Super Mac Redone

Jeff

Jeff

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I will probably be selling this in the future. Still have some work to do on it. Have to find the right rivets and put the latches on.

But wanted to show how the new leather looks.

As many know, the Mac cases come with a fake vinyl covering. Well, this Super Mac had a gap on the back where the leather didn't meet. So I thought I would try changing it.

I used a real nice piece of embossed leather and I think it turned out pretty nice.

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Never seen a Mac case with this 'midddle' section before. What is it, a storage pocket or something? Also, let's see your seam-work, that's what counts.
 
half fast bankr said:
Never seen a Mac case with this 'midddle' section before. What is it, a storage pocket or something? Also, let's see your seam-work, that's what counts.
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The top section is the extra part. It has a space to store a few little things.

Here is the back. I left the sections just a hair apart so you could see it better.

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Cool Case!

Nice work Jeff! What does the inside of the case look like....1x1!? or 1x2??
 
half fast bankr said:
yep, nice seam-work! Next, re-skin a Fellini! The ends are a @#$%^& !!!
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I still have to finish this one. :)

I can't find small enough rivets to put the latches back on.
 
Either try your local hobby/arts & crafts shops for the rivets, or try a place called Ohio Luggage or something like that. Okay, now this is gonna drive me crazy, must look it up before posting.....

Dang that took forever.
http://www.ohiotravelbag.com/

Last resort, is what I did after breaking and fixing old pocket knives, use a nail. Start with a nail that has a head about the diameter of the old rivet. Cut off the nail head with a little of the 'stem' as well. With a fine cutting wheel, dremel for example, cut a deep X into the end of the stem (kind like the back of a dart, where the flight goes). Spread the pieces apart a little and then put that end into the hole, and use whatever combination of pliers and such to spread and flatten out the 4 pieces of the X inside the case (but under the felt liner).

Hope any of that helps in some way, LOL.
 
looks great!

nice job. was it much of a job getting the old covering /adhesive off? i have liked the supermac cases for years. nice work.
 
Should've been easy if they used the normal rubber-cement type glue. Also, the adhesive need not be 'entirely' stripped away. There will be so much new glue that the old bits won't matter.

Jeff, here's a little teaser (or deterrent) for ya...
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And another teaser :-)

We feel you on the recovering effort.

Here is a picture of a case that is part of the Fellini revival project. At the request of a client we have revived the Fellini style and the cases wil be debuted soon.

So here is another teaser for the fans of this great case style.

This was the #1 case that was done to my satisfaction and those that have followed are much better.

I took this case with me to the Philippines for the World Championships to test drive it so to speak and it bounced all over Manila with me through the pool rooms, on jeepneys, tricyles, and wherever else I happened to end up :-)

I have the deepest regard for anyone who does this style of case. It is deceptively simple. Very easy to do wrong and time consuming to get right.

I didn't include any images of the interior as that is still strictly under wraps. I am glad to see this style making a comeback and I have to say with all the work that I now know why I didn't make this type of case before.

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Jeff said:
I still have to finish this one. :)

I can't find small enough rivets to put the latches back on.
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You can go to the local luggage repair place or boot repair place and they will have the rivets you need. As well you can order them from Tandy Leather or Ohio Travel Bag as Half Fast Banker mentioned. Ohio Travel Bag has a minimum order of $100 if I remember correctly.

Try looking for a local Tandy Leather or Leather Factory outlet and you can buy the rivets in small batches.
 
woodyosborne said:
nice job. was it much of a job getting the old covering /adhesive off? i have liked the supermac cases for years. nice work.
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Actually that was the easy part. :)

It came off in one piece for each section so it gave me a pattern to use.

And since the case is alum, sandpaper took off the glue.
 
Ah ha!!!! This is what you guys are up to over there!!! I was left hanging on the other thread regarding your new developments. Like what you are doing. The real final touches are the locks, unfortunately...

Are you guys using the old style studs in the bottoms? Also, you make some hints regarding the inside. I don't know why, but I'm guessing you have 'tubed' the noramlly soft sleeves? If not, that would be a very cool project, and a cool way to 'revive' a Fellini!

More info, JB!!!! Don't keep us waiting.
 
half fast bankr said:
Ah ha!!!! This is what you guys are up to over there!!! I was left hanging on the other thread regarding your new developments. Like what you are doing. The real final touches are the locks, unfortunately...

Are you guys using the old style studs in the bottoms? Also, you make some hints regarding the inside. I don't know why, but I'm guessing you have 'tubed' the noramlly soft sleeves? If not, that would be a very cool project, and a cool way to 'revive' a Fellini!

More info, JB!!!! Don't keep us waiting.
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I'd post a picture of the locks but that is the prerogative of the client when they debut the case. Suffice it to say that they are strong, durable, classy, and very easy to replace IF one should break. According to my stress tests which consist mainly of my aching arms trying to break the latch our latches should hold up admirably.

I can't give you any hints about the interior other than to say that it's true to the design of the originals but with my philosophy of what a case should be for built in. I know that's a but cryptic but once the interiors are revealed it will make sense.

As for the studs, yes, the case was made to be very close to the original in feel and appearance. I didn't feel that any other solution on the bottom would add to the performance or protection of the case so I opted to go with the original design in that area.

Thanks for the positivity!
 
Juicy! You've got me wanting to start making cases again... ;)
I was so dead set on preserving originality I'd completely ignored the option of improving. Looking very forward to you work, sir.

And whomever Mr. Client is, c'mon already!!! ;)
 
half fast bankr said:
Juicy! You've got me wanting to start making cases again... ;)
I was so dead set on preserving originality I'd completely ignored the option of improving. Looking very forward to you work, sir.

And whomever Mr. Client is, c'mon already!!! ;)
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Halffast,will you show one of your cases? I didn't know you made them. I have a small collection of Felinni,Gore,and Engles.
 
half fast bankr said:
Juicy! You've got me wanting to start making cases again... ;)
I was so dead set on preserving originality I'd completely ignored the option of improving. Looking very forward to you work, sir.

And whomever Mr. Client is, c'mon already!!! ;)
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It's definitely been interesting to research the cases and coming up with ways to do them. All the little things are what counts. And the folded over ends - they are still a pain no matter how you look at it. Even with a very good pattern they require a LOT of patience and skill to get them right.

I promised the client that I'd let them debut the cases and they will soon. So "The Company" will have to be a secret for now.

I am excited about all the other things I want to try on this genre of case.

Inlays, Tooling, actually already did a sweet tooled case that will make the world premier soon. Color combinations, different pockets. Got a lot of ideas swirling around.

Since Carolina cues did the Szamboti replica - who wants to bid on the right to own the Replica of the Matching Case :-) Except I plan to do it with inlays of leather instead of paint. Just teasing about the bids. You'll need to haggle with Mr. Client for that case when it's done.

Half Fast I am also curious about your cases - can you show us some of your work? Looks like you at least already got into the Fellini style and for that you have my respect any day. I wanted to throw the case through the window trying to figure out the ends.
 
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