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Old Oct-22-2009, 06:45 PM   #1
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Wrapping pliers

hey guys i just wrapped a pair of pliers for my dad and they look alright but i want to do something different with them for a present if someone could help me out i know there are some cool ways to wrap them thanks guys!!
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Old Oct-22-2009, 07:44 PM   #2
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Need Help Please Wrapping pliers

Want then to look like either of these?

Shoot me a PM and I will see if I can assist.
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Old Oct-22-2009, 09:11 PM   #3
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Is there a TUTORIAL on how to wrap like this?
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Bobby,

They are actually tiny turks heads on the blue ones that I put on first with a long tag end (about 3 feet) to wrap the handles. They are sealed in place with Zap a Gap. I had not coated these when I took the pickture.

The red, white and blue were wrapped by a good friend Earl McVicar and have the turks head put on after the handle is done. The black inlays are done just like you would for a guide wrap.
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