Question about fishing line for wrap

[Buster8001]

Question for the cue builders:

Take a look at the attached picture. It appears to resemble dacron, but in a light blue spot. My question is, how is dacron as a wrap? I really, really like that light blue, but have no idea how, or if it could work.

Thoughts?

 

[ideologist]

Does not glue well

 

[Ssonerai]

Does not glue well

Stits Poly-Tak?
Could be messy, and it is pink, though.

Also, Dacron can be heat shrunk. Dunno if that is a good or bad option for cues. Needs controlled process to avoid a mess. (to avoid over tightening or random variable tension)

smt

 

[ideologist]

Here's some vintage blue speck if you want linen that glues up well

 

[PDX]

Random useless fact.

Green speck cortland was for salt water fishing, while blue was used for freshwater.

 

[Kim Bye]

Here's some vintage blue speck if you want linen that glues up well

Beautifull stuff you have there, I'm a little envious :wink:

 

[Bob Farr]

Here's some vintage blue speck if you want linen that glues up well

That stuff looks really good on a cue. I have had a few built with that wrap and it is very classy. It's color is called beige with light blue speck and you can buy enough for one cue if you want from Prathers.
https://prathercue.com/collections/cue-parts/irish-linen-per-cue
They also have a white with light blue speck.

 

[jimmyco]

What glue is recommended for linen wrap?

 

[GBCues]

Elmers glue stick

 

[jimmyco]

Elmers glue stick

Would have never guessed.

Thank you.



BTW, I see you are in Colorado. Do you do repairs, rewraps, tips, etc.?

 

[WilleeCue]

What glue is recommended for linen wrap?

I prefer the common Elmers white glue rather than the stick glue.

It applies to the cue thick but you can use a bit of water to get it to penetrate into the linen and that will hold the wrap nice and tight for a very long time.

 

[James Sarenich]

tip

Very nice cue. Is that a Champion tip?

 

[James Sarenich]

I should have said cues. I cant make out the marking on the butt off the top cue. Who made that one?

 

[Mcues]

Probably JW Joss West

Mario

 

[Buster8001]

I should have said cues. I cant make out the marking on the butt off the top cue. Who made that one?

If you're talking about Bob Farr's post, that's a Kenny Murrell cue.