Wrapless cues

[TheBook]

Is it is harder to make a wrap less cue or one with a wrap?

What wrap is the most difficult to install, linen, leather, exotic skins, or cork?

 

[rhncue]

Is it is harder to make a wrap less cue or one with a wrap?

What wrap is the most difficult to install, linen, leather, exotic skins, or cork?

Not in my opinion. It costs more for a non-wrap as a much more expensive piece of wood must be used in the handle area. If a cue-maker is not properly set up or lacks room for a designated spray booth area, it might be more difficult putting on a finish as it would be difficult moving the cue while finish dries.

I would say installing exotic skins is the most difficult as some, such as snake skin is pretty fragile and may need to be doubled up.

Dick

 

[masonh]

in my opinion it is easier to do a wrapless cue.it will cost a little more or depending on the wood you use alot more.a 4 sided figure piece of Snakewood handle for example can run close to $200.for the most part though i would say the handle wood is going to be less than $50 for a nice piece.you could also use a $10 piece of Curly Maple.

 

[fall]

i heard somewhere that if a cue has a leather wrap that it can no longer be removed and be made into a wrapless cue, is this true? is it the same with linen wraps?

 

[JBCustomCues]

i heard somewhere that if a cue has a leather wrap that it can no longer be removed and be made into a wrapless cue, is this true? is it the same with linen wraps?

Well thats kind of an odd statment but if you like the look of handle wood I guess that you could build up an epoxy in the wrap groove and then you would have a wrapless cue.. Would I recomend this NO.. But could it be done yes..

 

[Varney Cues]

i heard somewhere that if a cue has a leather wrap that it can no longer be removed and be made into a wrapless cue, is this true? is it the same with linen wraps?

Of course...with leather or linen the handle area needs to be cut down so the wrap is flush.

 

[TheBook]

Not in my opinion. It costs more for a non-wrap as a much more expensive piece of wood must be used in the handle area. If a cue-maker is not properly set up or lacks room for a designated spray booth area, it might be more difficult putting on a finish as it would be difficult moving the cue while finish dries.


Dick

That is the my opinion also and why I asked. Years ago vinyl tops were popular on cars. The option made money for the automakers because it didn't required as much finishing as a painted top and created more revenue.

 

[Cuemaster98]

If you're going to go wrapless, I would suggest getting a full splice cue! A lot easier for builder to build a full splice wrapless than having to build a handle. Also, if you want exotic wood on the handle that not a problem with full splice as you can cut the full splice wood into a dowel to slide the handle wood and butt sleeve on it along with any special ring work. Sectional cues are beautiful and can also be done with full splice cue. The based wood will generally be the core thus providing you with pure energy feedback.

Regards,

 

[Tommyd1]

Thanks

Very informative post!!

Thanks Ed

Missed ya at the last Tournament


Tommyd1