Padauk as Shaft Wood question

[21whiskey]

Larry Vigus (aka az member 63kcode) has happened upon a Huge Cord of Padauk wood.

my question, is this a good wood for building a cue shaft

http://forums.azbilliards.com//showthread.php?t=253324&referrerid=79791

 

[63Kcode]

Larry Vigus (aka az member 63kcode) has happened upon a Huge Cord of Padauk wood.

my question, is this a good wood for building a cue shaft

http://forums.azbilliards.com//showthread.php?t=253324&referrerid=79791

It's very stiff and light. I think it will work great for a jump cue. I started two last week since I am having trouble getting lyptus for jump cue shafts.

Larry

 

[Lexicologist71]

If you don't seal it well, you could get red/yellow fingers.

 

[DrOnePocket]

Think LD! :wink:

It's been done already btw