Hey gang. I'm about to attempt my first butt wrap as is described in Tom Kirkmans book. The question is - he mentions using white NCP thread as "an alignment and center measurement tool". Is there a reason that I can't use regular white thread?

Also, I've laid down an underwrap for the 8 inches that I want covered and CP'd it. Should I expect any problems with tape residue when I remove the tape?

Robert

You can use whatever type of thread that you can get a good mark on.

Myself, I put a tiny scratch in the finish where I want my thread to be. If you only scratch the finish it will not hurt the blank. It will not be seen, as the thread will cover it. Even if the thread does not hide the mark, your epoxy will fill it in and never be seen.

If have tape residue left on the blank denatured alc.. will remove it.
I do not CP the blank. I use the CP after I'm done wrapping.

Hope this helps.

Thank you coloman but, they say a pic is worth a $1000.
Here's what I've got...

The underwrap is the CP'd gunmetal that you see. I'll wrap over it in Royal Blue met and Steel Blue met. Now that you've mentioned wrapping over a scratch - what if I were to use a fine point sharpie to mark my cross points? I don't imagine that it would bleed through metallic thread.

That would work. I used to use a Shapie. I changed to a scratch after losing a few marks on the blank. LOL

Is there any concern about tape residue? I'm thinking that the end wraps will probably cover the taped area. Contamination probs? Clean with DNA? Don't worry about it?
It's only my 3rd but, it's my 'baby' if you know what I mean. I will be using Flex Coat Lite.
I have Billy V's book on order at my local shop and have read over and over the stuff here and at MH.
Somebody push me ...

If you get all of the residue off with the DNA there will be no problems with your finish.