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Craftsmanship => Accoutrements => Topic started by: PetahW on April 29, 2021, 04:35:34 PM

Title: 1849 Pistol Case Redux Tutorial
Post by: PetahW on April 29, 2021, 04:35:34 PM: .

As noted in my earlier thread, I wasn't totally satisfied with the case I made 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.

Ergo:

Step 1: Determine the needed interior case dimensions.

(https://i.imgur.com/YSSz5Uhm.jpg)

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

(https://i.imgur.com/iX5nVClm.jpg)

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

(https://i.imgur.com/PI61HfJm.jpg) (https://i.imgur.com/dTEkaA6m.jpg)

Step 5: Dry fit/cut/adjust the partitions into the floor of the box

(https://i.imgur.com/oxTqUIFm.jpg) (https://i.imgur.com/86Q0cZDm.jpg)

Step 6: Upholster the partitions in the material/color of choice, starting with a paper template as a guide for cutting the upholstery material

(https://i.imgur.com/CizLlQym.jpg) (https://i.imgur.com/k6fOUa9m.jpg) (https://i.imgur.com/6rUbfQam.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/jUY73CZm.jpg) (https://i.imgur.com/1IgFktLm.jpg)

Step 7: Cut & glue padding material for the bottom of each section, leaving clear space for gluing the partitions in place

(https://i.imgur.com/MxZE95Fm.jpg)

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.

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

Step 9: Upholster the inside of the lid, if desired

(https://i.imgur.com/BxIsl7zm.jpg)

Step 10: Wait a day for adhesive fumes to evaporate, then place your stuff inside & enjoy

(https://i.imgur.com/JyWQp3dl.jpg)
Title: Re: 1849 Pistol Case Redux Tutorial
Post by: Hank in WV on April 29, 2021, 05:29:48 PM: I'm curious as to what kind of glue you use for the material?
Title: Re: 1849 Pistol Case Redux Tutorial
Post by: PetahW on April 29, 2021, 06:16:23 PM: .

TiteBond for wood-to-wood; $1.99 Tacky Glue, from a hobby shop and/or WallyWorld, for the upholstery.

(https://www.quill.com/is/image/Quill/m004535489_s7?$img400)
Title: Re: 1849 Pistol Case Redux Tutorial
Post by: rollingb on April 29, 2021, 09:34:55 PM: Pretty nice box, nice job too! :applaud :hairy
Title: Re: 1849 Pistol Case Redux Tutorial
Post by: KDubs on April 30, 2021, 09:25:03 AM: Sweeeeet. :bl th up
Kevin
Title: Re: 1849 Pistol Case Redux Tutorial
Post by: PetahW on April 30, 2021, 09:51:54 AM: .

Thanks, all ! :toast
Title: Re: 1849 Pistol Case Redux Tutorial
Post by: Winter Hawk on May 01, 2021, 09:14:01 PM: :hairy Lovely work. I recommend we make this one a sticky for future reference!

~Kees~
Title: Re: 1849 Pistol Case Redux Tutorial
Post by: Butler Ford 40 on May 02, 2021, 07:59:42 AM: Quote from: Winter Hawk on May 01, 2021, 09:14:01 PM
:hairy Lovely work. I recommend we make this one a sticky for future reference!

~Kees~

Agree! :hairy
Title: Re: 1849 Pistol Case Redux Tutorial
Post by: PetahW on May 03, 2021, 09:50:44 AM: .

:scared: ;) ( T Y )
Title: Re: 1849 Pistol Case Redux Tutorial
Post by: Winter Hawk on May 03, 2021, 10:40:11 PM: Do we have you blushing yet? :laffing
Title: Re: 1849 Pistol Case Redux Tutorial
Post by: PetahW on May 04, 2021, 10:56:57 AM: .

Yep - Blushing, and grateful at the same time...…. :toast
Title: Re: 1849 Pistol Case Redux Tutorial
Post by: Winter Hawk on May 05, 2021, 03:11:18 PM: After Carol & I married we were called up in front of the church and given some sort of prize, I don't remember what, and I acted embarrassed and said "Oh gwarsh." One of the ladies was very angry afterwards thinking I had said "hogwash".... :Doh!

True story, brought to mind by your reply.

~Kees~