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July 1st, 2015, 12:36 PM
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Re: Pen cases
Having laminated my three pieces of 10 mm plywood together and marked out the shape of the case the next stage was to cut out the shape of the case.
IMG_0600_1 by my0771, on Flickr
I have started sanding all around the plug and the outer frame the leather is about 2 mm thick so if I sand 1 mm off all of the edges that should be sufficient.
The inside size is 98 mm but that will soon be taken up by the kydex and suede linings. more details will follow
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July 2nd, 2015, 05:30 AM
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You may remember I commented on the last large case I sent to the USA via UPS from the UK the service was outstanding and very quick. So when it came to the pink and blue case I decided to use the same company.
I made a packing box for the case yesterday morning and booked the delivery service online just before lunch time 7/1/15 the box was collected mid afternoon.
The notification I have received is the package landed at Newark airport at 04.30 am local time, the next notification is that the expected delivery date is by end of day 7/02/15.
I hope Crazyorange is at home
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July 2nd, 2015, 05:31 AM
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July 3rd, 2015, 02:03 PM
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July 4th, 2015, 05:11 AM
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July 4th, 2015, 06:44 AM
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Re: Pen cases
What's the slot above the pen for? Business cards?
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July 4th, 2015, 07:32 AM
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July 4th, 2015, 02:48 PM
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July 5th, 2015, 01:57 AM
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when fully dry this should be black I wonder what anyone thinks of the green thread against the black
IMG_0632_2 by my0771, on Flickr
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July 5th, 2015, 05:59 AM
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I think you should go with a racing green type of thread. I think the thread is a bit light, plus since the piece is going to be in the pocket all the time....the light thread might get dirty. A darker green will hide that.
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July 5th, 2015, 06:19 AM
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Here is a better picture of the green with the black now the leather is dry
IMG_0635_1 by my0771, on Flickr
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July 5th, 2015, 06:20 AM
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Ok...not as light as I thought. Looks great.
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July 5th, 2015, 02:11 PM
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July 7th, 2015, 09:06 AM
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I have finished sanding the inside of the mould the next stage is to make a test pressing. I made this mould tighter than the previous three pen mould.
Although I still need to get the mould apart once the leather dries out which may be a challenge considering the pressure required to force them together.
IMG_0645_1 by my0771, on Flickr
The marks left on the test piece will show me where the mould is too tight.
Thanks for looking
Michael
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July 7th, 2015, 10:23 AM
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You must go through a lot leather testing things out. What do you do with it?
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July 7th, 2015, 12:05 PM
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I usually make the item and then I put them in a box under my desk, currently there are about 10 items in the box
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July 7th, 2015, 12:07 PM
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Aaahhhh....the box. I remember you mentioning the box now.
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July 7th, 2015, 12:31 PM
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July 7th, 2015, 04:16 PM
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July 8th, 2015, 03:56 AM
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