I don't want to add to your problem but don't screw up what Mr. Runde, Scruggs, Prewitt Owen and Rauenzahn worked so hard on perfecting. Are you going to worry about balance? I still don't think its as simple as plug and play. Lets say it doesn't hit and play like it would with its original shaft but make sure you get the fit right.Played with 4 oz. original maple my cue shafts made by Bob Runde, Tim Scruggs, Ed Prewitt, Bob Owen & Jerry Rauenzahn. Kielwood wasn’t around when my cues were made. If it had been, then very likely this thread wouldn’t have been composed.
They are probably going to 'half bake' it. Instead of baking the entire thing and sucking the life out of it.Thank you for the comments and suggestions. The KW shafts I’ve been waiting on turned out lighter than anticipated so I have to locate a different cue maker. However, much to my delight, I’ve already spoken with someone ready to build a heavier version KW shaft that he’s already made for some clients. The best part is he doesn’t have to add any weight to the shafts.
Dunno about that…..what I know is the cue maker said he’s done it before and it is not that hard to do.They are probably going to 'half bake' it. Instead of baking the entire thing and sucking the life out of it.
Similar to browning a piece of steak after the sous vide.
That's the only way I can think of for them to 'keep the weight'.
Now we're talking about shaft cooking and I am not familiar with the process.
im pretty sure this is what Savanna Easton is using right now and she does ok
In my opinion the best shaft in the market.I just received the InFuzed kielwood shaft, which is a hybrid shaft made of kielwood with a carbon insert at the front end. I got it with a 14-thread insert and 12.5 mm diameter (there are also 12 mm & 12.9 mm). It is a flat-faced joint, which is what I was looking for to match a Linds cue that I have with a flat-faced 5/16x14 long pin. It also fits my Schons, McDaniels, Jacoby, and Scruggs.
It weighs 122 grams, which is 4.3 oz.
Looks like it could answer your quest.
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I'll take it out shooting tonight and post my initial thoughts about it.
Doing OK is okI use a 3.1 oz wood shaft that has a crack under the ferrule and it’s about as dirty as you can get. I do ok…. It’s not shaft/cue!
Not sure about that, it's a bit too heavy in my opinion. If you like lighter cues like me, the shaft weight changes the balance point and move it forward, might be too much forward for under 19oz cues. Should be fine for 19.5oz cues.In my opinion the best shaft in the market.
congratsI use a 3.1 oz wood shaft that has a crack under the ferrule and it’s about as dirty as you can get. I do ok…. It’s not shaft/cue!
Dunno about that…..what I know is the cue maker said he’s done it before and it is not that hard to do.
You have to select the right type of wood, weigh the blanks individually, categorize by cue weight range,
and maintain tight control over the torrification process. He has many hundreds of Kielwood blanks to
choose from and has built KW shafts over 4 ozs. before whereas others haven’t or don’t think it’s doable.
I happen to wholeheartedly concur with the cue maker and it was uplifting to hear that this isn’t just a mere
attempt and let’s see how close it turns out. Nope, this was more of anything else you want besides weight?
It was entirely a can do discussion instead of let’s see how it turns out or weight can be added around the collar.
The cue maker said everything was dependent on the wood selected and it was easy if you have the right wood.
Don’t misconstrue my comments to be brash, presumptuous, pontificating or anything other than I’m just passing
along, sort of sharing, news and developments on my thread pursuing a certain type of a Kielwood shaft. Hopefully,
others find this of some interest or are curious but I am learning along the way as are some readers of my posts.
All the sellers on eBay I contacted, and there were a lot of different brands offering 3/8x10 and 3/8x11 threads, either never responded or didn’t have any that shafts in their inventory that came close including distributors of Infuzed.I just received the InFuzed kielwood shaft, which is a hybrid shaft made of kielwood with a carbon insert at the front end. I got it with a 14-thread insert and 12.5 mm diameter (there are also 12 mm & 12.9 mm). It is a flat-faced joint, which is what I was looking for to match a Linds cue that I have with a flat-faced 5/16x14 long pin. It also fits my Schons, McDaniels, Jacoby, and Scruggs.
It weighs 122 grams, which is 4.3 oz.
Looks like it could answer your quest.
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Pure X Kielwood Carbon InFUZED Solid Shaft
Buy the Pure X Kielwood Carbon InFUZED Solid Shaft and more quality pool, billiards, and game room gear for sale online from Cue & Case.www.cueandcase.com
I'll take it out shooting tonight and post my initial thoughts about it.
It is all comes down to what you so excellently summed up……pocketing balls……and the harder the shot, the greaterI hope you don't take this the wrong way. I know you are an avid collector and enjoy the process of custom cue building and getting involved in the process and I also love many of your replies in the various forums on AZB but there is no substitute for pocketing balls. My point is that we may overthink the situation on our way to simply pocketing balls while getting shape.
I'm currently in the process of building an old school box cue. Birdseye maple and ebony. Cut diamonds and dots. Traditional old school. Four razor sharp pointy points signed and dated. It will have a Kielwood shaft.
I gave the maker one of my shafts to duplicate the taper and diameter.
Tried carbon fiber. Like wood better.
I'll let you know how it turns out.
Should have it by the end of summer.
That’s why the weight ratio I keep preaching has a range of 18% to 22%, give or take. And down through the years,Not sure about that, it's a bit too heavy in my opinion. If you like lighter cues like me, the shaft weight changes the balance point and move it forward, might be too much forward for under 19oz cues. Should be fine for 19.5oz cues.
I wonder if that's a normal weight of these shafts or did I just got "lucky"