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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&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.
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 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
Topic: 1849 Pistol Case Redux Tutorial (Read 1882 times)