Adding a wrap to a cue

[rellek]

I have a cue that I love, a wrapless Fisher cue. Unfortunately I have started to have an issue with my hands getting sweaty when I play. My question is, how big of an undertaking would it be to have a linen or leather wrap added to a wrapless cue, and would it require that the cue be completely refinished?

 

[ddcuerepair]

It can be done I do the all the time. You just need to be careful when cutting the wrap channel that you don't chip or peel the existing finish off.
Any where between 1 to 2 hours should do it. Depending on the wrap you choose. Leather will take the longest.
Take you time it's not a race. Try to rush it and bad things will happen.

 

[Lexicologist71]

Lucky for you, that's one of the easier projects. A refinish isn't necessary. A wrap groove would need to be cut and the wrap would then be installed. Some cuemakers (myself not included) could do linen in half an hour or less. Leather takes significantly more time. Make sure a wrap is what you want because once the wrap groove is cut, you can't put the wood back.

 

[seanjonsean]

don't mean to hijack post , but what is is preferred drill 1/16 hole or over and under?for linen, I tried both and seem to like over under method , my mentor told me it may unravel ,....

 

[patrickcues]

I have a cue that I love, a wrapless Fisher cue. Unfortunately I have started to have an issue with my hands getting sweaty when I play. My question is, how big of an undertaking would it be to have a linen or leather wrap added to a wrapless cue, and would it require that the cue be completely refinished?

First thing you would have to check is to make sure the cue is straight running between centers. Assuming that it is then it wouldnt be a problem. You would cut a linen groove. Generally around .035 deep. If you would want a leather wrap put on it. first you would have to decide what kind of leather. Get the piece you want. Measure it and then cut wrap groove to depth you needed. Either way as long as the cue is straight it shouldnt be a problem.