On a older new Cue , what would you use on the irish linen wrap to bring it back

[PoolFan101]

Hello ,

On a cue that is about 20 years old but new and never shot with , The Irish linen wrap is dried out to a degree along with the rubber bumper. What should he use on the wrap to slick it down and make it more slicker felling . It feels dry and sort of rough , Is there a wax that will work or is there a method to making these look new again. I have also heard of having them pressed , But wanted to see if there was anything that can be done to bring it back . I believe I read on here that someone used wax paper on one . but cannot find that thread , Thanks

 

[HawaiianEye]

Hello ,

On a cue that is about 20 years old but new and never shot with , The Irish linen wrap is dried out to a degree along with the rubber bumper. What should he use on the wrap to slick it down and make it more slicker felling . It feels dry and sort of rough , Is there a wax that will work or is there a method to making these look new again. I have also heard of having them pressed , But wanted to see if there was anything that can be done to bring it back . I believe I read on here that someone used wax paper on one . but cannot find that thread , Thanks

I thought you told me you had a cue guy who knew everything and worked on cues.

What does he say?

 

[mikemosconi]

Wax paper will not help with this wrap issue. The easiest solution is just to send it to Muellers ( online) for a new linen wrap for less than $50. If you know a cue maker he can look at it and see it can be cleaned and pressed back down- but if none is available- send to Muellers, or Proficient Billiards, or some other online listed cue repair place for a new wrap, but those two I mentioned I am most familiar with for a basic wrap job- other than using a cue maker local to you. They can replace the rubber bumper for you too.

 

[HNTFSH]

wax paper will not help with this wrap issue. The easiest solution is just to send it to muellers ( online) for a new linen wrap for less than $50. If you know a cue maker he can look at it and see it can be cleaned and pressed back down- but if none is available- send to muellers, or proficient billiards, or some other online listed cue repair place for a new wrap, but those two i mentioned i am most familiar with for a basic wrap job- other than using a cue maker local to you. They can replace the rubber bumper for you too.

^^^^^^^^^^^ x2

 

[jimmyco]

I have used bow string wax and burnished with a sheet of printer/copy paper with great results.

But never on a cue so neglected the bumper needed replacing on a never played cue just twenty years old.

You could have bigger issues than the wrap and bumper.

 

[garczar]

I have used bow string wax and burnished with a sheet of printer/copy paper with great results.

But never on a cue so neglected the bumper needed replacing on a never played cue just twenty years old.

You could have bigger issues than the wrap and bumper.

Ditto this. Bow-string wax works great. I got mine at AcademySports. Any hunting/archery store will have it.

 

[mikemosconi]

What happens, even with a basically unused, but older linen wrap when it dries out is that sometimes you can actually feel the treads start to raise and fray- I think this is what is being described as "dried out" by the OP. When that happens, my experience has been that waxes cannot keep the threads in place any longer to the degree that you will still not feel that fraying over time. Bow string wax works well on relatively intact linen wraps - I do doubt however, that it will be a permanent solution to this OP wrap issue.
You can try it of course as a first response to the issue- no harm done except the cost of the wax. Let us know what you decide and how it works out. However, the guaranteed solution is to have the wrap replaced- it should not be expensive solution via Muellers and perhaps some other cue repair firms.

 

[Bavafongoul]

It sounds like the wrap might need replacing but I would have to see it in my hands to say for sure.
You might try this.......dampen the wrap, towel dry and start to burnish the wrap using a thick, round
glass object, such as a beer mug. You lay the butt on a flat surface with a towel underneath. Start by
using short, brisk strokes rubbing the wrap vertically. Press very hard and rotate the wrap as you do
this. Gradually lengthen the strokes all the time pressing very firmly and do it fast, as quick as you can
move your hand......hard and fast burnishing helps restore a linen wrap. My favorite wrap is Cortland
which is on several of my cues. My ‘85 Runde Schon still has its original wrap that looks as good as
new and is smooth without fraying from being burnished like I’ve explained. Bob Runde showed me
this tip after he built my cue. It has served me well over the years and I pass this along for others to use.

 

[PoolFan101]

I thought you told me you had a cue guy who knew everything and worked on cues.

What does he say?

I do , He does a Faboulous Job . But with the current state we are in he is closed . In our area all non essential Business closed until further notice. Trying to slow down the virus spread. He would press it and use what he uses on it and they feel fantastic. I thought there was something I could do myself. Thanks

 

[HNTFSH]

I do , He does a Faboulous Job . But with the current state we are in he is closed . In our area all non essential Business closed until further notice. Trying to slow down the virus spread. He would press it and use what he uses on it and they feel fantastic. I thought there was something I could do myself. Thanks

So he's done this before for you? Same issue? I'd think mail would be safe and appropriate despite State COVID requirements. Is that not right?

 

[trinacria]

ask deanoc, he can hook you up with some original irish linen from Ireland imported by burton spain to supply balabushka, Tad, scuggs and ginacue. it also has magical properties that were only revealed to tom cruise and his scientology church.

 

[TATE]

Hello ,

On a cue that is about 20 years old but new and never shot with , The Irish linen wrap is dried out to a degree along with the rubber bumper. What should he use on the wrap to slick it down and make it more slicker felling . It feels dry and sort of rough , Is there a wax that will work or is there a method to making these look new again. I have also heard of having them pressed , But wanted to see if there was anything that can be done to bring it back . I believe I read on here that someone used wax paper on one . but cannot find that thread , Thanks

Without having something to turn it with, it's tough to restore a wrap. For a smoother feeling, tape off the forearm and buttsleeve then sand it lightly with 400 dry and 600 dry, going in the circular direction of the thread, carefully avoiding the cue's finish. It should be smooth in no tiem, then seal it with wax paper hold it tight and rub it quickly until it becomes hot. If wax isn't available, parchment paper works too.

Let me know how that does. I think it will be fine. By the way, I believe the cue has been exposed to moisture and heat.

 

[PoolFan101]

Thanks Tate , I will give it a go tomorrow and see what happens, It doesn't seem to have exposed to anything but who knows . Thanks for all your guy's help . Happy Easter !

 

[TATE]

Thanks Tate , I will give it a go tomorrow and see what happens, It doesn't seem to have exposed to anything but who knows . Thanks for all your guy's help . Happy Easter !

Let me know how it comes out. I've restored numerous wraps but I have a bit for turning the butt, which makes it a lot easier. It's worth a shot and you can always get a new wrap.