Sealer on Irish linen
Phil
of a cue. Does anybody know what I would use to do that? I'd like to
seal it so that the wrap doesn't absorb moisture; instead I could just
wipe it frequently and it would instantly return to a dry grip.
(I'm the same guy who a month or so ago asked about those rubber
sleeves that slip over the butt. Well, I bought a couple from
Meuller's and it was impossible for me to slide them on. The were
extremely tight, and thin, and they ripped well before they could be
stretched and worked into position.)
Thanks for any suggestions you can give me.
Phil
Raveloman
>I've heard of people putting some kind of sealer over the Irish linen
>of a cue.
>Does anybody know what I would use to do that? I'd like to
>seal it so that the wrap doesn't absorb moisture; instead I could just
>wipe it frequently and it would instantly return to a dry grip.
>
The only real solution would be to have the entire butt refinished leaving the
linen wrap under the clearcoat a la Meucci.
A better imo alternative would be have the linen removed and have a smooth
leather "Stack Wrap" installed.
>I bought a couple from
>Meuller's and it was impossible for me to slide them on. The were
>extremely tight, and thin, and they ripped well before they could be
>stretched and worked into position.)
>Thanks for any suggestions you can give me.
Yes, KY Jelly and patience, in equal measure. :)
Jerry R.
Dan White
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> I've heard of people putting some kind of sealer over the Irish linen
> of a cue. Does anybody know what I would use to do that? I'd like to
> seal it so that the wrap doesn't absorb moisture;
Are you playing underwater, or just in Louisiana? Why the big deal over a
little moisture. You should use your other hand for the cold one, or wrap
the bottle with a paper napkin. :)
dwhite
dalecue
Phil wrote in message ...
>I've heard of people putting some kind of sealer over the Irish linen
>of a cue. Does anybody know what I would use to do that? I'd like to
>seal it so that the wrap doesn't absorb moisture; instead I could just
>wipe it frequently and it would instantly return to a dry grip.
>
>(I'm the same guy who a month or so ago asked about those rubber
>sleeves that slip over the butt. Well, I bought a couple from
>Meuller's and it was impossible for me to slide them on.
that is why they are known as "condum" wraps
to insert...er install:
1. put the shaft on your cue
2. slip sleeve over the tip end and slide down till it stops
<this should be when the bottom of the sleve is about two
inches below the joint>
3. put your fingers on the top of the sleeve and slide your hand
downward - the sleve will 'roll up' into a sort of rubber doughnut
4. roll the doughnut down the butt til it is past the bottom of the wrap
5. put your fingers under the doughnut and slide upward
the sleve will now unroll upward over the wrap and fit
tighter than a surgical glove
6. to remove - reverse the process
Carom players never leave home without one
Did you REALLY buy these things without ever having seen someone put one
on???
as to the sealed Irish linen - take it to a cue guy
and tell him you want it filled pressed and sealed
should be a 5 - 10 minuet job
based on your post - I doubt you would like stacked leather
HTH
Dale
Phil
had another sleeve that I didn't tear up).
Dan, Louisiana is close; I'm in Texas.
Which reminds me, why don't some of you guys (and gals) come down to
Austin in August and play in the Texas Nine Ball open (
www.texas9ball.com ). We usually get a handful of pros and a lot of
good amateurs in the field. Jeremy Jones won it last year. There is a
women's division as well (Vivian V. dominates the women's side when
she enters).
Thanks for tips.
Phil
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Play4aBuck
good. The wrap on both cues is black with white specs. When applying and
removing the wax turn the cue in your hand instead of wiping up and down.
You may not want to do this if you have a light colored wrap since the
polish may tint your wrap.
Cheers,
Jim
Phil wrote in message ...
Frank G
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:|:I used Neutral shoe polish on two of my new sticks and it seems to work
:|:good.
:|:
Why on earth would you do this?
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Todd L
> of a cue. Does anybody know what I would use to do that? I'd like to
> seal it so that the wrap doesn't absorb moisture; instead I could just
> wipe it frequently and it would instantly return to a dry grip.
You can apply a few coats of the ultra thin super glue over the linen. Just
put a few drops at a time on a napkin or paper towel and run it across the
linen as it spinning on a lathe. Do 2 or 3 coats.I wouldn't try it without a
lathe. It not only seals it, but gives it a nice glossy look as well.
Todd L <--- have done it and it works