Building up a wrap groove
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A little epoxy on the ends did the trick with my current application. I have some old dirty linen laying around. I guess I may have to put it to use sometime.
Absolutely. Many ways to accomplish the end result. A few years ago someone came back from the expo and this method was used. So my question is. If you seal over the under wrap with epoxy or super glue. Are you now limited to using contact cement for any future wraps or can Elmers still be used?
I've wrapped over it with linen using Elmers. When I seal the under-wrap, it is smooth like the wood handle would be. Up until 3 months ago, I always used cement for leather. Either way, I do not see an issue IF it is done correctly.
I ran into this problem a little while ago, when i took a rubber grip off a Lucasi cue and the customer wanted Irish linen instead.
I thought about using bondo first, but I figured it would change the weight and possibly the weight distribution of the cue. I considered epoxy, but was afraid that the linen would dig into the epoxy. So I settled for the veneer method. It' pretty cumbersome and I had to try a few times before I was happy with rhe result. In hindsight, I think it would be quicker to just replace the handle section.
I thought about using bondo first, but I figured it would change the weight and possibly the weight distribution of the cue. I considered epoxy, but was afraid that the linen would dig into the epoxy. So I settled for the veneer method. It' pretty cumbersome and I had to try a few times before I was happy with rhe result. In hindsight, I think it would be quicker to just replace the handle section.
With all due respect. If you start cutting up cues. You could be in for a real shit storm.
I will adamantly support every member here that states 'disassembly only as a last resort'.
One of the directives that I try to follow in my cue repair work is from the Hippocratic Oath.
No, I'm not a doctor though I do play one on AZ. Lol I just have lofty aspirations. (again, Lol).
"and I will take care that they suffer no hurt or damage." I've always read that to be "and I will do no harm".
There are several translations of the original Greek text.
The over-exaggerated point here is that I want my repair to be the least invasive as possible.
When you start looking at the repair along the lines of the human body,
just how many surgerys do you think it can stand ?
One of the directives that I try to follow in my cue repair work is from the Hippocratic Oath.
No, I'm not a doctor though I do play one on AZ. Lol I just have lofty aspirations. (again, Lol).
"and I will take care that they suffer no hurt or damage." I've always read that to be "and I will do no harm".
There are several translations of the original Greek text.
The over-exaggerated point here is that I want my repair to be the least invasive as possible.
When you start looking at the repair along the lines of the human body,
just how many surgerys do you think it can stand ?
Love this site and it's members! Lot of great ideas! These rubber wrap cues are going to be a problem for players in my opinion. I've been noticing more and more lately that are wearing badly. Great to have a plan!
Nothing better than repair money.
FreebirdQguy
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That's what I just did as well and it works well with veneer.
I agree, the veneer route ads less weight than linen and epoxy or just epoxy and it's also a lot quicker.