Wood gun cases: how do they mold the velvet or felt?

[Tokarev]

I got a really nice, collectible condition revolver, and I am tempted to make a proper wood case for it. The woodwork is not an issue, but I have no faintest idea of how to mold the felt or velvet liner to it. Any tips? O, how I regret now that I never reverse engineered those few cases that had passed through my hands!

[JimB..]

Adhesive and a vacuum bag?

I’ve heard of folks flocking them. Having no interest in them I haven’t really looked at them.

[jdsingleshot]

I cut pieces to fit and then used Mod Podge to glue the pieces in.312930312931312932

[GregLaROCHE]

Felt is very moldable when wet. That is how they make hats. An idea would be to wet and shape it, let it dry and then glue in place. I would check making felt hats for more information.

[Bazoo]

Look into flocking. It may be the ticket for some or all of your needs.

[Hannibal]

I cut pieces to fit and then used Mod Podge to glue the pieces in.312930312931312932

I like your work. Very nice! If you don't mind what models are the rifles? I think I recognize a Remington #6 but I'm not sure about the others. I'm very interested in single shot take downs. Nice!

[Tokarev]

I cut pieces to fit and then used Mod Podge to glue the pieces in.

Thank you! This is great inspiration! I hope that I can accomplish something similar.

Greg:

I'll experiment with moist felt, to see how it works. Probably this is the way to go.

Bazoo:

Sounds interesting. I will have to see if I can procure that material they use for jewelry boxes. I have felt and velvet on hand, so I hoped I can use them.

[jdsingleshot]

Left gun is a Stevens 14-1/2 Little Scout. Center is indeed a Remington Model 6. The one one the right is a .25-20 WCF bolt action of my own design and my own making.

I didn't use felt. I bought some fuzzy green cloth at Walmart--it might be called beize? It was somewhat stretchy, which helped avoid wrinkles. The Stevens has black hyde of the exotic nauga in the lid because I ran out of green cloth. 8-( Hope to replace that some day.

[Hannibal]

Left gun is a Stevens 14-1/2 Little Scout. Center is indeed a Remington Model 6. The one one the right is a .25-20 WCF bolt action of my own design and my own making.

I didn't use felt. I bought some fuzzy green cloth at Walmart--it might be called beize? It was somewhat stretchy, which helped avoid wrinkles. The Stevens has black hyde of the exotic nauga in the lid because I ran out of green cloth. 8-( Hope to replace that some day.

You should be very proud of your collection. I admire them greatly.

[pietro]

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FWIW, here's how I did it for this case


I first laid out/arranged all of the items going in the case.

http://i.imgur.com/Ofe2VHtm.jpg (https://imgur.com/Ofe2VHt)





After I laid out & built the partitions, I put them in the case & scribed their positions - then glued any old felt where the various section floors would go as padding - leaving the areas where the partitions will go open for gluing them in place after they were covered with felt

https://i.imgur.com/iX5nVClm.jpg https://i.imgur.com/MxZE95Fm.jpg



I then made/fitted paper on the partition walls where I intended to glue the felt as templates for cutting the felt

https://i.imgur.com/CizLlQym.jpg https://i.imgur.com/k6fOUa9m.jpg



After using the template(s) to cut the felt, I tested the fit, then glued the felt onto the partition walls - trimming the felt after the glue dried

https://i.imgur.com/6rUbfQam.jpg https://i.imgur.com/jUY73CZm.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/1IgFktLm.jpg


I likewise fitted/glued felt to the inside of the case top

I then glued the partitions in place, cutting/fitting & glueing felt for the section floors in last


https://i.imgur.com/TvcDyYam.jpg


N.B, - The glue/felt must be left to dry in the case for at least one day, lest the fumes from the glue damage the finish whatever gun is placed within.


I also "aged" the felt for a more authentic vintage look

https://i.imgur.com/L70b92ol.jpg

[lar45]

Awesome work!

[pietro]

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T.Y. :coffee:

[jdsingleshot]

Hannibal, I must have been cross-eyed when I identified the rifles in my post.

Lower left is my homemade .25-20 WCF bolt action. Center is the Stevens 14-1/2 Little Scout, and top right is the Remington Model 6.

[Hannibal]

Hannibal, I must have been cross-eyed when I identified the rifles in my post.

Lower left is my homemade .25-20 WCF bolt action. Center is the Stevens 14-1/2 Little Scout, and top right is the Remington Model 6.

I apologize if I asked you before but did you pattern the 25-20 after anything in particular or is it a design of your own?

Again, very nice collection.

[William Yanda]

Very instructive tutorial with photos.

[jdsingleshot]

I apologize if I asked you before but did you pattern the 25-20 after anything in particular or is it a design of your own?

Again, very nice collection.

I incorporated ideas from '91 mauser, Sako extractor, High Standard bolt stop, Remington trigger, and my own dimensions for all parts. Killed a deer with it the fall of the year I made it.

[Green Frog]

Pietro, that case looks perfect for the period! Having all of the accessories in their own little spaces was a classic touch. Once again I regret that this forum doesn’t have a “LIKE” button… I’d be mashing the heck out of it for your post. Thanks too for taking the time to do a tutorial as you did it. :goodpost:
Froggie

[Hannibal]

I incorporated ideas from '91 mauser, Sako extractor, High Standard bolt stop, Remington trigger, and my own dimensions for all parts. Killed a deer with it the fall of the year I made it.
:grin:
Nice! Thanks for the explanation.