Rewrap on a Searing cue.

[SSDiver2112]

I am doing a re-wrap on a Dennis Searing cue. I have a question on what’s underneath. At first I thought it was masking tape but it is too thin and isn’t sticky. It peeled off easily. It almost felt greasy under the jagged cut paper. It might be wax paper and it is wax not grease??

Any one know the purpose? Is it just to build up the channel to make the wrap flush?
Scott

 

[GBCues]

I would suggest contacting Dennis Searing and asking him.

 

[Jimmy_Betmore]

Full disclosure, I am not a cue maker. But I wouldn't be surprised if it was something along the lines of golf grip tape. It's my understanding that Dennis has a love for golf and I could see him using this solvent activated "tape." But, yeah. If you can get a hold of him, Dennis is obviously the best person to answer your question.

 

[bbb]

i am not a cuemaker but i would like to know if you ever get a hold of him....
and the answer ....

 

[SSDiver2112]

I got an answer back from Dennis. It was what I was thinking. He said the original wrap was thicker and the tape raised the groove for the wrap to be flush. The jagged cuts softened the rise.

 

[Chopdoc]

Simple solution to a simple problem. Easier than building up with veneer then sanding down. As long as it's not noticeable it won't make any difference.

Are you going to replicate it or do something else? I guess it depends on the wrap material you are using.

 

[SSDiver2112]

Simple solution to a simple problem. Easier than building up with veneer then sanding down. As long as it's not noticeable it won't make any difference.

Are you going to replicate it or do something else? I guess it depends on the wrap material you are using.

I ended up replicating it. Forgot to take a picture of it before I wrapped it though.