Who does the best cork wrap?
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Before you put on the cork wrap, you have to make sure it's properly soaked.
Many people forget that step, so to help here is a reminder.
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Many people forget that step, so to help here is a reminder.
https://screen.yahoo.com/cork-soakers-000000587.html
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KJ can. He uses and sells the odd cork wrap. I bought a few. They are considerably thicker than what some are using and have a bit of rubberized reinforcement in it, very pliable. When I got my order from KJ, he included a normal cork wrap so I could make a comparison. well, there is no comparison.
You'd have to be so very careful as the thinner ones can tear on you so fast. I wouldn't like working with them, I know that much.
Even if he can't do one for you, he may sell you one of his if he has extras at the moment. They are the only ones that I would buy.
Ryan, Mr. Rat Cue could also be considered as he is good with cork wraps and has
fast turn around time.
There are also lots of guys who have great reps for wraps that can do a cork for you as well.
I tried dyeing one black with India ink to see how it would look. The rubberized parts of the wrap didn't take like the cork did so it looked spotty.
Kind of a shame, if cork could be dyed like stack wraps it would allow some options.
Maybe there is another way. Different dye perhaps?
You'd have to be so very careful as the thinner ones can tear on you so fast. I wouldn't like working with them, I know that much.
Even if he can't do one for you, he may sell you one of his if he has extras at the moment. They are the only ones that I would buy.
Ryan, Mr. Rat Cue could also be considered as he is good with cork wraps and has
fast turn around time.
There are also lots of guys who have great reps for wraps that can do a cork for you as well.
I tried dyeing one black with India ink to see how it would look. The rubberized parts of the wrap didn't take like the cork did so it looked spotty.
Kind of a shame, if cork could be dyed like stack wraps it would allow some options.
Maybe there is another way. Different dye perhaps?
Guido up in northern Michigan
I hav seen many variations of brown and black.
We know you want a pink one.
Cork is hot!
We know you want a pink one.
Cork is hot!
Ned Morris, Paul Drexler and Ryan Theewen are the best I've seen but I do know there are many other cuemakers and cue repairmen that can do cork/ rubber well. The cork/ rubber that is precision split to about the thickness of linen works perfectly and doesn't require massive sanding at the ends of the wrap channel near the finish of your cue as the thick stuff does. Cork/ rubber is one of the nicest feeling wraps there is but it doesn't look good with all cues. Good luck. Martin
I got a cue from Guido way back in the early 90's with a cork wrap and I swear that with the naked eye you could not see a seam. A friend of mine had him cork wrap several of his cues and they were beautiful. This was when he was in Calif. I personally really like the feel of a cork wrap but Martin is right it is not necessarily the right wrap for all cues.
McDermott Actually.
The first time that I was exposed to a cork wrap was when I met Bert Schrager when he met me driving thru my hometown. He showed a cue he built that included a cork wrap, and I thought it was a very unique feeling wrap.
McDermott cues offers cork wraps as an option. Its not advertised, but I sold several McDermott cues over the years where the shop I worked for ordered cork wraps on selected cues. Each cork wrap was very well done. And each cue sold pretty quickly compared to other cue models we would stock.
The first time that I was exposed to a cork wrap was when I met Bert Schrager when he met me driving thru my hometown. He showed a cue he built that included a cork wrap, and I thought it was a very unique feeling wrap.
McDermott cues offers cork wraps as an option. Its not advertised, but I sold several McDermott cues over the years where the shop I worked for ordered cork wraps on selected cues. Each cork wrap was very well done. And each cue sold pretty quickly compared to other cue models we would stock.