Linen Wrap Question - Use of Wax on the Wrap???

[JAMSGOLF]

If this question has ever been covered...I'll apologize right off the bat...but trying to search "linen wrap" is waaaay too long to try and weed through all the threads...

I've had several cues where the linen wrap almost feels like it has some kind of "wax" treatment on the linen. I'm not a fan of the way "normal" linen feels...I'm more of a leather wrap guy...but the few cues I've run across that have "nice feeling" linen wraps (to me) seem to have what I can only describe as a "waxy" feeling (and seemingly tightly pressed). One was a Gilbert I had, another was a Joss I had and another is a Jacoby I still have...

Here's the question: If any of you guys are familiar with what I'm trying to describe, is it an "after-installation" thing that can be done (e.g. using shaft wax on the wrap), or is it involved in the installation process???

Again, if this has been covered...and you know where...please point me in the right direction...all help and comments will be appreciated...even the sarcastic ones!

 

[Varney Cues]

If this question has ever been covered...I'll apologize right off the bat...but trying to search "linen wrap" is waaaay too long to try and weed through all the threads...

I've had several cues where the linen wrap almost feels like it has some kind of "wax" treatment on the linen. I'm not a fan of the way "normal" linen feels...I'm more of a leather wrap guy...but the few cues I've run across that have "nice feeling" linen wraps (to me) seem to have what I can only describe as a "waxy" feeling (and seemingly tightly pressed). One was a Gilbert I had, another was a Joss I had and another is a Jacoby I still have...

Here's the question: If any of you guys are familiar with what I'm trying to describe, is it an "after-installation" thing that can be done (e.g. using shaft wax on the wrap), or is it involved in the installation process???

Again, if this has been covered...and you know where...please point me in the right direction...all help and comments will be appreciated...even the sarcastic ones!

I've got the ticket for you...and you can do it yourself. Fold up a section of wax paper with the wax side out. Fold it around your wrap and then go to town. It won't harm the finish at all on the wrap borders...and the faster you go the hotter it gets and the more wax will transfer to the linen. The more you do it then the more like leather it will become as more wax transfers and melts into the linen....and the more pressed it becomes from the friction. Of course you'll need to fold up a fresh section of paper often too to keep building wax. I have a buddy thats rubbed his solid blk linen so much you'd swear its leather until you look very closely under good light. Hope this helps.

 

[JAMSGOLF]

Thank you VERY MUCH...I hadn't even thought about wax paper...

On a "related note"...would shaft wax used the same way work the same...if it's applied sparingly and allowed to fully dry before removing?

Jason

 

[Varney Cues]

Thank you VERY MUCH...I hadn't even thought about wax paper...

On a "related note"...would shaft wax used the same way work the same...if it's applied sparingly and allowed to fully dry before removing?

Jason

No it won't work the same. Even in a paste form its too liquid. Plus it'll just leave a wax dust residue everywhere & can turn white between the strands. If you don't want to use wax paper then use the clear Gulfwax Paraffin. Using a block of that though then you'll still need a rag to rub it until its hot enough to melt into the linen and start to burnish up. The wax paper is the most simple way...plus it cheap & can be found at any grocery.
Or...just take it to your local cue guy and tell him you want the linen sealed & polished until it feels like leather...cost, about $20. And he'll pull out his linen press & his wax paper.:grin:

 

[JAMSGOLF]

No it won't work the same. Even in a paste form its too liquid. Plus it'll just leave a wax dust residue everywhere & can turn white between the strands. If you don't want to use wax paper then use the clear Gulfwax Paraffin. Using a block of that though then you'll still need a rag to rub it until its hot enough to melt into the linen and start to burnish up. The wax paper is the most simple way...plus it cheap & can be found at any grocery.
Or...just take it to your local cue guy and tell him you want the linen sealed & polished until it feels like leather...cost, about $20. And he'll pull out his linen press & his wax paper.:grin:

Too funny! I'm sure a highly accurate statement...but funny nonetheless! Thanks for the info...so, I'll probably be waxing my butt tomorrow...wait...that just sounds wrong on soooo many levels! :yikes: