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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.


































22 comments so far
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 !!!
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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
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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.
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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!
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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.
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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.
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FrankLad
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posted 176 days ago
Man, that is nice!!!! :)
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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.
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kolwdwrkr
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posted 176 days ago
This is very cool. Thanks for sharing.
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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.
TopamaxSurvivor
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posted 176 days ago
Definitely out of the box!! Kool!!
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degoose
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posted 176 days ago
Just about the best walking stick I have ever seen.
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darryl
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posted 175 days ago
that’s freaking awesome!
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mtnwild
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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.
miles125
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posted 175 days ago
Very cool and original mtnwild. I’m sure he’ll love it.
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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!
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mtnwild
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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.
Dennis Zongker
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posted 174 days ago
WOW!!! Great Design & Craftsmanship.
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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.
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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!
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mcoyfrog
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posted 122 days ago
mann that is sweet, very nice
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Kindlingmaker
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posted 60 days ago
I REALLY like this !
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