New JB case

Sweatin' said:
So wait-are you guys saying that when your cues and shafts are loaded in a JB case they are somehow captured in the interior and won't fall out even if you open the top and turn the case upside down? And do you need to always put your cues in butt first?

I have a 2x3 Basic Rugged coming in tomorrow but didn't realize I'd need instructions on how to use it.
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I have 3 JB Rugged Cases. The 2x3 is by far my favorite .. It is so small and light you would think it is a 1x2, really! It is perfect for no jump cue events and also good for all events if you break with your player.

You have made a wise decision.
 
Agent 99 said:
I have 3 JB Rugged Cases. The 2x3 is by far my favorite .. It is so small and light you would think it is a 1x2, really! It is perfect for no jump cue events and also good for all events if you break with your player.

You have made a wise decision.
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Thank you.

I was actually thinking one player and shaft, a spare shaft for said player, and a jump/break cue and shaft.
 
Sweatin' said:
So wait-are you guys saying that when your cues and shafts are loaded in a JB case they are somehow captured in the interior and won't fall out even if you open the top and turn the case upside down? And do you need to always put your cues in butt first?

I have a 2x3 Basic Rugged coming in tomorrow but didn't realize I'd need instructions on how to use it.
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Turns out instructions would have been a good thing! I'm struggling a bit on the best way to actually load it to full 2x3 capacity and still be able to pull the butts and shafts out without extreme measures. The one thing I know for sure (at least in my situation) is that the thicker ends of the butts and shafts have to be inserted opposite each other. That is to say, either butts joint down/shafts tips up or vice versa. It ain't happening any other way for me. I also have learned to leave a little of both the butts and shafts sticking up so I'll have something to grab on to in order to pull them out. I've also been using one of those lid grippers out of the kitchen to help get a hold on the pieces. I do have a little arthritis in my hands and fingers but still, these cases capture the butts and shafts really tight. I realize JB wants to make the cases as small as possible for easy handling and transport and I sure appreciate that, but maybe 10% bigger wouldn't hurt? In any event, I'm more than willing to live with it given all the other good things about the cases.

Agent 99 said:
I have 3 JB Rugged Cases. The 2x3 is by far my favorite .. It is so small and light you would think it is a 1x2, really! It is perfect for no jump cue events and also good for all events if you break with your player.

You have made a wise decision.
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Having said the above I have already ordered my second one, a 1x2. The quality on these cases seems terrific and I think the price is very fair.
 
I have a 2x3 basic rugged J/B case great case, i have 2 cues butts pin up and shafts tip down no problem.
 
Sweatin' said:
Turns out instructions would have been a good thing! I'm struggling a bit on the best way to actually load it to full 2x3 capacity and still be able to pull the butts and shafts out without extreme measures. The one thing I know for sure (at least in my situation) is that the thicker ends of the butts and shafts have to be inserted opposite each other. That is to say, either butts joint down/shafts tips up or vice versa. It ain't happening any other way for me. I also have learned to leave a little of both the butts and shafts sticking up so I'll have something to grab on to in order to pull them out. I've also been using one of those lid grippers out of the kitchen to help get a hold on the pieces. I do have a little arthritis in my hands and fingers but still, these cases capture the butts and shafts really tight. I realize JB wants to make the cases as small as possible for easy handling and transport and I sure appreciate that, but maybe 10% bigger wouldn't hurt? In any event, I'm more than willing to live with it given all the other good things about the cases.



Having said the above I have already ordered my second one, a 1x2. The quality on these cases seems terrific and I think the price is very fair.
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This is why I got a 3x6 instead of a 2x4 or 2x3 or anything smaller. After seeing how snug the fit is in my son's case with a 2x4, I wanted something roomier. Not that the case can't fit more, but it's most comfy with 2 butts and 4-5 shafts.
 
sciarco said:
I have a 2x3 basic rugged J/B case great case, i have 2 cues butts pin up and shafts tip down no problem.
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Same here ... 2 butts and 3 shafts fit perfect - no problem, just right.

Also have a 3x4 ... 3 butts pin up and 4 shafts tip down - everything fits to perfection.

John you make great cases. And you still got the 8 anytime you're ready...
 
hang-the-9 said:
This is why I got a 3x6 instead of a 2x4 or 2x3 or anything smaller. After seeing how snug the fit is in my son's case with a 2x4, I wanted something roomier. Not that the case can't fit more, but it's most comfy with 2 butts and 4-5 shafts.
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Thanks, I'll remember that for next time!
 
