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It depends. There are a couple of things I factor into it. Color of linen being the most important. It can discolor during the process. I may start ith a lighter grit and seal with a different type of sealer first. There is no one-size-fits-all when refinishing cues.

Correct. I should have clarified that. Meucci used sealers but not epoxy.

I sand the linen smooth, seal with epoxy, then shoot over it. That's the way Meucci did it.

It doesn't add any noticeable weight to the cue.

You can always pay more. I won't stop you... :cool:

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Ideally, I would use ebony dust mixed with epoxy. The black Starbond CA is a different black and I notice a difference when finish is applied.

There were two parts to my response. The CNC alone does not create a tight veneers. The knowledge, methods, tool availability, etc, due to being able to find and access tooling and information has made it easier. Do you think you would be where you are right now in your journey without, at any...

Most of the cues I see from this era have miter gaps. Pre-CNC and internet. Best hitting cues on the planet.

What fumes are you getting from Stack wraps?

PVC or ABS.

I rebuild cues all the time. if it isn't too bad, I'd recommend not cutting it apart. As Mike said, send it to Fred as your first option.

Who made the cue?

I've always wanted one of these. Super cool cues.

Most shafts from the 80s had a shorter, 12" taper. That, coupled with a SS collar, 5/16-14 pin, and Aegis or ivory ferrule, made for quite the "ping."