Ebbtide Report post Posted June 2, 2015 Long time lurker finally signs up Here is my latest project, a case for my pool cue The front The back Inside Bottom The back of the flap Thanks for all good info thru the years, and hello to all Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jmkjmk2 Report post Posted June 3, 2015 Ok you win for cool pics of the day! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Halitech Report post Posted June 3, 2015 Looks great. My only concern is with the metal loops you used to put it together on the sides. I'd be worried that because it's not tight that it could allow the leather to separate on the sides with use. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gregg From Keystone Sewing Report post Posted June 3, 2015 My Samsara cue would look great inside that cue case, really nice, custom looking case. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ebbtide Report post Posted June 3, 2015 Thanks all for the nice comments. Samsara cue eh? Nice! Looks great. My only concern is with the metal loops you used to put it together on the sides. I'd be worried that because it's not tight that it could allow the leather to separate on the sides with use. The sides and bottom of the case were contact cemented together before I put the hog rings on. I had to open the rings a bit to make them fit over the 3 layers of leather and opening them 1/8" took too pairs of pliers and a good deal of effort. When I squeezed the rings shut, I squeezed them mightily Thank you for your concern. Time and use will tell. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DS STRAPS Report post Posted June 3, 2015 Very nice! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheCyberwolfe Report post Posted June 4, 2015 Well, you've got the pliers now, and you know how to squeeze rings together again - you're halfway to making chain maille Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ebbtide Report post Posted June 4, 2015 Well, you've got the pliers now, and you know how to squeeze rings together again - you're halfway to making chain maille The thought crossed my mind Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
byggyns Report post Posted June 5, 2015 When I saw the pictures, I thought they were hog rings. Thanks for confirming that. Are they stainless? It has been a while since I looked at hog rings, and can't remember if they are mild steel or stainless. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ebbtide Report post Posted June 8, 2015 I doubt that they are stainless. I scored them from a rabbit hobbyist supply house. Kind of hoping they patina a little with age. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wild Bill46 Report post Posted June 9, 2015 Nicest looking Pool cue case I have seen, nice work ! How was the velvet looking material to work with ? ---- Wild Bill46 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ebbtide Report post Posted June 10, 2015 Thank you! Sewing the velvet was wifey's department. Basically a tube sock with 6" extra at the top for the overlap. Sewn with the pretty part on the inside... There is also a foam core circle in the bottom of the tube to add structural rigidity. Foam in-between the tube and velvet to keep the cue from rattling around. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wild Bill46 Report post Posted June 11, 2015 Thanx for your reply Really nicely done, i have this in the back of my mind for future project. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ebbtide Report post Posted June 11, 2015 You are welcome. Couldn't get this photo to load yesterday. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
