Refinishing a cue and now the linen wrap seems deeper, help

[Michael Webb]

I would never double wrap linen. Has anyone actually done that? Did you tell the customer?

I have, twice I believe, used epoxy to build up the wrap surface to the diameter it should have been cut to and then wrapped it, and it worked out fine.

Double wrapping just seems like jury rigging to me, Neither wrap was the problem, so fix the problem.

Not me but I've heard quite a few guys remove the rubber wraps on cues, wrap them with linen then stack leather on top of that.
I have no experience or opinion on it.

 

[Renegade_56]

Not me but I've heard quite a few guys remove the rubber wraps on cues, wrap them with linen then stack leather on top of that.
I have no experience or opinion on it.

Yea, I dunno, just doesn't seem to me like you could ever get a nice square press on it without a solid handle base.

I don't think I would try the leather over linen either.

 

[Quesports]

Not a cue maker so delete if warranted...

If a double wrap is applied it would be a good idea to seal the first wrap then apply the the second wrap in the opposite direction. That way the threads cross over each other and lock the first wrap in place.

Heavy duty bluefin tuna rods have been made with triple wraps. The first wrap is there to strengthen and protect the blank.

 

[Renegade_56]

Not a cue maker so delete if warranted...

If a double wrap is applied it would be a good idea to seal the first wrap then apply the the second wrap in the opposite direction. That way the threads cross over each other and lock the first wrap in place.

Heavy duty bluefin tuna rods have been made with triple wraps. The first wrap is there to strengthen and protect the blank.

I just don't see how you can get a good press on the wrap without a solid surface to press against. I've seen cues wrapped with linen that were not pressed, they just look unfinished to me.

 

[scdiveteam]

Cut pieces of newspaper about 2" wide. Wrap it around at the step of the groove. Glue it it with tight bond. If you have to build it up in layers that's OK.

Let cure over night. If it gets a little high you can can scrape it with a razor bade to your exact hight. Remember to let it completely cure and dry if you have to scrape it down.

FYI, next time just put your adhesion coat and clear right over the step when you finish. This way you can cut a new step groove the the exact dimension.

Good luck and take your time. Wrap grooves is a skill set that takes a lot of experience. Everyone has to do this trial and error. So if you screw it up and have to start over, it is part of the learning curve.