Removing the glue used for linen wraps.

[L.C.Hui]

Hi all,

Just started learning to change leather wraps. I like to know what is a good way to remove the glue underneath linen wraps.

Thanks in advance :smile:

 

[ratcues]

Razor blade or sandpaper.

 

[cuejo]

I always just sand it off, same as I would when replacing linen.....

 

[L.C.Hui]

Sandpaper with what grit? Thanks for the reply Ryan & Darcy.

 

[bob_bushka]

Sandpaper with what grit? Thanks for the reply Ryan & Darcy.

I usually use a razor blade set at an angle to the wrap slot and spin the glue off at about 500 rpm. I then sand down the remainder with 100 grit, finish with 240.

 

[L.C.Hui]

Thanks for the tips. Looks like it gonna be alot of work for me as I don't have no lathe.

 

[cuejo]

220 is pretty good.

A leather wrap is probably the only job you don't REALLY need a lathe for, but you will need something to hold the cue perfectly solid in, like a lathe or a wrap jig

 

[L.C.Hui]

Here are some pictures of the 6th and 7th wrap Ive done the other day. Experimented on my breaking cue at 1st.

The honey brown wrap is my 6th try and the wine colored is 7th.

Here is the 8th wrap Ive done just a few minutes ago. Genuine Lizard.

The seam on the genuine lizard is abit visible but not from the picture dont know why. Let me know what you guys think. Thanks for the tips :thumbup: