mb5 Report post 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jimbob Report post 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. 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mb5 Report post 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rhichmond Report post 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
