Yellow spots on shafts

[longmao]

Hi,

It has come to my notice that there is some yellow spots on my shafts. The cue is always in my instroke case if i am not playing.

I cant seem to make out if it is mould? Can someone shed some light over this? My shafts are getting affected.

 

[billiardbum]

Hi,

It has come to my notice that there is some yellow spots on my shafts. The cue is always in my instroke case if i am not playing.

I cant seem to make out if it is mould? Can someone shed some light over this? My shafts are getting affected.

Pics might help us determine what it is.

 

[tsp&b]

Hi,

It has come to my notice that there is some yellow spots on my shafts.

Prehaps you should see a doctor.

 

[Dave38]

Pics might help us determine what it is.

Depending on the shaft,..... maybe we don't want to see the pics

All kidding aside, pics of the issue is the best way to try and solve it.
Dave

 

[longmao]

i am having problems with my CPU, not being able to attach any files out. I shall attach some pics ASAP when its solved

 

[longmao]

Pics uploaded. Can anyone give some insights?

 

[RocketQ]

EEEEEK Look almost like burn marks. Or rust marks. You didn't accidently spill coke in the case? Are they sticky?

 

[longmao]

Nope they are not sticky. They also dun look like moulds. It has always been in my case. I just brought it to a cue shop and the owner say it looks like sugar marks. But the shaft was clean before this marks showed up. So far, no one can give an answer. I am totally clueless too

 

[BLACKHEARTCUES]

Look at the runout on that grain!...JER

 

[longmao]

Look at the runout on that grain!...JER

Erm, what does that mean?

 

[RocketQ]

Look at the runout on that grain!...JER

Holy crap....

 

[Murray Tucker]

Hi,

It has come to my notice that there is some yellow spots on my shafts. The cue is always in my instroke case if i am not playing.

I cant seem to make out if it is mould? Can someone shed some light over this? My shafts are getting affected.

Two possibilities come to mind:
1: The shaft was left in the Nelsonite too long and not given enough time to dry before it was turned.
2: Whatever was used as a shaft sealer had collected in the low spots and turned yellow as it aged.

 

[JoeyInCali]

What Murray said.
Maybe there are molds inside your case?

 

[destroyshit]

easy one.

they are sugar marks, it's common in lesser grade maple. this is probably "b" or less maple. there is no fix, the more you sand the more you'll find.

 

[JoeyInCali]

they are sugar marks, it's common in lesser grade maple. this is probably "b" or less maple. there is no fix, the more you sand the more you'll find.

Makes sense.
Maybe the shaft was bleached before and now the bleach is coming off.

 

[KJ Cues]

they are sugar marks, it's common in lesser grade maple. this is probably "b" or less maple. there is no fix, the more you sand the more you'll find.

They are NOT sugar deposits. Sugar is slightly darker brown than the growth lines and usually runs in a straight line, not spots. Murray is on the right track in that it appears to be a reaction to something applied to the wood. At this point, they may or may not sand out.

 

[Dave38]

Two possibilities come to mind:
2: Whatever was used as a shaft sealer had collected in the low spots and turned yellow as it aged.

I have to side with #2. It looks similar to a bar cue shaft that has sanded down to clean the crap off and then all the low spots/dings show up because the dirt is still there.
If it's sealer turned yellow, you could try a fine sanding, then sand just the spots, then try to raise them, then resand, then reseal. Just an idea.
Dave

 

[RocketQ]

Along the lines of the nelsonite.... How old is this cue? If it is brand new it could be nelsonite. What do the marks smell like? Looks kind of like oil.

 

[BLACKHEARTCUES]

Erm, what does that mean?

That means that good shaft wood will have the grain runing from end to end. Yours runs off to the side, instead of straight. I would guess, that is a very inexpensive cue. It will be surprising, if it does ot warp...JER

 

[longmao]

Yup, this is an inexpensive cue. But the shaft is still straight. The main issue i am worried about is whether this could affect my new zylr shafts. So i was afraid.

The shaft was with me for around 1.5 yrs before the signs came out. This shaft has been bleached before, but my other spare shafts which is not bleached are affected too.

My playing shaft does not seem to show this signs.

I contribute the issue to just lying it in my case for around 1.5yrs, as they are spare shafts.

I appreciate all the inputs and thanks for all the efforts that you all contributed. =)