Lining a box with material and foam padding

[dave352]

So i am stuck again I am trying to line my box now on the inside, with velvet or suede. First I attach the velvet to the first side of the inside of the box by stapling the velvet good face away so when its turned back over its the good face, sorry if my descripton is somewhat confusing - pic:

Now when I come to do the other sides it becomes a whole lot harder... If I carry on in the same method of fixing kinda from under the material there will be very little space what with the material being fixed down plus the foam will get in the way. If I get to the last nail on the last side my hand will be inside the material TRAPPED!! They would call me cue case hand!!! No seriously though I think it may be possible but very tricky the way i am doing it.

Can anyone think of ANY other way? Why don't they make nail guns that can fit in really small spaces and stuff.

general pic from above:

[Rawhide]

What I'd do is line the side walls of the box sides first. Use 3M spray adhesive. Then place your foam padding down using spray adhesive here as well, then again on top of the foam and place the velvet on the foam (a little over sized) then you can tuck the oversize in between the side wall and the foam.

Marlon

Edited May 29, 2008 by Rawhide

[dave352]

nice idea, thanks. It gave me an idea along the same track: The foam is about 10mm thick so if I press it down, staple it then when the foam springs up its covered.so without the 10mm of foam to cover it would not be possible. I am so glad I didn't soldier on the way I was. I'll post back to say how it went.

heres a pic if it helps anyone else.

[Hilly]

If you are looking for ideas on more way to line a box, you might check out the book "The Art of Making Leather Cases" Vol III by Al Stohlman. Although somewhat dated, this series of books are absolutely PACKED with useful information.

[tazzmann]

Most lined jewelry boxes and such don't have the lining attached directly to the sides. It is generally a stiff backing with the foam glued in place, then the lining glued around it and the backing to just over 1/2" on the back. Then this whole piece is then glued to the inside wall of the box. All four sides are done AFTER the flooring is done in the same way, if the flooring is done at all.

Hope this makes sense.

[dave352]

Thanks everybody. Damn he made 3 volumes of this book all on leather cases? I might get a volume 3 as you surgested. I am living in the UK. I can't find it for a UK search. I am going to get it from amazon US. Is everything I need to know about making a leather case in vol. 3? why would I need vol 2 or 1 ?

I am having trouble getting the corners of the leather to form around the box I can cut and fold them but this is not as long lasting or as good looks. Do you know if vol 3 has this info?

Thanks

Edited June 1, 2008 by dave352

[dave352]

Some pics of the lining now its done.

[Hilly]

Thanks everybody. Damn he made 3 volumes of this book all on leather cases? I might get a volume 3 as you surgested. I am living in the UK. I can't find it for a UK search. I am going to get it from amazon US. Is everything I need to know about making a leather case in vol. 3? why would I need vol 2 or 1 ?

I am having trouble getting the corners of the leather to form around the box I can cut and fold them but this is not as long lasting or as good looks. Do you know if vol 3 has this info?

Thanks

They are available from many leather supply stores as well as booksellers and Amazon.com.

Vol I and II cover things not covered in Vol III. I highly recommend getting them all if your budget permits. They are excellent books, and worth every penny! I would not part with mine.

They often show more than one approach to the same end, so you'll probably find the info you're looking for somewhere in one of the Vols. Good luck, have fun, and please post pictures of your finished project.