Just In Case Tutorial

[user 48679]

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As noted in my earlier thread, I wasn't totally satisfied with the case I made for my Uberti 1849 C&R, 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.

Ergo:

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 - I found an old nick-knack box to strip the interior for conversion to a pistol case


Step 3: Transfer the interior dimensions/partition design to the inside of the box floor

Step 4: Cut wood partitions from a thin board (I ripped this one from a larger sheet)

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 in place.

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

 

[ohio ramrod]

nice work. I have no problem working with wood, but I always have problems with cloth liners. You seem to have it down well.

 

[user 48679]

T Y - try ironing the cloth B 4 cutting with a straightedge held down hard on the cloth & running a razor blade down the straightedge.

I "paint" the partition walls with Tacky Glue, which gives you a few minutes to wiggle the dry cloth into the best position before the adhesive starts to dry.

 

[JohnnieT]

Thanks for a great tutorial!