Second attempt at a cue (case)

Rangercap

Rangercap

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Well, seeing all the cues out there, and all the cue makers, and not having a huge basement to do woodworking, I decided to dive into the world of leather cases. I haven't seen too many posts of anyone trying to build there own cases. What do you think? I have been working on the plans for about a 9 months now (off an on), working on autocad drawings, templates and jigs. Trial and error finally some results....
 

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Look like a Faux Jack justis with Zipper & Closure on the OPPOSITE SIDE Jack does

Nice Case. Does it have TUBES...
 
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I'm impressed, if this is only your second attempt i will love to see the next couple of cases.
 
I figured someone would mention Jack Justis. Yeah, I really like his style. I also like Steve Price's cases. They are very clean looking. Both are similar in structure. But, I tried not to copy anyone. I did utilize basic functional ideas, but there are only a few ways to do certain things i.e. pockets, are pretty much the same on most cases. I prefer my case to be carried on the left shoulder, so I made it that way. Zippers? I like brass.

The one posted is formed with 7/8 oz leather, high density foam, and sewn billiard fabric sleeves. It is a 2b4s. I looked at tubes, but they add a ton of weight. I'll probably get away from rivetting so much, and lean more toward hand stitching some more of the details.

Thanks for the compliments.

Brian
 
You did a good job considering that is your second attempt. I will say personally i dont like all the metal on the outside of the case. I think it is way to easy to scratch a cue or damage it. I look forward to seeing your future work. Good luck!
 
Rangercap said:
I figured someone would mention Jack Justis. Yeah, I really like his style. I also like Steve Price's cases. They are very clean looking. Both are similar in structure. But, I tried not to copy anyone. I did utilize basic functional ideas, but there are only a few ways to do certain things i.e. pockets, are pretty much the same on most cases. I prefer my case to be carried on the left shoulder, so I made it that way. Zippers? I like brass.

The one posted is formed with 7/8 oz leather, high density foam, and sewn billiard fabric sleeves. It is a 2b4s. I looked at tubes, but they add a ton of weight. I'll probably get away from rivetting so much, and lean more toward hand stitching some more of the details.

Thanks for the compliments.

Brian
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Never seen a "Steve Price's Case", but as far as the rivetting it is a good process, and should last longer than stiching IMO....:rolleyes:
 
Trust me, there were a lot of mistakes made before I touched a piece of leather!

Brian
 
Tubes?

I was looking at them golfing bag tubes yesterday and it gave me an idea for a light weight solution for ya..... :rolleyes:
 
Rangercap said:
Well, seeing all the cues out there, and all the cue makers, and not having a huge basement to do woodworking, I decided to dive into the world of leather cases. I haven't seen too many posts of anyone trying to build there own cases. What do you think? I have been working on the plans for about a 9 months now (off an on), working on autocad drawings, templates and jigs. Trial and error finally some results....
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Can I ask why you decided to make the zippers go that direction??

Jim
 
I attached the pockets using a machine and upholstery thread. I really don't like the way they came out, so I plan on hand stitching them in the future. The machine is nice, and I got it for $100, works like a champ, but the throat depth is not big enough to sew a 16" pocket.
 
Musashi said:
Nice looking case. How about a plain black 2x4 with no pockets?
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The one I posted a finished about 2 months ago. I did do one out of chrome tanned leather, no tooling, a black 2b4s with one pocket. This one is mine. (I actually mind-farted and sewed the pocket on backwards!) Here is a pic.
 

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FastEd said:
And how did you got the patterns into the leather ?? Also with a machine ??
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The patterns took a while, lots of cardboard cut-outs, and plenty of reworking my autocad files. I have all the measurements in CAD, but I transfer them by hand with patterns and cut or punch everything with handtools. Here is another one I am working on.
 

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PoolSleuth said:
Think you are well on the way to making Great Case, if you can do Custom Sizes, Pockets, and Lengths...
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Custom won't be too hard. Mostly it's tweeking one measurement here or there. I am trying to get a 1b2s together for a friend, and I have a 3b6s in the works, too. A local guy wanted a 4b8s(!) but that gonna be a lot of cow for that one. The nice thing about autocad is I have the ability to tweek measurements, make a model on screen, and see if it will work. Aside from that, I don't use any other tools besides hand tools. Although, I do use a dremel tool with a router attachement and a jig I made to cut the rivet holes. I tried doing that be hand, and it was a nightmare. The rivets really weren't straight, but if you had a few bourbons in ya, they were perfect ;)

Brian
 
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