Halliburton cases

Halliburton cases only come in one sized? Do they come in 1X2 or something simular?

[instroke]

They used to come in a 2x4. I don't know if they still do but the 2x4 size was pretty nice. A 1x2 would be cool.

John

I was in a store one day looking at the Halliburtons and the sales guy said "They are fire prove." Does anyone know this to be a fact :?: Thanks.

[Sid]

Count me out on testing that one :wink: . Actually, with the foam on the inside like it is, and being a metal case, I don't think the foam would last long in the heat, and no telling what it would do to a cue. I would not bet on it.

Maybe it is made with the same type of foam that NASA uses on the space shuttle. :roll:

[skor]

That was low

[instroke]

I have never hear the claim that they are fire proof. I would think that the exterior would probably be fireproof. I don't know how the foam would hold up.

One time, back before I started the mass production, I had a customer order a second case because the first one was in a car fire. She said that the exterior of the case had melted and burned away but that she was able to extract the cues and there was only slight bubbling on the finish and the cues were still straight.

So I imagine that if the cues could resist the heat then it might be fine in a Haliburton in a fire. More info can probably be had by going to Haliburton's website.

John

[New Kid In The Hall]

I have a 4x8 Halliburton. I would not under any circumstances consider the case fireproof or watertight. It WILL protect your cues in transport VERY well, but that is all.

Does the gasket make the case air tight? Why and why not? Do you think it will float if you get a flood?

Why doesn't a case maker make a good hard case that uses the NASA space shuttle foam and water tight gasket? I think this would really sell because there are so many people out there that own more the one irreplaceable rare cues.

:!: :?: :idea: 8O :lol:

[sonnic]

that case you describe would cost thousands... well at least several hundred

[audiopro]

Because 1 sq foot of the tile costs about 10,000 bucks!!!


No kidding, just in case you thought I was...

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/834596/posts

Check the 4th paragraph.... :)

[CJK]

If I had an irreplaceable cue, I would probably put it, in a good case, inside an insulated gun safe. There are models out there that resist heat for quite some time, and would sit high enough off the floor that flood damage should not be an issue.

[skor]

that case you describe would cost thousands... well at least several hundred

Pelican makes cases that are waterproof, pressure proof and very durable, you can throw it into the ocean and it will float and the interior will be safe.
most people know them for making cases for guns, but you can costum your own case to hold as many cues as you want and it won't cost you thousands.
check it out:
http://www.pelican.com/cases/cases1.html

[skor]

p.s check out the specification table
http://www.pelican.com/cases/cases.html

[instroke]

Dan Dishaw, the cuemaker, also makes a pretty strong flight case for pool cues. The cases are called Danbuilt cases.

Custom cases can be had in any configuration if you want to spend the money. Sadly, in pool there just isn't enough market to justify the development costs for a lightweight waterproof case using the materials and techniques now available.

But, if I had a collection worth hundreds of thousands I would get some custom flight cases/dryboxes made and I am sure that some already do.

John