You're the one talking about cancelling your order....just sayin
JB Case too deep
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You're the one talking about cancelling your order....just sayin
You could always buy an Acme case as a back up. :wink:
Hope you're doin good :thumbup:
The interiors come out so it may take some time but they will come out easily
Glad that you found a solution that satisfies you. I would have suggested cork cut at the desired length and at a diameter that could be easily inserted or removed. But, I do wonder why a premier case - I never owned a JB- would not be constructed to accommodate 58 inch cues with JPS that could be removed without having to add spacers. I would think this should be standard, and if someone had a longer cue, the hollow in the case lid would accommodate the extra length. I will not buy one of these JB cases if I have to RIG it to accommodate standard 58inch cue with JPs- is this the issue with all JB cases?
JC
Coos Cues
There are many cheap cases that will allow your cues to bang around inside. JB is not one of them.
Chuck's sarcasm was spot on.
You're wrong. I LOVE these JB cases.
I have another 2/3 and have sold a 2x4/3x5, (only because I no longer carry 3 cues with me).
I also have a 1x2 GTF.
These cases are the absolute best out there. My only problem was I couldn't get the interior out of this one until I fiddled with it a few minutes. I didn't try hard before.
Also, I'm pretty sure I could've ordered it shorter.
Bottom line is these are the best, DO NOT cancel your order then go buy some junk with zero protection.
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Seems like an opportunity for a product to me. How about expandable joint protectors? They would have two pieces for each end of the joint, the part that attaches to the cue and the part that is on the "end" of the joint protector (for a logo, photo, whatever). In between you could put any number of extensions (each 1/2" or so). That way you could make any cue fit any length case, as long as the cue isn't too long with the joint protector and no extensions installed. No modifications to the case necessary, nothing to add to or remove when you put a different-length cue in the case, just put the right joint protector on it!
I haven't done exhaustive research but I don't believe such a product exists.
I haven't done exhaustive research but I don't believe such a product exists.
tell me how it would damage the cue regardless of banging around? than find someone who had a cue damaged by any case unless the case was itself damaged. the fuch do you people do with these cases, play baseball with them? most who play at home don't even leave the house, and the ones that play at halls go from their door to car, car to poolhall. where in that time span do you need an armored truck for a case? noone can seem to answer that except people who own a JB case, and I owned one, even had it custom made, didn't like it. theyre built well, workmanship isn't the problem, its just too much padding, too deep pockets, had cues get stuck and a pain in the ass to get out, now if you need to add materials inside to make it reachable and and get your cue out, seems like some backwards thinking to me. a lot of people had the same complaint as me, a little less padding and the ability to get your fingers to grip your cue to be able to come out would be a nice little solution. and ide love to see the long term effect on a cues finish from rubbing it so hard putting it in and out.
Iv had some nice cases and cheap cases, some you can lightly shake and your stuff will be slamming all around in the case, lack of pading, pading not going high enough, etc. It's definitely possible.
I don't have any Gucci brand cases and in fact. I usually travel with a soft case.
I also fail to see how a cue flopping around a padded cylinder like in a cue case can get damaged.
But with respect to the tube being too long issue, I'd think it likely the result of 31" shafts. Case is ready for them, no?
I also fail to see how a cue flopping around a padded cylinder like in a cue case can get damaged.
But with respect to the tube being too long issue, I'd think it likely the result of 31" shafts. Case is ready for them, no?
What type of backer rod is that? I know there are several different types
BTW, JB Case themselves sell a solution.
https://jbcases.com/accessories-repairs/spacers.html
It is essentially a stocking with a little pouch to hold a piece of PVC tubing. JB even has some videos of how to use them, you essentially tamp them down with a butt and then push the overlapping end into an adjacent slot using a shaft. My JB Case is exceptionally deep, and I have had mixed success with these spacers as the seem to be designed mostly for a fully loaded case.
One thing I always loved about the Instroke cases were the partial tubes which made it easily the best case for simplicity of getting cue parts in and out
Well, I've owned one for a few years and haven't seen any damage caused by the case. I've heard this complaint before but have seen 0 evidence of it from any user.
Thank you. I called them again, once again a good experience, no problem. Your pic very much appreciated.
My misunderstanding. I appreciate you relating your good experience with their cases. I talked with them before reading this and they set my mind at ease. Your explanation and the other fellows picture were what I was looking for and had requested in my post. My pool experiences are now at the clubhouse and no longer at Hard Times where I am sure I would have had the opportunity to see a case in person. Once again thanks for your input and I am looking forward to receiving my case.
The backer rod from Home Depot is a soft, flexible material used for expansion joints. It is very inexpensive and works great for this purpose. Again, a 30” shaft or a 29” shaft with joint protectors will sit just fine. I don’t use joint protectors, so my 29” shaft sits a a little low, and I insert a couple 1” pieces of this soft material. Not a big deal - love my JB case!
It’s the cutouts to these cases
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That's a freaking case!
I have a JB case, and what I do is I use a small vice grip and attach it to the end of my cue Then, I slide my cue into the case, then I press down on the vice grip until it is at a 90 angle to my cue. Then I close the lid, and I zip it shut. When I want to remove my cue, I unzip the lid, rotate the vice grips so that they are parallel to the cue, then I use the vice grips as a handle to remove my cue from the case. Works great!
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