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Pool cue cases are there to protect your cue from accidental damage and the trauma of daily wear and tear so that they can last longer. They also make it easier to bring with you when traveling.

Before making your own billiard cue case, there are certain things worth noting. Cue cases come in various sizes, shapes, colors, materials and prices. Some pool cue cases keeps one cue, while others can hold multiple butts and shafts. They can be constructed of soft or hard materials.

Obviously soft cue cases are lightweight and easy to carry but provide less protection than hard ones. The latter cases are of course more expensive and durable. Most hard cue cases look like hard cases for wind musical instruments.

Almost all soft pool cue cases sport pockets and the hard ones have compartments to house accessories like chalk. For opening, soft cases use zippers or Velcro while hard cases use mechanical latches. And they have shoulder straps. Cases, whether soft or hard use soft inner lining material that cushions the cue from impact and protects its wood finish.

ow that you have some idea on what cue cases are available out there, you can proceed in making your own. You may have second thoughts though when you realize that soft commercial cue cases are quite affordable, starting at around $5 for the really bare soft cases. Even the hard cases start at just around twice that much. It may not be worth the effort. But if you’re that rare pool player who likes some unique personalized one-of-a-kind cue case, making your own should not be much of a hurdle.

First you have to decide if you want a case for single or multiple cue placements. Then decide whether you want to use a soft or hard cue case.

With rudimentary sewing knowledge and experience, making a soft cue case using strong fabric, soft cow hide leather, leatherette or synthetic polymer material is the easiest. You can line it with soft felt, silk or corduroy material as a protective inner lining. Then you may want to throw in a decision for color.

Once these factors are out of the way, it makes sense to figure out the size and shape. With the pool cue as your guide, certainly the dimensions should be able to accommodate its entire length. You can check out the internet for pictures of the rich variety of commercial cue cases available. Then decide which one you like and have the condescending flattery to copy the design with some cosmetic changes you may want for a very unique cue case.

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