Birdseye Shafts

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Thinking about possibly getting a birdseye shaft made. Ive seen them before and thought they hit great. Is there anything I should know before I go forward on this one?

Also, if there is anyone interested in making one, the specs Im looking for

30.5"
12mm with an uncapped thin walled lightweight ferrule and anything else to reduce squirt. Kamui clear black soft
16" taper, depending on your standard pro taper, might need to up it a little as I like a little more spine.
1/2" black collar 3/8 10

If interested in making one, let me know the price etc and Ill see if its a direction I want to go in.

Thanks in advance!
Chuck
 
While I am not a cuemaker - birdseye maple is somewhat less durable and stiff than hard maple, and more careful working is needed due to the "knots" (which is what the birdseyes are) which are disruptions in the grain.

"Also the more "eyes" there are in lumber, the weaker the wood tends to be."
(https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bird's_eye_figure#Uses)

Cheers!
 
Im actually finishing one this week for a Birdseye Plain Jane.

Its been in the works for forever! its very very hard shaft to keep straight, do to all the stress in the wood from the figure/knots.

But it looks awesome I may post a pic later.
 
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Here's one it has birdseye like this through the whole shaft and the forearm has Crazy birdseye to match.
 
They get ugly(er) with the blue chalk patina over time. The 'eyes' are further accentuated and possibly a distraction if you look at the shaft while cueing.:eek:

But, I don't look, am old, and don't care.:p

I like mine. A Z2 ish profile.:thumbup:

Mine plays stiff, has backbone, very little deflection. Shaft has remained straight..had it 3-4 years. Cue maker made small cuts for a year before finishing it for me....even then, he asked me, 'you sure this is what you want?' :confused:

Sounds like I got lucky with the result...:wink:


It's an ugly sum*****.:cool:


ps: the maple cue forearm has a lot of birdseye...that part looks normal and nice.
 
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3RAILKICK said:
They get ugly(er) with the blue chalk patina over time. The 'eyes' are further accentuated and possibly a distraction if you look at the shaft while cueing.:eek:

But, I don't look, am old, and don't care.:p

I like mine. A Z2 ish profile.:thumbup:

Mine plays stiff, has backbone, very little deflection. Shaft has remained straight..had it 3-4 years. Cue maker made small cuts for a year before finishing it for me....even then, he asked me, 'you sure this is what you want?' :confused:

Sounds like I got lucky with the result...:wink:


It's an ugly sum*****.:cool:


ps: the maple cue forearm has a lot of birdseye...that part looks normal and nice.
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When cue makers use Birdseye in the butt it is usually cored. It can break along the grain near the eyes.
 
Want an interesting and great playing shaft?....look for a lake wood shaft. 100+ year old maple submerged in lake for a long time.

Good luck
Bob
 
StrokeAnalyzer said:
Want an interesting and great playing shaft?....look for a lake wood shaft. 100+ year old maple submerged in lake for a long time.

Good luck
Bob
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There was one company I know of recovering the wood from Lake Michigan, and they are out of business. I don't remember their name.

you can use Curly Maple for a shaft for something a little less plain.
 
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