"Bubbles" in wood grain

Jimmy_Betmore

Jimmy_Betmore

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Hey, guys,

I have a Bill Schick sneaky pete that I got quite awhile ago and there seems to be either extremely tiny bubbles or silver spots in the (rosewood, I believe) handle and point section of this cue. They were there when I got it and didn't think too much about them. However, I've since retired the cue to a case because I can't fathom taking it out and having it either stolen or damaged in any way.

I'd like to have it refinished and have a second shaft made. I'm considering having the work done by Proficient Billiards due to their great reputation. So, I guess, my question is; Can/would these "bubbles" be removed during the refinish process. I know I can call Scott and ask, but I'd also like you get your guys' input as well.

Thanks!
 
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Nope, not extremely tiny air bubbles but rather mineral.
It may or may not have been present at the time of finishing.
Nature of the beast with some rosewoods.
They can be made to go away as the result of a refinish and
maybe a better sealer would diminish their chance of return.
The cue's 14 yrs. old. It's about due.

KJ
 
KJ Cues said:
Nope, not extremely tiny air bubbles but rather mineral.
It may or may not have been present at the time of finishing.
Nature of the beast with some rosewoods.
They can be made to go away as the result of a refinish and
maybe a better sealer would diminish their chance of return.
The cue's 14 yrs. old. It's about due.

KJ
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I believe that the white spots are sanding dust or slurry from wet sanding that got into the grain and then were finished over............. It is tough now to get it out... you must sand below those white spots and reseal the cue and re finish it.............


blow the cue with 100 psi air before finishing or sealing to prevent that

Kim
 
http://www.forumsamerica.com/crafts/Article/355

Calcium & Mineral Deposits: Certain growing regions have a high concentration of calcium,
sulpher, or other trace minerals in the soil or in the water table. These minerals are
drawn up through the roots and deposited into the pore structure and heart of the tree.
When the lumber is cut, mineral can cause problems for the sawyer, since deposits can sometimes
be substantial resembling crusty rocks in both appearance and hardness.
In addition, calcium and other mineral deposits do not register on a metal detector.
Once the lumber is cut, mineral deposits can show up as chalky white dots in the pores of the board.
Extensive mineral will have a detrimental effect on the sharpness of planer blades and sawteeth.
Small deposits can be removed after fine sanding by tedious digging with a needle or small Exacto knife,
or they can be chemically neutralized (darkened) with muriatic acid.
This will seriously alter the color and grain contrast of Rosewood if applied to the whole surface,
so it is important that the acid be carefully applied to each spot with a metal quill pen.

I have personally experienced this condition in Brazilian Rosewood.
It required the finish to be stripped, the surface washed with solvent and resealed.
There was no further evidence of surface minerals when the cue left my shop.

HTHs, KJ
 
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