From my cue maker, in his “how to care for your cue” pamphlet;
I suggest pressing a piece of course sandpaper (60-80 grit) into the dented area. This is to break the current seal on the shaft. Then put one drop of water on the dented area. Then let the shaft sit over night, this is to swell the wood back to - and go beyond its original level. Then you should, very lightly, use 120, then 400, then 600 grit sandpaper to smooth the affected area. Now, you’ve opened the pores of the wood and you must reseal the surface or you subject your shaft to potential warpage.
I recommend using baby powder with a few drops of motor oil to form a paste that you hand rub into the sanded area. Vigorous rubbing will warm the palm of your hand but this action will seal the surface of the wood to minimize moisture absorption. A smooth dry cloth, or a dollar bill rubbed vigorously up and down the shaft will then return it to playing condition.
Hope this helps!
JCM
I suggest pressing a piece of course sandpaper (60-80 grit) into the dented area. This is to break the current seal on the shaft. Then put one drop of water on the dented area. Then let the shaft sit over night, this is to swell the wood back to - and go beyond its original level. Then you should, very lightly, use 120, then 400, then 600 grit sandpaper to smooth the affected area. Now, you’ve opened the pores of the wood and you must reseal the surface or you subject your shaft to potential warpage.
I recommend using baby powder with a few drops of motor oil to form a paste that you hand rub into the sanded area. Vigorous rubbing will warm the palm of your hand but this action will seal the surface of the wood to minimize moisture absorption. A smooth dry cloth, or a dollar bill rubbed vigorously up and down the shaft will then return it to playing condition.
Hope this helps!
JCM