DIY Case Experiments

I like the one you are working to re wrap

really looks great

you could make the old felimi cases look better than new

That embossed leather is a bold choice, I think it will turn out great.

Have fun! :thumbup:

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I am not so sure what you mean by “using my old Kirbie Case as a starting point”. Other than to potentially repair the strap loop, I wouldn’t touch that case for anything. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, but I think it looks great as is. If it is a model to design your own envelope case, that would sound like a great idea.

The rewrap of the tube case is interesting. We don’t know what you are replacing. But I think it will look very nice when it is done. Getting into case repair could be a good niche for someone. I made a plea in the past for anybody who would repair a case. All I received as responses were suggestions to do it myself.

Good luck with your new hobby, business, whatever. Please show pictures as these projects progess.

Would you mind identifying what brand tube case you are recovering? Is it a 2x4? Thx.

Nice job, would love to see the tube case when finished. Only case work I've done is with interiors, but nothing that extreme. Sounds like a fun project!


Also, see this thread, post #9 --- http://forums.azbilliards.com/showthread.php?422708&p=5503255#post5503255

This is an easy way to make a case. Two PVC tubes lined with cloth, and wrapped in thick leather envelope. Handle bolted on with rivets.

HereWeGo

Tell me where I can buy a tube case like the one you are recovering please. Who made it?

Looks like a 1x2 It's George case. No?

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Chopdoc said:

Looks like a 1x2 It's George case. No?

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HereWeGo said:

I honestly do not know who made the 1x1 (it is not a 1x2) as there are no tags or stamping. Based on the plastic lips on the ends it does resemble an It's George but that is just a guess. I am also refinishing 2 old Centennial 1x2s that were very worn down.

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It makes sense now. I knew it was not one of the usual suspects(IG, Cent, RT) because the end cap was too thick. Thanks and i enjoyed reading the thread.