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The close grain shows that the timber has grown slowly in a cold climate, more growth rings, compared to timber that has grown faster in a temperate climate, wider growth rings. The close grain technically means that the timber is stronger, denser and the cue shaft will have more uniform flex characteristics all the way through the shaft.
Having said this it's not a given, timber does vary and much wider grained ash is excellent for cues, but what one does look for is straight grain, whether it be close or wider, as that means the shaft is less likey to warp where the grain twists and turns and even this is not a given as long as the cue is looked after and not exposed to extremes of heat or cold.Speak up, you've got to speak up against the madness, you've got speak your mind if you dare
but don't try to get yourself elected, for if you do you'll have to cut your hair
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Originally Posted by vmax View PostThe close grain shows that the timber has grown slowly in a cold climate, more growth rings, compared to timber that has grown faster in a temperate climate, wider growth rings. The close grain technically means that the timber is stronger, denser and the cue shaft will have more uniform flex characteristics all the way through the shaft.
Having said this it's not a given, timber does vary and much wider grained ash is excellent for cues, but what one does look for is straight grain, whether it be close or wider, as that means the shaft is less likey to warp where the grain twists and turns and even this is not a given as long as the cue is looked after and not exposed to extremes of heat or cold.Guts over Glory
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Originally Posted by vmax View PostThe close grain shows that the timber has grown slowly in a cold climate, more growth rings, compared to timber that has grown faster in a temperate climate, wider growth rings. The close grain technically means that the timber is stronger, denser and the cue shaft will have more uniform flex characteristics all the way through the shaft.
Having said this it's not a given, timber does vary and much wider grained ash is excellent for cues, but what one does look for is straight grain, whether it be close or wider, as that means the shaft is less likey to warp where the grain twists and turns and even this is not a given as long as the cue is looked after and not exposed to extremes of heat or cold.
Also, is an Ash board similar right across it, or is there a difference depending on where the blank is cut from, thanks.
Very interesting post, good read that Vmax.This is how you play darts ,MVG two nines in the same match!
https://youtu.be/yqTGtwOpHu8
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As an example my new cue has tight grain ,but chevrons quite well spaced ,and it’s really quite stiff .Experianced cue makers probably have an idea when they start taking the shaft down where it’s going to be in stiffness .The balance point on my cue is nearly inch different from my old one ,it also weighs a bit It more due to the ash being denser .
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Originally Posted by itsnoteasy View Post
Will close grain cues be stiffer as a rule? Or is wood just different from cue to cue.
Also, is an Ash board similar right across it, or is there a difference depending on where the blank is cut from, thanks.
Very interesting post, good read that Vmax.
Yes the grain can and does quite often vary along the board, twisty on one end and straight grain on the other and when faced with a board like this I won't reject it, I'll simply bury the twisty end under the hardwood splices and have the straight grain along the shaft This doesn't mean the butt will have a tendency to warp, it's too thick for that.Speak up, you've got to speak up against the madness, you've got speak your mind if you dare
but don't try to get yourself elected, for if you do you'll have to cut your hair
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