Yes indeed, this same argument in my head makes me wanna stick to the red; but then that devils voice…go ahead, do something different, stand out…uuugghh
The Gun Case Thread
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Yes indeed, this same argument in my head makes me wanna stick to the red; but then that devils voice…go ahead, do something different, stand out…uuugghh
I've been debating colors as well because I want to make a case for my sidelever. Royal blue. Cedar green or a Burgundy color are my top 3 choices. Seems the only adhesive baise comes from the UK
I need to wait for warmer weather as the wife gets mad when I use power tools in the living room
I had the idea of making a raised dome to clear the sidelever and then have the name air brushed or branded on the outside but I haven't figured out how to construct it yet
I need to wait for warmer weather as the wife gets mad when I use power tools in the living room
I had the idea of making a raised dome to clear the sidelever and then have the name air brushed or branded on the outside but I haven't figured out how to construct it yet
Contrast, yes. Practical, no. Light colours like this soil very easily and are difficult to clean.
After much internal debate, I decided to stick to the traditional red / burgundy colour…
Keep us posted on which colour you end up selecting brybenn. I feel branded / embossing would be better than air brushing in the long run, no?
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Probably but I know a lady who is extremely talented with an airbrush. I still have to find the time to start. Finish the house Reno's and rebuild the garage then put in another patio with a sun shade and misting system for the dogs will come first
Londonshooter
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I have a case to restore and have a line on some purple baize for the lining. Half the latch/lock is missing and I presume it is the result of a lost key. Any help on sourcing the hardware to replace it (top and bottom) would be welcome.
Londonshooter
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I'm looking for the same type of flush lever lock and similar size, otherwise there will be holes remaining from where the old one was. Not something that Lee Valley carries, or that I have found on Etsy, eBay, or AliExpress. AbbeyEngland.com has something close, but after shipping and duty it's going to be $100. Not finding a correct match at Peter Dyson either but it is sure fun browsing their catalogue.
I'll be making a handle.
Londonshooter
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Thanks for that, Pointersrule. I'll look into it.
John
John
I took the wife to a couple antique shops in London. Pre covid and they were somewhere not far from hully gully if I remember right. They had quite a few old leather luggage cases and alot of musical instrument cases with latches that resemble what you have. I bought a violin case there for a display case for my regulator 12ga. Maybe worth a stroll. There were several close to gether
What do we do on Victoria Day long weekends? Restore Gun Cases apparently...
Before Photos are here - https://www.dropbox.com/sh/fzhvjjis0vqw4t7/AAAc9QxaRb6d54Bnb5QlG52qa?dl=0
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Before Photos are here - https://www.dropbox.com/sh/fzhvjjis0vqw4t7/AAAc9QxaRb6d54Bnb5QlG52qa?dl=0
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