Question about fishing line for wrap

Buster8001

Did you say shrubberies?
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Question for the cue builders:

Take a look at the attached picture. It appears to resemble dacron, but in a light blue spot. My question is, how is dacron as a wrap? I really, really like that light blue, but have no idea how, or if it could work.

Thoughts?

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Ssonerai

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Does not glue well

Stits Poly-Tak?
Could be messy, and it is pink, though.

Also, Dacron can be heat shrunk. Dunno if that is a good or bad option for cues. Needs controlled process to avoid a mess. (to avoid over tightening or random variable tension)

smt
 

ideologist

I don't never exaggerate
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Here's some vintage blue speck if you want linen that glues up well
 

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PDX

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Random useless fact.

Green speck cortland was for salt water fishing, while blue was used for freshwater.
 

Bob Farr

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WilleeCue

The Barefoot Cuemaker
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What glue is recommended for linen wrap?

I prefer the common Elmers white glue rather than the stick glue.

It applies to the cue thick but you can use a bit of water to get it to penetrate into the linen and that will hold the wrap nice and tight for a very long time.
 
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