leather wraps

cueguy

cueguy

Just a repair guy
Silver Member
I just got a DeAngelo wrap fixture. In the tape it shows the guy using a file (with the lathe on) to square the ends of the wrap channel. He isn't actually touching the sides of the finished part, is he? I would think that would ruin the finish if it just barely touched it.
 
cueguy said:
I just got a DeAngelo wrap fixture. In the tape it shows the guy using a file (with the lathe on) to square the ends of the wrap channel. He isn't actually touching the sides of the finished part, is he? I would think that would ruin the finish if it just barely touched it.
Click to expand...
I assume you have never done wraps before,let us know how you make out and if you think it is worth the money.
 
I have recently started using a deAngalo Wrap fixture and very happy with the job that it does. Makes working with the leather wraps tollerable. They are very pricey, but for me, in the long run , I believe it is worth the expense.
 
In my opinion using a file to dress the edges of the wrap pocket is the proper way. Uning a Razor blade to dress the edges is very dangerous and unnecessary when a file does just as good a job with no danger.

The only thing I use a Razor blade for is to cut the leather wrap seam.

Using a Razor Blade will eventually catch up with you and it could cause you irriputable damage to your hand.
 
Arnot Wadsworth said:
In my opinion using a file to dress the edges of the wrap pocket is the proper way. Uning a Razor blade to dress the edges is very dangerous and unnecessary when a file does just as good a job with no danger.

The only thing I use a Razor blade for is to cut the leather wrap seam.

Using a Razor Blade will eventually catch up with you and it could cause you irriputable damage to your hand.
Click to expand...
What kind of file Arnie?
Single cut?
thnx
 
I use a 6 inch "mill bastard". Just be careful that it does not ride up out of the pocket and ruin the finish on top. Keep the flutes clean with a wire brush so the finish does ot build up and make the file slip up and over the edge.
 
wrap fixture

Not trying to get off the subject but just wanted to let you know something about that De Angello fixture. Because of it's length you can use it for aligning your trim rings as you are building your cue and for aligning inlays as you are inlaying it. I used my friends in this manner the other day. I have a unique products fixture and it works fine for wraps but has no other uses because it is to short. Butterflycues
 
Wrap Fixture

butterflycues said:
Not trying to get off the subject but just wanted to let you know something about that De Angello fixture. Because of it's length you can use it for aligning your trim rings as you are building your cue and for aligning inlays as you are inlaying it. I used my friends in this manner the other day. I have a unique products fixture and it works fine for wraps but has no other uses because it is to short. Butterflycues
Click to expand...

Good tip, I hadn't even thought of using mine for anything else.
 
Not sure, but dont think the DeAngelo will cover the whole 29 inches will it? I use the Unique Wrap Fixture, and mark the center of the cue, and make lines on both ends of the cue for rings. Works well.
 
wrap fixture

billiardbum said:
Not sure, but dont think the DeAngelo will cover the whole 29 inches will it? I use the Unique Wrap Fixture, and mark the center of the cue, and make lines on both ends of the cue for rings. Works well.
Click to expand...

I don't know but it comes close and you can move it a few inches to mark the rest. It is not near as easy with the unique fixture. Butterflycues
 
cueman said:
I often use a pencil in my tool post and mark a line all the way down a butt while it is locked in the lathe. Much faster than either leather fixture for that job. You don't have to reset anything.
Chris
www.cuesmith.com
www.internationalcuemakers.com
Click to expand...

Exactly what I do Chris. I assumed everyone did it that way. This may be a little anall but since I have quick change tool-posts on my lathes I made a spring loaded holder for pens or pencils so that it can follow tapered butts easily.

Dick
 
cueguy said:
I just got a DeAngelo wrap fixture. In the tape it shows the guy using a file (with the lathe on) to square the ends of the wrap channel. He isn't actually touching the sides of the finished part, is he? I would think that would ruin the finish if it just barely touched it.
Click to expand...

Bought the video but not the fixture. Good fixture if you have the volume to justify expense.
A six inch lathe file has a " safe " edge and would be ideal for this application. A " safe " edge has no teeth which would allow you to remove the small radius left in the corner of the leather grove by the cutting tool.
Nicholson or any North American made second cut 6 to 10 inch lathe file would be ideal. Cheap imported files are a waste of money.:cool:

Trueheart
 
cueman said:
I often use a pencil in my tool post and mark a line all the way down a butt while it is locked in the lathe. Much faster than either leather fixture for that job. You don't have to reset anything.
Chris
www.cuesmith.com
www.internationalcuemakers.com
Click to expand...

I also use this method for indexing and centering inlays which I do by hand. Practical and easy... using a spring loaded pencil holder in my toolpost :cool:
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Back
Top