Cork wrap by ratcues

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ratcues

Theewen Custom Cues
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Cork wrap for a fellow Azer.

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I absolutely love the feel of cork, and absolutely hate the look of it. When is someone going to come up with a cork wrap that looks good on a cue? It seems like if you can have real lizard in different colors someone could come up with cork in different colors.

That appears to a very nicely executed cork wrap Rat.
 
they do make cork with different color backing so it shows through.. it looks really neat... saw some pictures around here somewhere..

chris
 
I have different shades of cork and it is possible to stain it. I just haven't had a chance to really reasearch how well the stain stays in the cork and not on your hands.
 
Worminator said:
I absolutely love the feel of cork, and absolutely hate the look of it. When is someone going to come up with a cork wrap that looks good on a cue? It seems like if you can have real lizard in different colors someone could come up with cork in different colors.

That appears to a very nicely executed cork wrap Rat.
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It certaintly does look awful IMO. Probably in other people's opinions too or we'd see more of it. I would also think durability might be an issue.
 
MasterClass said:
How about some serious discount for AZer!!!!
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I tell you what, I will put one on a cue for free only if I can stain it and you let me know how it works.
 
catscradle said:
It certaintly does look awful IMO. Probably in other people's opinions too or we'd see more of it. I would also think durability might be an issue.
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The durability is the same as any other wrap. If you bump a stack wrap, linen, or regular leather, it will dent the same as cork.

Cork can be cleaned a couple of times, just like stack wraps. Just resand, seal and away you go.
 
ratcues said:
I tell you what, I will put one on a cue for free only if I can stain it and you let me know how it works.
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Sounds like a plan. But Stained what color? I don't think my heart will be able to take pink!
 
catscradle said:
It certaintly does look awful IMO. Probably in other people's opinions too or we'd see more of it. I would also think durability might be an issue.
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I have seen one by PFD and my previous Bert Schrager Titlist was with Cork wrap.

They are certainly anything but ugly. I think it has a very natural look and very different feel.
 
MasterClass said:
I have seen one by PFD and my previous Bert Schrager Titlist was with Cork wrap.

They are certainly anything but ugly. I think it has a very natural look and very different feel.
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I would guess it depends upon the woods in the cue. With those dark points in the photo, I don't think it looks good at all, nor do I think a tan leather wrap would look good.
 
MasterClass said:
Sounds like a plan. But Stained what color? I don't think my heart will be able to take pink!
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Pink it is! ;)

I can stain it just about any color you want.
 
Seam

I've never seen a cork wrap in person. What does the seam end up looking like? Is it easy to hide?
 
CamposCues said:
I've never seen a cork wrap in person. What does the seam end up looking like? Is it easy to hide?
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One pic is of the seam. It is almost invisible.
 
imo,cork is the best wrap out there,but it only goes on certain cues well.it is plenty durable.
 
You can also get inlay cork etc for rod handles. It is no trouble to spend over $400 just in material to make a really nice looking handle. Just depends on you pocket.I like the feel of cork which is why I make my cues with a cork Handle. I use laminated cork rings, use about 80 rings to make a handle.Neil
 
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