Originally Posted by
Zinger
I read where a guy wrapped hockey tape under cotton bar tape for padding the other day. Haven't tried it yet but might on a new build this winter. Might shellac it too if I can get the color right.
Heck some people, just used hockey tape, it's not just in white anymore, there are a whole rainbow of colours, has a bonus, when it starts looking ragged, just add another layer
When it gets too thick, strip it back to the bare bars and start over.