surrounding wood, so getting a smooth finish takes some work.
Good to see you on here again!!
:thumbup:
Gary

 

[bstroud]

I tried 60 BEM shafts and not one stayed straight.

Bill S.

 

[Ernie eyocues]

Gary you're right again

Hi Gary,
It's good to hear from you. Hope things are going well.
Life is good here. Just making sawdust with a smile on my face.

Yup, there's a lot of extra sanding. I forgot to change the cutter
So it was even worse. Things looked at little better with the
Sharp cutter but there's still a lot of sanding. I cut a curly
Maple shaft and it was smooth. Standard straight grain
Cutting smooth too.

Regards Ernie

 

[Ernie eyocues]

Billy Webb

Hi Bill, nice to hear from you.
Did you make it down south for the winter?

I will say hello to Joe for you. He's still playing with your cue
and love's it. I'm going to play him tomorrow if the snow melts.

Ernie