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Author: Evans
Date: 2011-01-31 01:08
Does anyone know what kind of wood would be best for making a clarinet case. I've thought of a few so far, they are Sugar Maple, American Beech, European Beech, White Oak, and possibly Plum. There is also a chance that I will want to stain it. Also, what fabric would be good for the interior.
Thanks, Evan
Evan B. Stanfill
1971 Noblet 45
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Author: Chris P
Date: 2011-01-31 01:37
Marine ply.
Former oboe finisher
Howarth of London
1998 - 2010
The opinions I express are my own.
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Author: kimber
Date: 2011-01-31 15:51
I've used both stretch crushed velvet and regular velvet for relining cases. The stretch velvet is easier to shape with. I use 'power grab' to adhere it with.
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Author: Evans
Date: 2011-01-31 16:29
Thanks
Evan B. Stanfill
1971 Noblet 45
Vandoran V360 Mouthpiece
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Author: Evans
Date: 2011-01-31 16:29
Thanks
Evan B. Stanfill
1971 Noblet 45
Vandoran V360 Mouthpiece
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Author: Bob Bernardo
Date: 2011-01-31 23:55
Anyone in need of a used buffet double case? I just got a new one with the new A clarinet. The case is for an A and Bb. It needs a new home.
No charge, first to respond gets it. From 1 to 10, 10 being new this is about a 6 on the outside and a 7 to an 8 inside. No weird smells, such as from old cases sitting around for 50 years. Everything works, hinges, buttons, whatever. I can only ship in the US because of postage fees, I'm paying for that too! : )
savagesax@aol.com
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Author: JJAlbrecht
Date: 2011-02-01 00:05
Bob, look for a message from me in a few minutes!
Jeff
“Everyone discovers their own way of destroying themselves, and some people choose the clarinet.” Kalman Opperman, 1919-2010
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Author: Evans
Date: 2011-02-02 03:41
I would love that, thanks. My email is evie.stanfill@yahoo.com.
Evan B. Stanfill
1971 Noblet 45
Vandoran V360 Mouthpiece
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Author: Evans
Date: 2011-02-02 04:12
Evan B. Stanfill
1971 Noblet 45
Vandoran V360 Mouthpiece
Post Edited (2011-02-02 04:15)
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Author: kilo
Date: 2011-02-02 12:26
I second Chris P's excellent suggestion of marine ply — strong, thin, and stable. I'd be wary of using oak (and to a lesser extent beech) because moisture issues in the case could cause the wood to change shape and stress your fastenings.
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Author: Lelia Loban ★2017
Date: 2011-02-02 13:09
I've never made the exterior of a case from scratch, but for re-lining old cases, I've used both cotton velveteen and crushed velvet. The velvet wasn't sold as a sretch cloth, but it does stretch, and I find it easier to work with. I like it in those strong old Bundy cases. The cotton velveteen, with its smoother, duller finish, looks better to me in cases I've made from old briefcases covered in smooth brown or tan leather. Both fabrics come in lots of good colors and have made satisfactory case liners.
Lelia
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Author: Evans
Date: 2011-02-02 17:53
Thanks
Evan B. Stanfill
1971 Noblet 45
Vandoran V360 Mouthpiece
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Author: Evans
Date: 2011-02-02 17:53
Thanks, what do you think about plum? Teak?
Evan B. Stanfill
1971 Noblet 45
Vandoran V360 Mouthpiece
Post Edited (2011-02-02 17:58)
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Author: tictactux ★2017
Date: 2011-02-02 18:28
I'd stay clear of tropical wood unless it's from a sustainable production. On the other hand there are enough local products that are suited as well. I'm just sayin'...
Personally I'd go for cabinet grade plywood.
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Ben
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Author: kilo
Date: 2011-02-02 18:40
Plum is handsome but unless you're using veneers I don't think it's stable enough, unless you want to use it in ¾" thickness — and hire help to carry the case around! You can get marine grade plywood with a teak veneer — it's a very stable wood but I still think as solid wood it might be too heavy for a case. Since you won't need more than a few square feet you could visit a local cabinet shop or maybe a boatyard and get scraps of plywood for this project.
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Author: Evans
Date: 2011-02-03 01:40
Ok, thanks.
Evan B. Stanfill
1971 Noblet 45
Vandoran V360 Mouthpiece
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