sent pm's to answer all the questions i think, and yes i tool all the straps unless anyone doesnt want one tooled. it takes a little time but looks pretty nice.
custom 2x4 cases
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thanks, im working on them......ill be in contact with everyone that has already ordered one soon with pics of them in the process. just trying to get a few more orders in so i can keep rolling when im done with yours.
Got to give John some public credit for supporting a new case maker. Very classy.
yeah he has been real helpful and supportive. i would reccomend him to anyone.
anyone interested in a case feel free to call 407 953 8984. i wont be by the computer for a while till tonight, pms replied to and thanks to everyone for your support
The Case Pimp speaks:
Here you go Jazz. One thing you should know, the L-Zipper was my invention on cue cases since 1991. No one to my knowledge had ever done them on cue cases before I did. Feel free to correct me if I am wrong and show us who did it. (Edit: Whitten did and still does zippers that wrap around three sides. So technically they were first with a zipper that went in the direction you like. Mine was still the first to be a real L-Zipper and it was done to stop the pocket from opening all the way and spilling the contents.)
Now, here is another new invention. I thought of this one last year when we started doing more of the Flowers style cases but I didn't actually do it until now. I personally HATE the side zipper on the Justis and Flowers Tribute and the like cases. I find that it's difficult to put anything in or get anything out of the pockets. I do however, along with a lot of other people, LOVE the clean look of the box pockets.
So what to do?
Well since you asked Chaz to make you a pocket with an L zipper and since I know that he wants to do whatever you want I am going to help you both out. Since you will NEVER get this from me for two reasons, one you stated you won't buy from me and two I won't sell to you.
So feel free to give this little tutorial to any case maker that you WANT to do business with and let them use the technique. And this is my invention just so you know who gets the credit.
Ok,
What needs to be done is to split the box pocket into two halves. Then you have an upper part that looks like the lid of a shoe box.
Here are pictures - don't mind the stain it's just water to help shape the sides for the purpose of this tutorial. We also did not cut a v-groove to make the corners sharper but obviously we would on a customer ordered case.
Top View: You can see that the rectangle looks the same as any other box pocket. Notice that the zipper is not visible.
Side View: You can see here that the pocket opens from the upper left corner down to the lower right corner. Notice the rivets in the corners above and below the zipper.
THE TRICK: ( I would never be allowed in the magician's guild)
You want to add TWO layers of leather INSIDE the pocket on each side of the split pocket. Then sew your zipper to that and it will bring the zipper chain INSIDE the width of the pocket and allow it just enough radius to zip around the corner without sticking or damaging the zipper. The sleight of hand I referred to earlier is that since you are moving the zipper into the pocket it allows the top to have the clean structured look that people love and still get the functionality that people want.
You're welcome Jazz.
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thanks.....ill have to try it out on scrap first of course. and do i have to spray u 2 with the hose?......jk
all pm's replied to...........i am going through my military outproccessing and some other random recertification processes for the army and my emt licence out of town and i havent been able to keep up with the phone calls and emails. i will be home tomorrow working on cases again. sorry to anyone that has tried to call me and i havent had a chance to answer and my delay on responding to all the emails. send me a pm and time to call and ill do my best to get back to everyone.
pms replied to............
earlthe pearl
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I would like one as well,for motorcycle also strap wise.can I get a name or initials put on thanks pm me.
i'd really like the zipper to go all the way around th large pocket on my case. The ease of getting things in and out is appealing.
Flippin' suhweetuh!!!
it's aaaaaaaaaaalmost time
it's aaaaaaaaaaalmost time
just cut out alot of leather for everyones pockets today. also cut the bodies of newer orders out of leather also....will be tooling all day tomorrow again will hopefully have enough pics for everyone, i have to give everyone a couple options on the scrolling patterns so look out for an email tomorrow everyone...thanks
chaz
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Chaz case
Short!!! Nice.. congrats on processing out. I need 37 copies of your orders please. :wink:
Good looking cases. Do you have a pic of the inside? And, what holds the lid in place? Does the lid come off or is it connected to the case with a strap or something? Thanks.
Short!!! Nice.. congrats on processing out. I need 37 copies of your orders please. :wink:
Good looking cases. Do you have a pic of the inside? And, what holds the lid in place? Does the lid come off or is it connected to the case with a strap or something? Thanks.