Members mb5 Posted December 28, 2010 Members Report Posted December 28, 2010 I wanted a leather suitcase for quite some time, so I decided I should just make one. The leather is formed around a plywood box for additional stability, but not bonded to it, so I can remove the box if it becomes damaged. Quote
Members Jimbob Posted December 28, 2010 Members Report Posted December 28, 2010 On 12/28/2010 at 9:41 PM, mb5 said: I wanted a leather suitcase for quite some time, so I decided I should just make one. The leather is formed around a plywood box for additional stability, but not bonded to it, so I can remove the box if it becomes damaged. Love it, absolutly love it....been thinking making a Benjo case for my Dad for some time.....also not bonded and using plywood.....not sure about creating all the curves.....is the suitcase heavy?? James Quote
Members mb5 Posted December 29, 2010 Author Members Report Posted December 29, 2010 (edited) Thank you James. The case weighs about 12 lbs. empty. Have you considered flexboard for curved portions of the case? Edited December 29, 2010 by mb5 Quote
Members Rhichmond Posted January 4, 2011 Members Report Posted January 4, 2011 (edited) very nice work. I also always wanted to have a leather suitcase in my childhood. Now you´ve reminded me. Rhichmond Edited January 4, 2011 by Rhichmond Quote
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