I use a Canadian made product for Old School finishes. Jump cues and Snooker.
Dr. Wood Well's Elixir. Should the lucky recipient want to buy a small bottle, I can tell you that a light sand on this one and a few wipes of Wood Well will make you most happy. Even can skip the sand paper and give it a clean with alcohol.
All it needs would be a couple of coats of this magic. It dries quick and then you can use ordinary shaft wax on the butt to give it a much nicer sheen.
BTW, Danny was most pleased, well pleased as Punch with his new cue. I didn't have my phone but will take a couple of pics next time that we are playing in the same bar. I play in a different League this year so our paths don't cross as much, but he plays Tues Vegas VNEA and I play Wed Molson, which is CPA Sanctioned.
The extra shaft is a smaller diameter than the butt. But, I wrote down the dimension of the collar. I have a Schon to refinish and a bit more work that needs to be done first.
I am going to put on a small joint collar, smaller in width and see if I can't bring the taper down so as not to make it look too noticeable.
I made sure that Danny knew this was one of the Pay It Forward Cues that we do on occasion.
"This is mine, mine to keep, really"? Yes Danny, it's all yours, just don't put it in a Pawn Shop ok. I was teasin him. I doubt that he would.
He says Thank You for the Cue also. I would say that if anyone were to ever receive a Most Improved Player Award, it might go to him. He was almost a Hack a few years ago. Now, he can keep a person on their toes.
I was lucky on the first cue so best of luck to the person who gets this one.