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Post by Onechordtrick on Jun 19, 2018 7:25:20 GMT
I'm thinking of building a case, for a solid body mandolin. Any idea where I can get the parts? Thinking of hinges, latches, fabric to wrap it and plush to line it.
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Post by francis on Jun 20, 2018 9:35:57 GMT
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Post by Onechordtrick on Jun 20, 2018 10:02:06 GMT
Thanks! Just what I needed!
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Post by Onechordtrick on Jun 30, 2018 16:36:37 GMT
Looked at www.flightcasehardware.co.uk/. They had just what I needed but postage was £13 for some hinges and latches! I emailed to check but that was a week ago and no reply. Fortunately I found some on eBay at a far more reasonable price!
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Post by Onechordtrick on Jul 13, 2018 8:33:28 GMT
Well here's the finished result: Not perfect but it's a long time since I did any woodworking and I've learnt a few lessons if I ever build another one!
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Post by ocarolan on Jul 13, 2018 8:56:51 GMT
Love the discreet lining!
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Post by Onechordtrick on Jul 13, 2018 9:02:44 GMT
Love the discreet lining! Wanted to go for a fairly understated look so that it doesn't dominate. Think I achieved that
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Post by leoroberts on Jul 13, 2018 10:52:46 GMT
The puurfect case for a deaf leopard
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Post by Riverman on Jul 13, 2018 13:50:34 GMT
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Post by francis on Jul 13, 2018 14:05:44 GMT
And it weighs in at...?
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Post by garynava on Jul 13, 2018 14:48:51 GMT
Certainly looks comfy! Cheers Gary
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Post by Riverman on Jul 13, 2018 15:21:38 GMT
Certainly looks comfy! Cheers Gary Not if you’re a zebra.
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Post by Onechordtrick on Jul 14, 2018 8:48:55 GMT
Just over 4kg, so not light but I won’t be carrying it much so not really a concern.
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Post by ocarolan on Jul 14, 2018 8:54:31 GMT
... jusrt so long as you keep it on a lead and muzzled.
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