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Well....damn. idk, why but I always assumed that they were made half at a time, front side, back side then stitched together. I should probably do some "actual research" instead of trying to figure stuff out on my own. Exotic leather isn't something I've had experience with, but that being said I think I'll be attempting to make one of these with plain ol' vegtan...

Thanks for taking the time to answer my question!!

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Still wondering how they size the top to bottom to fit so snugly?:dunno:

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Wonderful case and thanks for the video.  Always nice to learn something new.

 

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The other thing I wonder about is these things are pretty big like 4" wide 5" tall, do people actually carry one of these things? I mean your not gonna put it in a pants of shirt pocket so where do you carry them. ? thats a 3 cigar case diam.

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On 2/2/2022 at 1:21 PM, Bert03241 said:

The other thing I wonder about is these things are pretty big like 4" wide 5" tall, do people actually carry one of these things? I mean your not gonna put it in a pants of shirt pocket so where do you carry them. ? thats a 3 cigar case diam.

Women carry purses....

I'm scared of putting my hand inside of my wife's purse...seen an eagle climb out of there once...they got talons and beaks and a wingspan that can carry off a small sheep in a minute.  

Ever since I've been wary of women's purses...

The thing that I am wondering is how he lined it.  Most cigar cases are lined with various woods or plastic to protect the cigars from absorbing the odors from the leather and keep the moisture in the cigar.  

 

Otherwise it's beautiful craftsmanship

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Yea you really got eagle's. I didn't realize you had to line them, makes sense tho

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In the video posted, when they sewed the seams there is a "guide" that they are pressing against. What's that called?? I tried Google but I can't seem to find it, could that possibly be a custom made piece and thats why?? 

Stupid question I'm sure but having something like that might make it possible for me to use the machine I bought but cant for the life of me get a straight stitch. God knows it cost me a months rent and I really would like to be able to use the damn thing...

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Its called a stitching guide.or sewing fence. just google it. There cheap and come for many machines

 

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11 hours ago, Bert03241 said:

Its called a stitching guide.or sewing fence. just google it. There cheap and come for many machines

 

Thanks! I just googled "sewing machine accessories" and then went to images to see if I could find a picture with one. 

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On 1/31/2022 at 2:11 AM, Bert03241 said:

Still wondering how they size the top to bottom to fit so snugly?:dunno:

One way I can think of to get a good fit is to make the bottom half a bit longer than you need, Cut off the extra and use it as a spacer on the form, molding the top half over it.

There are probably other ways, even a 'correct' way, but trial and error works for me.

I think the whole full lid thing, instead of a flap and snap, is about air flow. Cigars need to be kept so they won't dry out, which is why humidors are a thing. While a leather case is never going to be air tight, its really about reducing the chances of air flow. 

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