*** Seasoning a New Shaft - What's your technique?***

[jhendri2]

Google is your friend: http://www.bwccompany.com/bowlingalley.html

Jim

 

[wjpjr]

James,

Wow, thanks for the info. I've never seen Butcher's Bowling Ally wax anywhere. Where do you get it?

I get mine off e-bay . That's the cheapest place I've found
There are several high-end makers past and present that use it

 

[Pushout]

Play with it daily. Agree with ShootingArts, you shouldn't have to do anything to it, other than play with it.

 

[Dakota Cues]

What kind?

To you guys that recommended the Butcher's wax, do I want the "Clear Paste Wax" stuff in the white tub here:

or this "Amber Paste Wax" stuff in the orange tub?

Thanks!

 

[chin0]

Clear wax would probably be more ideal. I think ace hardware use to sell it, but I don't see it at Ace hardware. Might have to order online. It would last you a long time with a jar that big. Cause you don't have to use it very often. Good luck

 

[ShootingArts]

Ace or True Value

Clear wax would probably be more ideal. I think ace hardware use to sell it, but I don't see it at Ace hardware. Might have to order online. It would last you a long time with a jar that big. Cause you don't have to use it very often. Good luck

I think either one can order it from their warehouse. Took a couple days for Ace to get me a can of the Bowling Alley Wax.

Hu

 

[Blue Hog ridr]

Dakota, here is a quote from a site that carries Butchers.

A favorite choice to apply a rich luster to wood, Butcher’s Wax has been available for over 100 years. This wax cleans as it polishes and is available in one pound tubs in clear and amber. The amber tint may prove better at covering and hiding scratches and nicks in wood. These waxes may be used on surfaces other than wood including copper, brass, marble, sealed brick or flagstone, and cork.

 

[BRKNRUN]

For getting it smooth nothing beats a lathe.

I think what your asking though is how to get that oilish film on the shaft.

I use Baby Oil.....You can find the nearest baby and squeeze some fresh....or buy some already bottled.

It does not take much...just a little on the fingers and rub it on the shaft...then wipe with a paper towel....

For added effect of getting the used shaft look...play a while and get your hands good and dirty...After you palm and fingers on your bridge hand have that "I have been playing for hours" look to them.....and your palm is black and your fingers are blue from chalk dust...then put the baby oil on your dirty bridge hand and wipe the shaft down...the chalk dust and grime will mix nicely with the oil and start to get a nice color to your shaft.

wipe down with paper towel and then burnish with a piece of leather.

I would bet that the oil used for breaking in a new baseball glove would work also...but I have always seemed to find a baby handy for fresh squeezed...

 

[Scaramouche]

Don't believe the mythic solutions of others.

Rent The Natural - learn all about boning the wood.
Wouldn't you rather learn from Robert Redford than these bangers?

 

[SCCues]

To you guys that recommended the Butcher's wax, do I want the "Clear Paste Wax" stuff in the white tub here:

or this "Amber Paste Wax" stuff in the orange tub?

Thanks!

I use the Clear Paste Wax and I think it's the best wax i've ever tried.

James