hand made case

[mel147]

hi i have been making some slim line 1pc cases they are not perfect yet but have come out very well just going to finish one this week that i will be keeping as it has my mums name on it will post some pic when done i was thinking of selling them for cheap at cost so i will make no money on them so just to see wat people think of them i will have 4 for sale they can have wat they want on them as in names or a pic or some thing they are not leather they are primed and then sprayed with 2 coats and then varnished for a very nice shine so if ppl are intrested in them when i put the pic up by the end of the week just to see wat people think sorry for bad spelling lol

[jrc750]

So are they painted wood ???

[mel147]

yes they are hard wood so strong and i would make it a round the thickness of your but and it has a chalk bit as well and if you want it a bit bigger is not a problem it has a cue craft sponge in the case as well to protect the cue more will post some pic as soon as i have finished mine

[jrc750]

Look forward to seeing pics then

[DeanH]

yep, pics will be good to see

[mel147]

as soon as its done will post them mine was the first one i made lol made a few mess ups but going to make a new one for my self as well lol

[willtyson]

PM me when you've got some ready as I'll be interested. They sound good.

[mel147]

yer sure will do my plans for them are small at the moment and not to make any money of them as its just for fun at the moment working out the cost for it all now after i have found wat i want them to be finished with as in paint and stuff but you get alot off ppl on here making cues not alot of cases and the top cases are so much money when you think about it it just holds your cue lol will try to finish the first one this week guys thanks

[humperdingle]

What are the materials you're using, bud?

Strips of hardwood? What thickness etc?

Cheers.

[mel147]

hard wood thats it and can not remember the thickness of the top of my head not to thick tho will put it all u when done was wondering if any 1 can help me im trying to find the best place to get the hinges from as in the butterfly hinges and the clips?

[DeanH]

have a look at onestopdiy.com on amazon
http://www.amazon.co.uk/s/ref=nb_sb_...qid=1371991273
they have loads of hinges and clasps, locks, etc.

[YDJ]

you can get latches from seller chesworthsnooker on ebay, and the same size and type of hinges as used on peradon cases from screwfix (part no. 17911 & 28984). All depends on the thickness of wood you are using though.
Good luck with the cases, would like to see some pictures as I also made my first case the other week and its not as easy as it first seems, especially if covering with leather or vinyl.

[humperdingle]

hard wood thats it and can not remember the thickness of the top of my head not to thick tho will put it all u when done was wondering if any 1 can help me im trying to find the best place to get the hinges from as in the butterfly hinges and the clips?

I'd probably be inclined to use a piano hinge on such a long piece - Would help to stop warping to a certain degree, too, and help with rigidity.

I was going to make a case, too, but by the time you buy all the hardware - Handle, hinges, catches, lock, brass corners, etc, etc, it all becomes a bit expensive ... Still would like to make one for myself, though.

[mel147]

yer can work out alot of money but if you stick to the basics as in just the hinges and clis and use some velcro straps for now you will fine alot of people will like it as to meany cases are the same now and are metal or leather not just wood that has been sprayed and varnished with a name or some thing on it

[DeanH]

have you seen this guy's work?
http://rhtcustomwood.com/

I believe he can do other interiors other than the fuzzy fur