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Author: johnwesley
Date: 2021-06-05 21:47
Have a real nice barely used leather briefcase I want to convert to carry my clarinet. Want to use that "pull apart" Pelican foam so I don't have to cut the foam. My question is, Is it necessary to cover the foam with cloth or can I just place the clarinet on the foam? Not sure if the foam is chemicaled and can leach onto the instrument. JohnWesley
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Author: SunnyDaze
Date: 2021-06-05 23:12
Hi John,
Is it this that you are planning to use?
https://certipur.us/about-the-seal/frequently-asked-questions/
It seems to have a lot of details here:
https://certipur.us/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/0433_CertiPUR-US_Slabstock_TechnicalGuidelines_Slabstock_11.20.20.pdf
Jen
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Author: Tony F
Date: 2021-06-06 10:11
I've built several cases based on attache cases. I used a dense closed-cell foam bought locally, cut it to shape using cardboard templates, a longbladed craft knife and a steel ruler. Cutouts were cut slightly over size, with local relief for pad cups, touch pieces, etc. Once I was satisfied with the fit I covered it in a baize fabric colour-matched to the case colour and used a water-based craft glue to hold it all in place. Where I needed strong local adhesion I used a hot glue gun. I've fitted a double case for a single Bb instrument, with the rest of the case set up as a mini-repair station, with basic tool, parts and materials. It all worked well and took very little time.
Tony F.
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Author: Chris P
Date: 2021-06-06 20:30
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It will look much better with a fabric lining. You can use PVA glue to stick that to the foam - apply it thinly otherwise it will soak through the fabric.
For the joint slots, push the fabric into them and then the excess fabric bunched up at either end (where the tenons and sockets are) can be pushed down using a blunt knife or steel ruler into thin slots cut into the foam so there won't be any creases on the flat areas.
See attachment of a Loree oboe d'amore case as an example which has those slots running from the ends of the joints will explain it better.
Former oboe finisher
Howarth of London
1998 - 2010
The opinions I express are my own.
Post Edited (2021-06-07 15:57)
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Author: Matt74
Date: 2021-06-07 06:17
Chris, I never cease to be amazed at your craftsmanship. I’m pretty good with some things, but my executive function and somatic sense always leave something to be desired (I’m confused and clumsy). Things you do are always squared away. I appreciate the design, fit, and finish.
- Matthew Simington
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