Irish Linen

[ftgokie]

Quick question on Irish linen...It is in good shape..but on my old Shon it is strting to frey somewhat where my hand always is....how can i get this pressed back down....what would I use....never done it before and wanting to know how....I seen a guy put Irish Linen on an old cue of mine..and he used some sort paddle that wrapped around the linen to smooth it out....any suggestions?

 

[jacobycues]

If you have a lathe you should first sand it with 600 grit sandpaper. Then clean it with just a little bit of water and then dry it right away. Then you need to burnish it with a burnishing tool. We use two pieces of wood that have a hole to fit the cue diameter. After burnishing you need to seal it with some laquer.

If you don't have the equipment to do it we would be more than happy to take care of it for you. We could send it out for you the same day we recieved it. PM me with any questions.

 

[ftgokie]

If you have a lathe you should first sand it with 600 grit sandpaper. Then clean it with just a little bit of water and then dry it right away. Then you need to burnish it with a burnishing tool. We use two pieces of wood that have a hole to fit the cue diameter. After burnishing you need to seal it with some laquer.

If you don't have the equipment to do it we would be more than happy to take care of it for you. We could send it out for you the same day we recieved it. PM me with any questions.

I am wanting to fix the linen on the cue...I do not want to replace it..I didnt not make myself clear..Can I do this if I make a burnishing tool? or would it just be better to replace the linen...other than just the 1 spot...it looks brand new

 

[rhncue]

I am wanting to fix the linen on the cue...I do not want to replace it..I didnt not make myself clear..Can I do this if I make a burnishing tool? or would it just be better to replace the linen...other than just the 1 spot...it looks brand new

Jacoby just explained how to clean and press a linen wrap, not how to replace it. I see no reason for changing a linen wrap unless it has come loose or you don't like the color. Yes you can do it yourself but don't expect it to be perfect the first time as it takes a little experience to get right. You must have a lathe to spin fast enough to ensure that the moisture is completely dried out or you run a good chance of warping the handle and you must be careful when burnishing the linen not to touch the finish as it will immediately be damaged. Good luck in your endeavors.
Dick :smile:

 

[BLACKHEARTCUES]

Quick question on Irish linen...It is in good shape..but on my old Shon it is strting to frey somewhat where my hand always is....how can i get this pressed back down....what would I use....never done it before and wanting to know how....I seen a guy put Irish Linen on an old cue of mine..and he used some sort paddle that wrapped around the linen to smooth it out....any suggestions?

Try rubbing the linen with WAX PAPER. Then using a COKE bottle, rub the linen up & down. You'll be surprised how well it works. Try it & let us know what you think...JER

 

[tasaddicts]

Try rubbing the linen with WAX PAPER. Then using a COKE bottle, rub the linen up & down. You'll be surprised how well it works. Try it & let us know what you think...JER

is there any online website that sell wax paper?

 

[Mc2]

is there any online website that sell wax paper?

I would try the super market. I would think it would be harder to find a coke bottle unless plastic would be ok.

Jim.

 

[cuemaker03]

What you really should consider is letteing a cuemaker handle this job. I personally charge $10. to clean and press a wrap. For that amount of money or something close to that why would you want to bother with it?

 

[dave sutton]

What you really should consider is letteing a cuemaker handle this job. I personally charge $10. to clean and press a wrap. For that amount of money or something close to that why would you want to bother with it?

Agreed... you can do more damage then good

 

[tasaddicts]

would prefer to do minor maintainence by mself.

 

[olsonsview]

Minor maintenance

If you can do the repair by hand without any lathe, with some wax paper, then go for it. It is easy to control the situation if the butt is not spinning at high speed in a lathe. It will be safe, it may even work well enough to satisfy you.
There is a point where you have to decide what is minor. You were given good info from others above this post. The job does require an adequate size lathe to turn the butt between centers, and you will need an adapter made to fit your pin size that will cost more than the repair would cost to have done professionally. And if you hit the finish, and damage it while burnishing the linen . . . ouch! There goes another hundred bucks at least to refinish, and now you need a new linen wrap done after the refinish job. So we are at $150.
Am I trying to scare you? Yes, unless you truly love working on cues and want to take the leap, then: welcome!

 

[cuemaker03]

I can sell you one of my extra lathes and guide you through the process, of course you should start on junk cues just to be sure you can get it right every time. After that you will be prepared to work on wraps. Let me know. I am serious about that offer.