Best way to start/finish irish linen wrap?

[gluton1]

What's the best way to start and finish when installing a irish linen wrap? Do you use a small dab of glue on the begging of the wrap just to get it to stay and another dab on the end when finished, or do you just go over the first and last section of the wrap a little bit? Thanks

 

[jsaxman]

wrap

I use glue on the entire wrap area.
(Elmer's glue works - add alittle water)

one method - you overlap the first thread-tape the end to the cue
- overlap the next ~ 8 to 10 threads over the short end
-cut off the short end with sharp knife

wrap the rest of the cue close to the end
tape a loop piece of the wrap to the end (coated with w40)
finish the wrap
cut the threat - with a extra~ 12in
put thread thru loop thread
slowly - easy - pull thread thru
cut off with sharp knife
use 1/2 of old wood laundry pin to push threads in place
wipe off with excess glue with damp cloth
your ready to press

method two - drill two very small holes - at each end
with tooth pick - push the ends into the holes
still working on perfecting this method
best part- this method has no under the wrap threads which may show up
in the first method





always looking for any info. to improve the process!!!


What is the best glue for Irish Linen Wraps?





later,
sax

 

[Varney Cues]

What is the best glue for Irish Linen Wraps?

You are correct sir...Elmers works fine & I've used it often with good results. With that being said...I prefer to use the large "glue stic". They can be bought at almost any store that sells office/school supplies. I find the glue sticks are much neater to use...they dry clear & glue well. :wink:

 

[cuebuilder]

I might have to try that gluestik thing. I have been using Elmer's with a little water for years. I usually end up with white glue spattered all over the place. Lots of clean up.
I always wrap from the bumper end to the joint end. I drill a small hole at the bumper end and use several toothpicks coated with glue to force the end of the linen into the hole and secure it. At the joint end I use a modified golf club makers whip. I wrap to the end and then unwrap the last 6 turns. I then lay a loop of linen across the area with the looped end toward the joint end. Then re-wrap to the end over the loop and insert the end of the wrap through the loop and gently pull the end through those last 6 wraps with the open end of the looped linen. I use a small smooth piece of wood to work the ends flush with the finish and you are ready to press. I've never tried the WD40 trick, but sounds like a great idea. I'll have to try it.

 

[Mase]

What's the best way to start and finish when installing a irish linen wrap? Do you use a small dab of glue on the begging of the wrap just to get it to stay and another dab on the end when finished, or do you just go over the first and last section of the wrap a little bit? Thanks

I use the underwrap method and have for years. If you press when the linen is damp you will never see the thread. I use fish glue to keep the linen in place. It has a high tack and slow set.

 

[powerpool]

I've never tried the WD40 trick,

I might have to try that gluestik thing. I have been using Elmer's with a little water for years. I usually end up with white glue spattered all over the place. Lots of clean up.
I always wrap from the bumper end to the joint end. I drill a small hole at the bumper end and use several toothpicks coated with glue to force the end of the linen into the hole and secure it. At the joint end I use a modified golf club makers whip. I wrap to the end and then unwrap the last 6 turns. I then lay a loop of linen across the area with the looped end toward the joint end. Then re-wrap to the end over the loop and insert the end of the wrap through the loop and gently pull the end through those last 6 wraps with the open end of the looped linen. I use a small smooth piece of wood to work the ends flush with the finish and you are ready to press. I've never tried the WD40 trick, but sounds like a great idea. I'll have to try it.

I am wondering what you mean by the WD 40 trick. I don't see any thing in this tread about it. Could you explain.

 

[Varney Cues]

I am wondering what you mean by the WD 40 trick. I don't see any thing in this tread about it. Could you explain.

He's talking about using the WD-40 to coat the loop of linen that you use to pull the end back through & under the linen. Just simply rubbing the loop on some Paraffin wax works just as well...if not better actually. I use the Gulf Wax Paraffin that can be bought in any grocery store.

 

[jsaxman]

w-40

The w-40 on the loop piece of wrap thread is for lubrication.
When you pull the end of the wrap thread thru(inside of the loop thread)
...it goes under the ~ 8-10 last threads of the wrap alot easier.
(Does not stick to the glue)
You got to slowly ease it thru!


Patience.........one of the golden rules of cuebuilding!


Of course, There is some release....when I
bang the hell out of my rejects!

:rotflmao1: :rotflmao1: :rotflmao1:

You gotta let it go!


later,
sax

 

[steveinflorida]

I use Elmers glue stick on the entire area to be wrapped. I pin the front and loop the back. On the loop, to help pull it through, just a little candle wax. Slides right through.

 

[dave sutton]

I pin the butt end and loop the a joint. I use a small amount of elmers glue on the wrap and spray with water to thin the glue out

Use the wrap motor if you have one. No mess at all.

 

[eyesjr]

Drill at a slight angle away from wrap.

I prefer the small holes, I angle them away from the wrap And stick the first inch or so with loctite. Then a thin film of wood glue. The last hole is tricky, You will just have to trial and error it to work it out to hit right. I also loctite the 2nd hole.

I use glue on the entire wrap area.
(Elmer's glue works - add alittle water)

one method - you overlap the first thread-tape the end to the cue
- overlap the next ~ 8 to 10 threads over the short end
-cut off the short end with sharp knife

wrap the rest of the cue close to the end
tape a loop piece of the wrap to the end (coated with w40)
finish the wrap
cut the threat - with a extra~ 12in
put thread thru loop thread
slowly - easy - pull thread thru
cut off with sharp knife
use 1/2 of old wood laundry pin to push threads in place
wipe off with excess glue with damp cloth
your ready to press

method two - drill two very small holes - at each end
with tooth pick - push the ends into the holes
still working on perfecting this method
best part- this method has no under the wrap threads which may show up
in the first method





always looking for any info. to improve the process!!!


What is the best glue for Irish Linen Wraps?





later,
sax

 

[RocketQ]

Hole in one side beginning side and wet the loop you pull through. WD a water displacement chemical/ lube on a piece of thread that you are trying to glue down..... spit good old fashoned spit to give some lube. What works best who knows.... More than one way to skin a cat. Use a pin to hold the last corner where you pull the loop through to hold the linen in place.