Homemade leather and wood case

Chuck

Thanks for the help with the photos!!
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Perry Weston cue

I bought the Perry Weston in 1990 from Billiards and Bagels - Jim Oswald. It actually was delivered to the store and unboxed in front of me along with another one that was Snakewood but the same pattern. I wanted the Snakewood cue but could not negotiate an agreement on price with Jim. I bought this one which is 60 inches and came with one shaft. I have recently had a Hybrid Slim shaft made to fit it and play with it. The original shaft still has its original tip as I played alot initially but then did not play for about 20 years. The cue is like new condition with not dings or issues and rolls straight together and apart. Its my main playing cue and I will not sell it. I am in transition from playing Hockey(at age 61 my hockey days are numbered) back to playing pool. I think I can play pool for many years so long as my eyes and joints allow. I don't see very well after 2 eye surgeries but play an average game and have fun. Since I play in the retirement communities that I live in I am competitive with other guys in similar physical condition. If my eyes get to bad to play or my arthritis distroys my hands then I will be selling it.
Thanks for the interest!!
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Case construction details

The case is 35" long, 5.25 wide, and 2.375 thick. Its made from 1/2" 7 ply applewood plywood for the frame overlaid with 1/4 thick tiger maple, cocobola, and ebony to match the cue. The overlay veneer was sanded down about 1/16th inch after the inlaying was completed and the epoxy dried. Inside the top has a 1/2" thick foam pad covered in maroon velvet. The bottom is 1/2" applewood plywood inletted using a gunbarrel inletting tool so that the grooves match the taper of the cue and shafts exactly. The bottom half is also covered with maroon velvet. the storage compartment is about 2" by 3.25". I used a hand rubbed oil finish on it and wish I had used automotive clear coat so that the yellowing of the maple and darkening of the cocobola did not happen but whats done is done. At the time I liked hand rubbed oil. I may add a few coats of finish to it now as the 20 years has seen the finish dry our and age. The leather cover I stitched from Latigo in a maroon color. The big regret I have on the leather cover is that I should have made the handle better as its weak where it joins to the body.
Hope this helps you if you are considering making one for yourself.
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