Just wondering if anyone has any experience converting the realitively inexpensive hard shell gun cases into cue cases?
Thanks!
Thanks!
Hard Shell Gun Cases
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The problem is mostly length. Other than that some of them are pretty well suited to being a cue case. Once upon a time someone tried to sell me bow cases which were about the right length and after I stomped one to death in my booth they thought twice about bringing them to market.
I reccomend looking around though at gun cases, bow cases, and tripod cases because often you can find something that isn't too long and will work well.
The only other issue I have found is keeping the cues secure. Most of these cases are made with egg crate foam where the piece is meant to be laid flat and compressed between the foam. This is ok for a single piece or even two pieces or any number of pieces but it's a bit of danger as you MUST have the case laying flat and secure before you open it or your cues will tumble out.
I suggest getting foam from a fabric store and using an electric bread knife to cut it so that your parts can nestle in the foam and be secure.
Or some other equally effective way to secure the parts.
John - has bought many gun cases, instrument cases, tripod cases, bow cases, and all sorts of cases over the years.
I reccomend looking around though at gun cases, bow cases, and tripod cases because often you can find something that isn't too long and will work well.
The only other issue I have found is keeping the cues secure. Most of these cases are made with egg crate foam where the piece is meant to be laid flat and compressed between the foam. This is ok for a single piece or even two pieces or any number of pieces but it's a bit of danger as you MUST have the case laying flat and secure before you open it or your cues will tumble out.
I suggest getting foam from a fabric store and using an electric bread knife to cut it so that your parts can nestle in the foam and be secure.
Or some other equally effective way to secure the parts.
John - has bought many gun cases, instrument cases, tripod cases, bow cases, and all sorts of cases over the years.
Becarful what kind you get,this model might have patrons looking for a back door.
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http://www.seramishydroponics.com/images/SHOT_ATV_GUN_CASE.jpg
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Cuebuddy said:Becarful what kind you get,this model might have patrons looking for a back door.
http://www.seramishydroponics.com/images/SHOT_ATV_GUN_CASE.jpg
There is something not right about seeing gun cases at a site whose main business is selling seeds.
We use the 40 inch case for our model planes when going to International competitions. I have also used it to take a few cues.
The one I got came with 2 pieces of foam that was flat 1 side and coned the other.
I placed the models and also the cues on the flat sides of the foam and then just close the case.The cone sides are on the outside .
It did not damage the planes or the cues.
You just get alot of looks at the airport etc, esp in Paris in July last year.
In Paris ,one of the security people aproached us when we were inline to check in. They ask some questions and then fast tracked us to the counter. They did not like the look of me carring a gun case at the Terminal. I was also waived the $150 for excess bagage for representing the USA at an international sporting event.
Neil
The one I got came with 2 pieces of foam that was flat 1 side and coned the other.
I placed the models and also the cues on the flat sides of the foam and then just close the case.The cone sides are on the outside .
It did not damage the planes or the cues.
You just get alot of looks at the airport etc, esp in Paris in July last year.
In Paris ,one of the security people aproached us when we were inline to check in. They ask some questions and then fast tracked us to the counter. They did not like the look of me carring a gun case at the Terminal. I was also waived the $150 for excess bagage for representing the USA at an international sporting event.
Neil
travel case for cue
check Mueller; they have a Haliburton case that I took the foam out of, put my leather case wrapped in a towel in and then roll a towel to place against the case to hold everything iin place and give that added protection. BTW, the foam is meant to hold the cues I just chose to remove it. Good luck
check Mueller; they have a Haliburton case that I took the foam out of, put my leather case wrapped in a towel in and then roll a towel to place against the case to hold everything iin place and give that added protection. BTW, the foam is meant to hold the cues I just chose to remove it. Good luck