Cue Protection - what is "enough"
- Thread starter JB Cases
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well one thing for sure . . .
John,
If you didn't learn anything else from this thread, you learned we want to be able to get into the bottom of our cases! I really like the idea of opening one top to bottom to let it dry out. One reason I don't like linen wraps or wraps period is the moisture they hold. Down here almost in the tropics the humidity is ridiculous and although almost every hall is air conditioned few can keep up with the heat and humidity of midsummer.
Hu
John,
If you didn't learn anything else from this thread, you learned we want to be able to get into the bottom of our cases! I really like the idea of opening one top to bottom to let it dry out. One reason I don't like linen wraps or wraps period is the moisture they hold. Down here almost in the tropics the humidity is ridiculous and although almost every hall is air conditioned few can keep up with the heat and humidity of midsummer.
Hu
ShootingArts said:
Got it! I have already started thinking again of how to do this in an easy way.
The only thing that concerns me is the durability of the bottom. I know that pool players like to drop their cases and drag them instead of setting them down and actually carrying them. On early Instrokes the bottom was too weak to withstand this treatment. (my fault for building to how I use the case - newbie designer mistake).
So my question is how removable does it need to be? The whole bottom comes off or do you just want a door that can be opened? With my laser I can fashion any kind of compartment or door.
Meezer Girl said:
I am pretty sure I could. I have been pondering the wheels question for a while. You probably saw the Sterling Wheeled cases online. You were right in your assessment of the quality compared to your Instroke. The Sterling ones are good and getting better now, but they aren't the same quality.
What I have in mind is an accessory that attaches to the case so it's there when you want it only.
Most people don't know this but one of my first ten cases had wheels on it. It was a 3x6 I built for myself. I went busted and lost it gambling one night. :-(
I guess I should have pursued the wheels idea more 17 years ago - we could have ahd remote controlled cases that follow you around by now. Thanks for bringing up this issue.
Another thing to "reduce" weight is to get comfortable should straps with ergonomic pads. These will distribute the weight better and all the case to sit comfortably on your shoulder.
On our new "Wave" cases I have included two backpack style straps with wide and long padded sections. I have been testing the 3x6 fully packed for a couple weeks, walking around the city, going to various poolrooms and even going shopping with it strapped to my back. It's still heavy when full but very comfortable and tolerable.
Would like it to come free
Ideally I would like to be able to clean the bottom of the case too but that isn't needed very often maybe a door that opens or any kind of vent for easy flow through ventilation and a bottom that is considerably more involved to remove but is possible to remove every month or three for cleaning.
About straps, you might take a hard look at some of the suspension rifle straps and slings. They have the wide padded piece over the shoulder to spread force but they also have some give in the strap which makes carrying a heavy rifle much more comfortable by all reports. Few rifles weigh much over 15 pounds scope and all but few cue cases are carried up and down mountains and over rough terrain for miles.
Just a few thoughts.
Hu
Ideally I would like to be able to clean the bottom of the case too but that isn't needed very often maybe a door that opens or any kind of vent for easy flow through ventilation and a bottom that is considerably more involved to remove but is possible to remove every month or three for cleaning.
About straps, you might take a hard look at some of the suspension rifle straps and slings. They have the wide padded piece over the shoulder to spread force but they also have some give in the strap which makes carrying a heavy rifle much more comfortable by all reports. Few rifles weigh much over 15 pounds scope and all but few cue cases are carried up and down mountains and over rough terrain for miles.
Just a few thoughts.
Hu
JB Cases said:
bottom closure
Could you use the same type of closure at the bottom that is used on the top - with 1, maybe 2, heavy duty snaps instead of the latch that is used on the top. The snaps would then be "flush" with the case so they would not be damaged or knocked off (the bottom definitely gets more abuse than the top).
Than, like the top, the bottom could just be flipped all the way open anytime you want. I suppose that would present some design difficulties for the wheels ?? I do like the idea of removable wheels though.
I guess I will just wait on buying a new case to see what you come up with !!!
Keep us informed.
Thanks,
Fran
Could you use the same type of closure at the bottom that is used on the top - with 1, maybe 2, heavy duty snaps instead of the latch that is used on the top. The snaps would then be "flush" with the case so they would not be damaged or knocked off (the bottom definitely gets more abuse than the top).
Than, like the top, the bottom could just be flipped all the way open anytime you want. I suppose that would present some design difficulties for the wheels ?? I do like the idea of removable wheels though.
I guess I will just wait on buying a new case to see what you come up with !!!
Keep us informed.
Thanks,
Fran
I like the tapered tubes so the cues are not rattling around inside of the case. I do not like cases where the cues go bumper first. As a cue maker*, it irritates me to see a player with his cues, fully assembled, walking around. One quick turn and the cue can and will snap right below the butt collars. 
*As a cue repairman, I love it.
*As a cue repairman, I love it.
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