Leather wraps, jig / no jig?

[SK Custom Cues]

I attempted my first leather wrap by hand using nothing but a ruler and a knife. It came out, well, as you'd expect. Don't think I'll be posting any pics of it being how it is not worth looking at.

I would like to know, how much easier is it using a wrap fixture like a unique? As long as you get the short ends proper length, all you have to do is make the long cut properly and presto. That's the opinion of a beginner. I am saving my money for a deluxe at the present time and I don't really have the $$ to spend four hun on a wrap jig but will put it in my budget if it is well worth it, I just can't see it's value.

 

[BHQ]

I attempted my first leather wrap by hand using nothing but a ruler and a knife. It came out, well, as you'd expect. Don't think I'll be posting any pics of it being how it is not worth looking at.

I would like to know, how much easier is it using a wrap fixture like a unique? As long as you get the short ends proper length, all you have to do is make the long cut properly and presto. That's the opinion of a beginner. I am saving my money for a deluxe at the present time and I don't really have the $$ to spend four hun on a wrap jig but will put it in my budget if it is well worth it, I just can't see it's value.

i'm sure there are many guys that did leather wraps long before the deangelo or unique jigs came along
but, i'll be damned if i can do it
tried several , and like you say, not worth posting pics of them
i just go visit my buddies that do have the jigs

 

[nbll01]

IMO your wasting your time to even try without the jig. It pays for itself in no time flat its so easy even a caveman could do it.....lol with the jig....Dave

 

[Ridge Runner]

When you get the Deluxe, get the wrap fixture that fits it from Chris. They work great!!
John

 

[BarenbruggeCues]

jig.......




<~~~in the first paragraph....not worth posting pics of?
in the second paragraph....don't see it's value?

 

[BLACKHEARTCUES]

I don't use a wrap machine & they turn out fine. If you don't use a machine, you HAVE to have a template at least...JER

 

[FLYINGSNAIL]

tap...tap....

I don't use a wrap machine & they turn out fine. If you don't use a machine, you HAVE to have a template at least...JER

:thumbup: :thumbup:
I vote for that too...:grin: I have done it with straightedge and handfree overlap cut. I still when with Jig and templatte.
Kenny

 

[will8834]

I mount a razor blade in the tool post to cut the seam amd it works well for me.

 

[dave sutton]

hightower jig is a fratction of the price of some other jigs and works great. as goos if not better. i like to that cue cue in the lathe. helps me get it perfect everytime

 

[SK Custom Cues]

jig.......




<~~~in the first paragraph....not worth posting pics of?
(Yes, thank you for reminding me it sucks, it was my first, in case you didn't get that))
in the second paragraph....don't see it's value?

(I'm just a po' boy who don't know no better, cut me some slack jack)

How helpful.

 

[Michael Webb]

After further reading, deleted.

 

[BarenbruggeCues]

Quote:
Originally Posted by BarenbruggeCues
jig.......




<~~~in the first paragraph....not worth posting pics of?
(Yes, thank you for reminding me it sucks, it was my first, in case you didn't get that))
in the second paragraph....don't see it's value?
(I'm just a po' boy who don't know no better, cut me some slack jack)

How helpful.


If you can't take the heat stay out of the kitchen...........
I was pointing out that you were contradicting yourself when you claimed the jig had no value.
2-3 completed wraps and the jig is paid for. One of the best valued tools I have in the shop.
If you want to do the job right, you must have the right tool..and/or knowledge.
Very simply....if you want to learn how to do excellent wraps, get a jig.
Without the proper knowledge, and you want it to look like you sent it to kindergarten class, keep doing what you have been.


<~~~always in a helping mood...............

 

[cueman]

i'm sure there are many guys that did leather wraps long before the deangelo or unique jigs came along
but, i'll be damned if i can do it
tried several , and like you say, not worth posting pics of them
i just go visit my buddies that do have the jigs

I did them with a simple piece of L channel with bent corners for years to give the seam. Then I made a simple jig for my lathe. Worked a little better, but the ends always had extra material. Then I got a DeAngelo jig and it made it much easier, especially with the template to cut the end radiuses. That inspired me to modify my jig for my lathes so I have a seaming guide that does as good as any jig for double seaming. Then I called Angelo and bought a 100 of his DeAngelo Templates and put them with my cross-slide mounted seaming guide and started selling them to go on my lathe with 6 pieces of leather and more for $195. So for those who own one of may lathes it is the way to go. For those who don't have my lathe the Unique, Porper and DeAngelo fixtures are the way to go. The expensive part of the jigs is what holds the cue and my lathe with indexing holds the cue fine.

 

[SK Custom Cues]

Quote:
Originally Posted by BarenbruggeCues
jig.......




<~~~in the first paragraph....not worth posting pics of?
(Yes, thank you for reminding me it sucks, it was my first, in case you didn't get that))
in the second paragraph....don't see it's value?
(I'm just a po' boy who don't know no better, cut me some slack jack)

How helpful.


If you can't take the heat stay out of the kitchen...........
I was pointing out that you were contradicting yourself when you claimed the jig had no value.
2-3 completed wraps and the jig is paid for. One of the best valued tools I have in the shop.
If you want to do the job right, you must have the right tool..and/or knowledge.
Very simply....if you want to learn how to do excellent wraps, get a jig.
Without the proper knowledge, and you want it to look like you sent it to kindergarten class, keep doing what you have been.


<~~~always in a helping mood...............

Thank you, kind sir. Words of experience and wisdom was what I was after, and I now have it. I apologize for any offense I may have sent your way as I have much to learn.

 

[SK Custom Cues]

I did them with a simple piece of L channel with bent corners for years to give the seam. Then I made a simple jig for my lathe. Worked a little better, but the ends always had extra material. Then I got a DeAngelo jig and it made it much easier, especially with the template to cut the end radiuses. That inspired me to modify my jig for my lathes so I have a seaming guide that does as good as any jig for double seaming. Then I called Angelo and bought a 100 of his DeAngelo Templates and put them with my cross-slide mounted seaming guide and started selling them to go on my lathe with 6 pieces of leather and more for $195. So for those who own one of may lathes it is the way to go. For those who don't have my lathe the Unique, Porper and DeAngelo fixtures are the way to go. The expensive part of the jigs is what holds the cue and my lathe with indexing holds the cue fine.

Spoken like a true gentleman. I wish others on here could be half as helpful and as considerate as you. You always seem to find the right words us beginners are looking for and you aren't judgmental like some of the others who talk down to the less experienced ones as if they were never beginners themselves.

God Bless you Chris,

Sung Kang