Members Hazza Posted February 3, 2023 Members Report Posted February 3, 2023 I am renovating a bespoke 1940s Guncase by Holland and Holland, UK shotgun manufacturer. I need to remove, but not to damage the distinctive felt lining, which I presume is glued with animal glue. Will gentle heat be enough to loosen it, please? Quote
PastorBob Posted February 3, 2023 Report Posted February 3, 2023 I am no expert, but would guess any attempt to remove the felt will damage it. Quote In God's Grace, Pastor Bob "While we were yet sinners, Christ died for us." - Romans 5:8 www.PastorBobLeather.com YouTube Channel
Members Hazza Posted February 3, 2023 Author Members Report Posted February 3, 2023 Thank you @PastorBob I am inclined to that too, which makes a $300 repair close to $750. I will do nothing until I am content that I will do no damage Quote
MikeRock Posted February 3, 2023 Report Posted February 3, 2023 Do you mean one of the oak boxes with French fit openings for the various parts and barrel sets? If so, see Huey cases, the might have some advice. God bless Quote
Members Hazza Posted February 3, 2023 Author Members Report Posted February 3, 2023 Thank you @MikeRock It is a wooden case, covered in hide, and fitted to contain the various parts. All of the internal fittings have original purple felt lining throughout the case. I will check Huey Cases. Quote
MikeRock Posted February 3, 2023 Report Posted February 3, 2023 https://www.hueycases.net/ I used to know Marv Huey, great product. Still the best in the USA. I'm sure they'll tell you the best method of salvaging the felt, if it is possible. I have my doubts that it is possible to remove and replace the same piece of felt. Quote
Members Hazza Posted February 4, 2023 Author Members Report Posted February 4, 2023 Thank you, Sir, I looked at his work online and will reach out to him. Quote
Members IH460 Posted April 8, 2023 Members Report Posted April 8, 2023 I’m interested in learning about case making, are there any resources that are recommended to begin learning from? Quote
CFM chuck123wapati Posted April 9, 2023 CFM Report Posted April 9, 2023 12 hours ago, IH460 said: I’m interested in learning about case making, are there any resources that are recommended to begin learning from? the Al stohlman books on case making to start , i think there are three. Quote Worked in a prison for 30 years if I aint shiny every time I comment its no big deal, I just don't wave pompoms. “I won’t be wronged, I won’t be insulted, and I won’t be laid a hand on. I don’t do these things to other people, and I require the same from them.” THE DUKE!
Members billybopp Posted April 9, 2023 Members Report Posted April 9, 2023 30 minutes ago, chuck123wapati said: the Al stohlman books on case making to start , i think there are three. Agreed! There are three books, and they are excellent. The projects are mostly outdated (unless you're still using an instamatic camera), but the principles in it are still as valid as ever. - Bill Quote
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