Close pores on shaft

ridewiththewind said:
This is likely because this is the area that you are holding your cue at when not at the table. Even tho you may not realize that you are sweating, you may be everso slightly. If your sweat contains a more acidic ph level, it will raise the grain slightly...enough that it is noticeable to you. Unfortunately, even if you get this area burnish out well, it will eventually do it again, simply because some of that acidity is still trapped within the pores...I had a shaft do the same thing, only at the top where I would hold it to chalk. My solution was to clean the shaft with Magic Eraser.

Here is a really great thread on how to clean and condition shafts:
http://forums.azbilliards.com/showthread.php?t=188985

The best way to avoid this problem in the future is to wash your hands religiously after every couple of games or so. It has worked out well for me.

Lisa
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I think I'll give it a shot if one more (free) reconditioning by a local cue repairsman doesn't fix the problem. When I'm not shooting, my cue's either resting on a table or gripped very low, usually by the joint give or take a few fingers. I've got half a Magic Eraser in my case, but I don't want to risk bungling up the feeling of my shaft a week before a tournament. Related note, you just reminded me that my cue tip could use its last shaping... I've been using the same Sniper for the last year. Those tips are the nuts!
 
weiru said:
my shaft feels woody.. like the wood pores are not closed. so there is a feeling of rough wood.. how do i close the shaft's pores??
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This is generally caused by moisture, you are one of those people who have hands that sweat allot you need to wear a glove that will help, however, it may not completely solve the problem. It sounds like the shaft needs to be very lightly sanded and properly sealed, but if you do have hands that sweat a great deal this may need to be done on a periodic basis.

It can also occur from leaving your cue in the trunk of your car where it is exposed to heat, cold, and moisture if you are doing this stop it because your problems will only get worst and you will ruin the cue.

Take care hope this helps.
 
manwon said:
This is generally caused by moisture, you are one of those people who have hands that sweat allot you need to wear a glove that will help, however, it may not completely solve the problem. It sounds like the shaft needs to be very lightly sanded and properly sealed, but if you do have hands that sweat a great deal this may need to be done on a periodic basis.

It can also occur from leaving your cue in the trunk of your car where it is exposed to heat, cold, and moisture if you are doing this stop it because your problems will only get worst and you will ruin the cue.

Take care hope this helps.
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Anyone who leaves their cues in their car in this heat is just plain loco! Same goes for the extreme cold temps....just good policy to never leave your cues in the car.

Lisa
 
Make sure you clean the shaft first.

Use the backside of a leather belt. Rub it to the point that you feel heat. Do that several times to burnish the wood.

Make sure you clean the shaft first.
 
weiru said:
my shaft feels woody.. like the wood pores are not closed. so there is a feeling of rough wood.. how do i close the shaft's pores??
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Try sanding it smooth with 1500 then 2000 grit wet dry sand paper from your auto body shop. On a lathe is better but you can do it by hand if you're careful.

then put on a coat of Butchers Bowling Alley Wax, let dry then buff to a shine.

Finish with a mixture of Clyclomethicone and Dimethiconal (these are the 2 main ingredients in BioSilk, the hair product)

There are many other solutions, equally valid but this is the combination I use.
 
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