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Project by mtnwild posted 176 days ago 830 views 2 times favorited 22 comments Add to Favorites Watch

My brother shoots pool. He has few other interests. So you’d be right to suppose he’s pretty good. He wont admit to it but after sitting for hours on end watching and waiting for my turn I finally quit playing with him.
He is hard to get something special for. He doesn’t need much to be happy. So after all the boxes of chocolate covered cherries, shirts he doesn’t wear and such, I thought I’d try for that special gift.
I’m thinking this will be too fancy for him and might attract attention to him, so I’m not sure he’ll even use it. But I went for it anyway. No special occasion or anything, mostly because I was not sure I could pull this project off.
Basically I built the case and used a cane for the handle. Thought it would be multifunctional for him if he had to wait to get in a club or whatever. Actually I just thought it would be cool.
I used mostly wood I have been saving over the years. The figured maple I found at my local wood workers store. Really love that wood! Then walnut, purple heart, and I think rosewood.
The cane is attached with screws from the inside. The little handle on the door is a piece of deer antler.
I used earth magnets for the door close, lock, and for the little cross piece that holds the cue stick in the holder.
The panels are all floating. The cane has dowels through out.
Hope you like it. I think it turned out well. I made a few mistakes, but nothing that bothers me too much. I’m certainly no perfectionist. It’ll work well for it’s purpose.

Thanks for looking….......................

-- mtnwild (Jack), It's not what you see, it's how you see it.


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Rj

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posted 176 days ago

Wow This is a real head turner!! I’m positive he’s going to love this. When he walks into a pool room everyone is goining to notice this.

Great Job !!!

-- Rj's Woodworks,San Jose & Weed Ca,

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whitedog

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posted 176 days ago

wow … that is great , i like the concept and everything about it

-- Paul , Calfornia

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scottb

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posted 176 days ago

that’s WILD! Impressive piece of craftsmanship. If he doesn’t use it, it’s because he wants to keep it safe and protected at home.

-- I am always doing what I cannot do yet, in order to learn how to do it. - Pablo Picasso -- http://blanchardcreative.etsy.com -- http://snbcreative.wordpress.com/

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Christopher

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posted 176 days ago

This is phenomenal! I really like original thinkers that can put out a great project and an intelligent write up!

-- "That Government is Best that Governs The Least."-Jefferson

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savannah505

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posted 176 days ago

Wow, I’ll just add my wow like the others, beautiful wood and an incredibly unique design. Very cool.

-- Dan Wiggins

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Chris Wright

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posted 176 days ago

That looks great. I can’t see what “mistakes” you claim to have made. If I played pool, I’d hope my brother would make me one of those.

-- "At its best, life is completely unpredictable." - Christopher Walken

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FrankLad

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posted 176 days ago

Man, that is nice!!!! :)

-- Frank, Mississippi, http://www.stoutwoodworks.com

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Mike

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posted 176 days ago

It’s a trick. The other shooters will keep staring at the case and not be “in the game”

Likes it a lot.

-- Measure once cut twice....oh wait....ooops.

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kolwdwrkr

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posted 176 days ago

This is very cool. Thanks for sharing.

-- ~ Inspiring those who inspire me ~

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mtnwild

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posted 176 days ago

Thanks everyone.

This was a challenge, but a lot of fun to make.

I really appreciate the feedback. Thanks…........................

-- mtnwild (Jack), It's not what you see, it's how you see it.

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TopamaxSurvivor

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posted 176 days ago

Definitely out of the box!! Kool!!

-- Debt is nothing more than the 21st Century's form of slavery.

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degoose

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posted 176 days ago

Just about the best walking stick I have ever seen.

-- Drink once, cut twice. New website up.... lazylarrywoodworks.com.au

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darryl

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posted 175 days ago

that’s freaking awesome!

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mtnwild

2026 posts in 425 days


posted 175 days ago

Thanks!!

It’s made more for carrying but I thought being able to rest it on the deck would be nice.

I don’t know just a wild experiment. Kept me busy for awhile.

-- mtnwild (Jack), It's not what you see, it's how you see it.

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miles125

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posted 175 days ago

Very cool and original mtnwild. I’m sure he’ll love it.

-- miles125, Alabama.."Architecture is frozen music""

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Jerry

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posted 174 days ago

After owning a pool hall for a few years, I can say this is definitely the coolest case I have ever seen!!!
Great Job!

-- Jerry - Rochester, MN *Whether you think you can or you can't, you are probably right*

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mtnwild

2026 posts in 425 days


posted 174 days ago

Thanks Miles!

And thank you Jerry, your comment makes me feel better. I was hoping I didn’t go overboard and pass into the ridiculous.

Everyone’s comments are appreciated and help me with what I do. Thanks…....

-- mtnwild (Jack), It's not what you see, it's how you see it.

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Dennis Zongker

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posted 174 days ago

WOW!!! Great Design & Craftsmanship.

-- Dennis Zongker

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JeffStarr

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posted 163 days ago

You must have quite a supply of beautiful wood. This is pretty cool my friend and your designs are so original its fun to follow your projects and see what you have up your sleeve next. You are very creative and put a lot of thought into who you design your work for.

-- "When was the last time you did something special for your gun?" www.jeffstarrstudio.com

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mmh

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posted 141 days ago

WOW! Very impressive! You reallly designed and created something unique and usable. I hope you signed and dated this, as it’s truly a collectable!

I also hope that your brother gives you some table time for this one! Bravo!

-- "They who dream by day are cognizant of many things which escape those who dream only by night." ~ Edgar Allan Poe

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mcoyfrog

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posted 122 days ago

mann that is sweet, very nice

-- Wood and Glass they kick (well you know) Have a great day - Dug

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Kindlingmaker

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posted 60 days ago

I REALLY like this !

-- Never board, always knotty, lots of growth rings

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