Is it possible to convert a linen-wrapped cue to wrapless?

[QShark]

Just as the title states, I'm wondering if an originally linen-wrapped cue can be converted into a wrapless cue? If so, would you know how much that would cost and the time it takes? Thanks!

 

[Zerksies]

Anything is possible, just depends on how deep your pockets are. At what something like that would cost I'd probably buy a new cue.

 

[QShark]

Ah OK. That sucks, but thank you so much for your quick reply!

 

[Canadian cue]

Just as the title states, I'm wondering if an originally linen-wrapped cue can be converted into a wrapless cue? If so, would you know how much that would cost and the time it takes? Thanks!

It has been done by veneering it. You apply the veneer similarly to a leather wrap. The other option would be to replace the entire handle section with a figured wood. Then you would need to refinish the cue or try and finish just the wrap section and blend it with original.

 

[Kim Bye]

Yes, but it's a pain to do and cost will be close to a new cue of decent quality. I tend to recommend customer to either buy a wrapless cue of similar spec or have me make one for them.

 

[QShark]

Great, thank you both!

 

[goin2bepro]

If you're ok with the linen look but want wrapless feel, it is possible to finish over linen like a Meucci.

 

[tg_vegas]

If you're ok with the linen look but want wrapless feel, it is possible to finish over linen like a Meucci.

That would be my suggestion as well. Good call.

 

[JoeyInCali]

Coat the wrap with thin epoxy.
At least two coats. 3 is better.
Then spray finish it.

 

[Hard Knock Cues]

Coat the wrap with thin epoxy.
At least two coats. 3 is better.
Then spray finish it.

I've had some good and not so good results going over the wrap with epoxy (which is what I use as a finish). The wrap darkened quite a bit on me and totally changed the look. Is there a way to control that or does it all depend on the linen used? Should it be sealed first?

 

[JoeyInCali]

I've had some good and not so good results going over the wrap with epoxy (which is what I use as a finish). The wrap darkened quite a bit on me and totally changed the look. Is there a way to control that or does it all depend on the linen used? Should it be sealed first?

No epoxy is totally clear afaik.
If you seal the linen, then epoxy won't penetrate.

 

[Hard Knock Cues]

No epoxy is totally clear afaik.
If you seal the linen, then epoxy won't penetrate.

I figured sealing was probably not the way to go, here's a picture of a couple experiments I did a while back. The lower cue completely darkened up and I don't have much of an idea Why. Same epoxy on both. Has anyone else had this problem?

 

[cueman]

Yes you can wrap with wood veneer or change the handle or easiest is to just seal the Irish linen so it feel wrapless.