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real bartram

real bartram

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Is there any kind of stain to put on a shaft
Since using a glove my shaft gets extra dirty
From half my shaft to almost the back
But the rest of the shaft stays kinda dirty
But not as dirty
 
It cleans up pretty easy using magic eraser. Apply a light coat of wax after cleaning. Takes less than five minutes.
 
There was a product that was talked about not long ago that was a shaft sealer. I will see if I can find it or maybe someone will respond with the product name. I believe you had to send the shaft to someone to have this applied.


Look up a product called "Shaft Freeze"
I am not sure if it is what you are wanting but it sounds like it would fill the pores if the shaft so chalk and grime cant penetrate.
 
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nobcitypool said:
It cleans up pretty easy using magic eraser. Apply a light coat of wax after cleaning. Takes less than five minutes.
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+1 for the magic eraser. It works great. I use it dry but you can put a little water on it if it is real dirty. Clean shaft then burnish with a leather something and you're back in biz !
 
real bartram said:
Predator
I like that the shaft is dirty
But it keeps getting real dirty from the middle to almost the back
If I clean it just in that spot it gets dirty again in 1 or 2 plays
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You can't just clean it. You have to clean, seal, wax, in order to keep a shaft from getting too dirty, too quick.
 
real bartram said:
I'm trying to find a cue guy that can help
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I believe Mike Gulyassy, has a Shaft Freeze he applies to cues that may fit your needs.

I use Butcher's Bowling Alley Wax and have for years to keep the dirt off the shafts. It also makes the shaft slick. Clean the shaft, Put the wax on, let it dry then buff to a shine.
 
If you always use a glove, I would just have it cleared.

It's will stay slick as glass (with a glove) and look like that forever, relatively speaking of course. ;)
 
RB, I think you probably like the old school slick shaft. The pores of the shaft stay open and natural lubrication from oils from the hand. You can probably see what looks like straight lines running length wise on the shaft.

Old schoolers used the lighter fluid from convenience stores that sold the nicer lighters. You may be able to clean it lightly with denatured alcohol. Then use lighter fluid to reset that neat feel.

Key to clean but oily is ... never rest cue on table when racking. Always rest but on rail with shaft on table. Don't leave it like that for a month tho. The chalk on table sticks to oily shaft and gets smudged when you shoot.

Respect, Courage, and Commitment!
 
shaft

A shaft is a tool imo and tools get dirty yet still work...a little bluing means you work harder (lol)
 
real bartram said:
How do you get it cleared ?
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Anyone who can finish a cue can clear finish the shaft for you. Pretty simple job.

Clean it as much or as little as you like till it looks like you want it to look and they'll shoot clear finish over it. Most all shafts are finished from the joint to 6 or 8 inches down so it's no big deal to just run it all the way down.
 
SouthernDraw said:
RB, I think you probably like the old school slick shaft. The pores of the shaft stay open and natural lubrication from oils from the hand. You can probably see what looks like straight lines running length wise on the shaft.

Old schoolers used the lighter fluid from convenience stores that sold the nicer lighters. You may be able to clean it lightly with denatured alcohol. Then use lighter fluid to reset that neat feel.

Key to clean but oily is ... never rest cue on table when racking. Always rest but on rail with shaft on table. Don't leave it like that for a month tho. The chalk on table sticks to oily shaft and gets smudged when you shoot.

Respect, Courage, and Commitment!
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I use Birchwood Casey Gun Stock Wax. It has Carnauba, Beeswax and silicone in it. I seals, waterproofs and waxes in one shot. Makes a cue shaft as slick as glass, but not sticky. My shafts never turn blue or green from use.
 
RRfireblade said:
Anyone who can finish a cue can clear finish the shaft for you. Pretty simple job.

Clean it as much or as little as you like till it looks like you want it to look and they'll shoot clear finish over it. Most all shafts are finished from the joint to 6 or 8 inches down so it's no big deal to just run it all the way down.
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Is there another option ?
I don't want clear finish all down the shaft I don't even have it on my joint
 
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