Meucci's lacquered wrap
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You could try Ken at www.cuegrip.com he does some very nice work, he is just completing a cobra skin wrap for me.
If you really like meucci's look into getting a Meucci Original, those guys dont have the lacquer wrap. And can be found on Ebay often.
If you really like meucci's look into getting a Meucci Original, those guys dont have the lacquer wrap. And can be found on Ebay often.
12310bch said:O.K. I'm out of the closet. I really like Mootchies. Problem is I can't shoot with them because of the lacquered wrap. Does anybody know how to get rid of the lacquer without ruining the value or beauty of the stick?
Get a rewrap. Some cuemaker will simply charge for a rewrap job. Some will charge for more.
Be warned: if your cue wrap already is finished, then the wrap groove will be deeper than a normal wrap cue. A newly pressed linen wrap may not line up like you expect it.
What Meucci cue do you have?
Fred
These are my tools :
1. Meucci Freshman 1- red dot- moori mIII tip
2. Meucci Jim Rempe- moori mIII tip
3. I shoot with a Joss 109-moori mIII tip
4. I break with a Mcdermott Ed2 -with a compressed linen tip and
three oz. of machined brass added to the butt
I want to shoot the Rempe but the wrap drives me nuts especially when my hands sweat a little and if my hands aint sweatin' a little I aint havin' fun.
1. Meucci Freshman 1- red dot- moori mIII tip
2. Meucci Jim Rempe- moori mIII tip
3. I shoot with a Joss 109-moori mIII tip
4. I break with a Mcdermott Ed2 -with a compressed linen tip and
three oz. of machined brass added to the butt
I want to shoot the Rempe but the wrap drives me nuts especially when my hands sweat a little and if my hands aint sweatin' a little I aint havin' fun.
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12310bch said:O.K. I'm out of the closet. I really like Mootchies. Problem is I can't shoot with them because of the lacquered wrap. Does anybody know how to get rid of the lacquer without ruining the value or beauty of the stick?
For anyone who hassn't seen the Meucci Collectors thread, here it is:
http://forums.azbilliards.com/showthread.php?t=26832
A lot of us collectors and players started off with Meucci's. They are one of he most popular brand of cues ever made.
As far as a coated wrap, my suggestion is to go for a complete refinish and re-wrap with Scot Sherbine or Mike Webb. What they'll do is turn the cue to remove the wrap. Then they'll build up the wrap groove if necessary to the proper depth so the wrap is level to the surrounding surfaces. You should ask for a quote first but I would estimate about $125 to $150.
The alternative of messing around with trying to sand off the clear will leave you with a sanded, too-hard wrap, a lot of marks on your cue, and a lot of wasted time.
Chris
Go to the wanted for sale forum here. Look up Aaron, AKA PainPool he do awesome work and the prices are better yet. He also has lots of pice that are before and after so you can see if you like it or not. You can also just put out a simple has anyone ever had Aaron refinish or rewrap your cue?
His prices on REAL leather wraps are out of this world..
http://forums.azbilliards.com/showthread.php?t=38069
His prices on REAL leather wraps are out of this world..
http://forums.azbilliards.com/showthread.php?t=38069
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