I just built this case for a customer. It's nothing fancy, but I wouldn't mind a few opinions.
Custom Wall Mount Cue Case
- Thread starter Webbs Billiards
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It's going in a dimly lit bar, where all the fixtures and tables are stained dark. The interior is left unstained to make the cues stand out.
There is room, but we want to see how it looks without additional lights first.
Very nice work. If this is a display case for collectibles, I have one suggestion perhaps for your next one. That would be to stagger the back row a bit so the cues in back aren't directly behind the ones in the front row, and would show better. A mirrored rear wall might be good for that too.
This one is a sell case for new cues, with the shafts behind the butts. Thanks for the compliment. I'll be starting on another one soon for an AZer.
Nice item and indicative of a talent I wish I had more of...
Suggestions:
burl or beautifully figured wood for the interior. If not, line the inside with cloth or mirror.
Will also make a good display for a show, perhaps a stand to display it vertically would be a good modification for your own use at a show or to expand buyer interest to include dealers.
Suggestions:
burl or beautifully figured wood for the interior. If not, line the inside with cloth or mirror.
Will also make a good display for a show, perhaps a stand to display it vertically would be a good modification for your own use at a show or to expand buyer interest to include dealers.
Minwax Walnut stain.
If anyone is interested in having a custom built display case made, PM me.
This case went into a very popular bar/pool hall, so it has 1/4 plexi, and hidden hinges, and the lock has tamper-proof screws.
You do very nice work, thank you for showing it.
I want a nice hardwood case with glass doors and led lighting. I want triangular "lazy susans" for each cue. It will take two for each cue, the bottom pivoting on a very short in but the top one hanging from about a 4" pin. Triangular for the but and two shafts. As you remove a piece you simply rotate the base to select the next piece. Once someone had a jig for the triangular cue holders I would think assembly could be as fast if not faster than the method above. The triangles could be made from far smaller pieces of wood so nice scraps would be a good source. I love the idea of table cloth for a liner, with enough led lighting the cues would dazzle. It would be nice if the glass doors were bi-fold so they could be less intrusive to the room when open. I have a tacky plastic wall case now but would like something in a nice wood.
I want a nice hardwood case with glass doors and led lighting. I want triangular "lazy susans" for each cue. It will take two for each cue, the bottom pivoting on a very short in but the top one hanging from about a 4" pin. Triangular for the but and two shafts. As you remove a piece you simply rotate the base to select the next piece. Once someone had a jig for the triangular cue holders I would think assembly could be as fast if not faster than the method above. The triangles could be made from far smaller pieces of wood so nice scraps would be a good source. I love the idea of table cloth for a liner, with enough led lighting the cues would dazzle. It would be nice if the glass doors were bi-fold so they could be less intrusive to the room when open. I have a tacky plastic wall case now but would like something in a nice wood.
Cool.
I mention the UV blocking because of yellowing and finish degradation issues.
It can be done pretty darn cheap with a clear film on glass or with a UV blocking plexi. Because it's actually inexpensive I think it's an essential component of a custom cabinet.
Many (most?) of the cabinets and shadow boxes for sports collectibles have UV blocking incorporated. Even with more inexpensive cues a cabinet that holds twelve easily holds a couple thousand dollars worth of cues....minimum...so they are worth the protection IMHO.
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You're right, it would be better. I'll see about incorporating it as soon as I get some orders.
I'm gonna toy with your idea a bit and see what I can work out. How many cues?
Lots of votes for hard wood, looks like I'll be building one and we'll see who's actually interested. I'll add the UV coating, and maybe some leds. Do you guys want a key lock, or just a latch? The only issue I see is its gonna be heavy.