Sweatin' said:
Turns out instructions would have been a good thing! I'm struggling a bit on the best way to actually load it to full 2x3 capacity and still be able to pull the butts and shafts out without extreme measures. The one thing I know for sure (at least in my situation) is that the thicker ends of the butts and shafts have to be inserted opposite each other. That is to say, either butts joint down/shafts tips up or vice versa. It ain't happening any other way for me. I also have learned to leave a little of both the butts and shafts sticking up so I'll have something to grab on to in order to pull them out. I've also been using one of those lid grippers out of the kitchen to help get a hold on the pieces. I do have a little arthritis in my hands and fingers but still, these cases capture the butts and shafts really tight. I realize JB wants to make the cases as small as possible for easy handling and transport and I sure appreciate that, but maybe 10% bigger wouldn't hurt? In any event, I'm more than willing to live with it given all the other good things about the cases.



Having said the above I have already ordered my second one, a 1x2. The quality on these cases seems terrific and I think the price is very fair.
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2x3 ~ Joints up tips down, jp's on all. A big help is jp's that are grooved to give you a better purchase on them!
 
Guys,

Tried butt joints down. Had to fight to get the butts out of my 2 x 5 Ultimate. Matt at JB suggested I insert the butt with joint up. Easy extraction now. Always put the shafts in tip down. My joint protectors make removal easy. JMHO.

Lyn
 
We had a bad sewing week so some of the 2x3s might be too tight. Just order a repair at the site, www.jbcases.com and we will send you a new interior. Use internal order for payment.
 
JB Cases said:
We had a bad sewing week so some of the 2x3s might be too tight. Just order a repair at the site, www.jbcases.com and we will send you a new interior. Use internal order for payment.
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I ordered a Butterfly 4 x 8 Case. I am hoping it's almost ready. I'm really excited.
 
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Trust me JB cases are the way to go. It only takes 6 weeks if they don't have the one you ordered in stock and they have to make it
 
Got a price quote from Matthew last week on a 3x6 butterfly and will be ordering in the fall.
 
hang-the-9 said:
If I am in Vegas around my birthday and you are wondering what to get me, the grey case 6th from the left will be OK.
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While you're there.. can you pick me up the shiny blue nylon one... 5th from the Right. :)

Thanks
 
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Sweatin' said:
Turns out instructions would have been a good thing! I'm struggling a bit on the best way to actually load it to full 2x3 capacity and still be able to pull the butts and shafts out without extreme measures. The one thing I know for sure (at least in my situation) is that the thicker ends of the butts and shafts have to be inserted opposite each other. That is to say, either butts joint down/shafts tips up or vice versa. It ain't happening any other way for me. I also have learned to leave a little of both the butts and shafts sticking up so I'll have something to grab on to in order to pull them out. I've also been using one of those lid grippers out of the kitchen to help get a hold on the pieces. I do have a little arthritis in my hands and fingers but still, these cases capture the butts and shafts really tight. I realize JB wants to make the cases as small as possible for easy handling and transport and I sure appreciate that, but maybe 10% bigger wouldn't hurt? In any event, I'm more than willing to live with it given all the other good things about the cases.



Having said the above I have already ordered my second one, a 1x2. The quality on these cases seems terrific and I think the price is very fair.
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I think JB makes great cases. But for the reasons you list above, I am just not a fan of the Ultrapad interior I find it far too tight for my liking. Others love it, but I don't want my cues held that tightly.

JB also made an interior called the Rebound interior, and it was perfect in my view.from a tightness and usability standpoint. Wish they had that as an option on their rugged line.
 
johnnysd said:
I think JB makes great cases. But for the reasons you list above, I am just not a fan of the Ultrapad interior I find it far too tight for my liking. Others love it, but I don't want my cues held that tightly.

JB also made an interior called the Rebound interior, and it was perfect in my view.from a tightness and usability standpoint. Wish they had that as an option on their rugged line.
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It is an option but I HATE to make them. Also any of our interiors can be made with as little padding as you request. As long as you agree that I am not responsible for any damage to your cue if you use less padding than I like to use I will put up to none in the interior if you request it.
 
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