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I wanted to quickly put together an impromptu instrument case. I managed in about 20 minutes with stuff found around my place. Someone may find this useful and may want to make a case like that for a watch, a compass, etc.
Stainless steel case with 2.5 inch diameter:
When the lid is removed, the instrument rises up and can easily be removed:
Note the spring suspension:
Note the layers of felt (brown) and EVA foam (green). Note that the stainless steel box has a folded upper edge that functions as a retainer. Without that edge, the layers would pop out of the case:
Components:
Layers from the bottom of box to top:
1. PU foam to supply springiness -- I should have cut a round piece
2. pliable plastic grid -- provides a firm base
3. layer of PU foam, cut with circle cutter
4. two felt layers (with adhesive backing), cut with circle cutter
5. PU foam with cut out for the instrument's knobs, cut with a circle cutter and a scalpel
6. a piece of felt inside the lid over alayer of PU foam
The instrument is safely suspended in a fairly shock resistant manner and rises conveniently about a 3/8 inch once the lid is removed.
Stainless steel case with 2.5 inch diameter:
When the lid is removed, the instrument rises up and can easily be removed:
Note the spring suspension:
Note the layers of felt (brown) and EVA foam (green). Note that the stainless steel box has a folded upper edge that functions as a retainer. Without that edge, the layers would pop out of the case:
Components:
Layers from the bottom of box to top:
1. PU foam to supply springiness -- I should have cut a round piece
2. pliable plastic grid -- provides a firm base
3. layer of PU foam, cut with circle cutter
4. two felt layers (with adhesive backing), cut with circle cutter
5. PU foam with cut out for the instrument's knobs, cut with a circle cutter and a scalpel
6. a piece of felt inside the lid over alayer of PU foam
The instrument is safely suspended in a fairly shock resistant manner and rises conveniently about a 3/8 inch once the lid is removed.
