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I wasn't totally satisfied with the case I made a few weeks ago for my Uberti 1849 C&B, thinking I made it too big for the gun.
So, I decided to fashion a smaller, compact case, more in keeping with the size of the gun.
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I wasn't totally satisfied with the case I made a few weeks ago for my Uberti 1849 C&B, thinking I made it too big for the gun.
So, I decided to fashion a smaller, compact case, more in keeping with the size of the gun.
Last edited by pietro; 04-30-2021 at 03:51 PM.
Now I lay me down to sleep
A gun beside me is what I keep
If I awake, and you're inside
The coroner's van is your next ride
Looks Great! Very nice!
You did a far better job on both boxes than I have ever done.
Looks good. Like the originals from the 1800s.
DG
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Thanks for the kind words, folks !
Now I lay me down to sleep
A gun beside me is what I keep
If I awake, and you're inside
The coroner's van is your next ride
Very nice. Time to get a slightly larger revolver for the first case!
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Very nice work, what wood did you use? As usual, Texas by God has the best advice!
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Thanks again, all !
I use an unknown wood (maple ? birch ? I dunno ) from a National chain hobby/craft store (Hobby Lobby, Michael's etc) - top/bottom cut to size from 3/8" thick sheets; and the partitions, either from a stock of thinner ( 3-16") strips of the same wood, or strips I cut off a larger thin sheet.
I stayed away from the light/craft woods like balsa, etc; and didn't used any nails (just TiteBond wood glue)
If the chain store doesn't have what I want for upholstery, I visit a dedicated fabric store like Jo-Anne's or the fabric section of WallyWorld.
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Last edited by pietro; 04-30-2021 at 09:40 AM.
Now I lay me down to sleep
A gun beside me is what I keep
If I awake, and you're inside
The coroner's van is your next ride
Looks nice! What did you do with the exterior?
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T Y - The exterior's plain - just black walnut MinWax stain & a satin polyurethane
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Now I lay me down to sleep
A gun beside me is what I keep
If I awake, and you're inside
The coroner's van is your next ride
Very Nice! Curious and two questions please- Longer to make box or cutting and gluing felt? What glue was used for felt?
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For me, the work steps each took about 1/4 the time to completion - but the work time was extended by the drying times for adhesives, finish, etc.
The prep work, like figuring, measuring & laying out everything was first.
The box itself was a piece of cake, because I've made a lot of pistol cases over the years.
Cutting/fitting the partitions to match the intended pattern took a little less time than the box, but gluing the partition walls to each other made it about even.
Using the assembled partitions to measure & cut paper for templates to make the upholstery fit; then using the templates to cut the upholstery to pattern took more time than gluing the upholstery to the partitions ( I used hobby shop Tacky Glue) .
Gluing the partitions to the case floor ( I used TiteBond wood glue) went quickly, but it then took a bit more time to upholster the inside walls of the case between the ends of the various partitions.
Here's how I do it:
Step 1: Determine the needed interior case dimensions.
Step 2: Cut, fit & glue up a box of the correct interior size, or acquire a box suitable for your project
Step 3: Transfer the interior dimensions/partition design to the inside of the box floor
Step 4: Cut wood partitions from a thin board
Step 5: Dry fit/cut/adjust the partitions into the floor of the box
Step 6: Upholster the partitions in the material/color of choice, starting with a paper template as a guide for cutting the upholstery material
Step 7: Cut & glue padding material for the bottom of each section, leaving clear space for gluing the partitions in place
Step 8: Glue the upholstered partitions in place, and follow up with cutting paper patterns & material for the floor of each section, gluing the material in place.
When the section floor upholstery is applied, it should cover any shortcomings around the bottom edges of the partitions.
Step 9: Upholster the inside of the lid, if desired
Step 10: Wait a day for adhesive fumes to evaporate, then place your stuff inside & enjoy
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Now I lay me down to sleep
A gun beside me is what I keep
If I awake, and you're inside
The coroner's van is your next ride
Very nice tutorial.
Thank you for sharing.
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Yer welcome - muchas gratias...
Now I lay me down to sleep
A gun beside me is what I keep
If I awake, and you're inside
The coroner's van is your next ride
Very nice! Aesthetically pleasing and practical!
Everything you need, all in one nice package. Heck, it even has its own built in "reloading press".
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T Y - I obtained the .31cal boolit mold in an online search, for $20
Now I lay me down to sleep
A gun beside me is what I keep
If I awake, and you're inside
The coroner's van is your next ride
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