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Topic: My New Two Piece Case Set |
Jack Stoner
From:
Kansas City, MO
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Posted 29 Jul 2011 9:57 am |
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I accomplished what I set out to do. Build a lighter weight two piece case set for my Franklin D-10. I have a two piece set but the cases are heavy (but well made) - the steel case is 23 lbs.
The new steel case is 15.8 lbs and the Pedal bar/leg/rod case is 10 lbs. Except for the catches, I used hardware I had on hand and unfortunately there are two different style corners - one style on the steel case and another style on the pedal bar case. Except for the rear hinges, split rivets were used for mounting the hardware.
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Blake Hawkins
From:
Florida
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Posted 29 Jul 2011 1:04 pm
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Jack,
Those are really nice looking cases. Strong and
light weight too.
I like that red velvet a lot.
Blake |
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Don Sulesky
From:
Citrus County, FL, Orig. from MA & NH
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Posted 31 Jul 2011 4:55 am
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Another top of the line job by Jack.
Don
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Allan Jirik
From:
Wichita Falls TX
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Posted 31 Jul 2011 5:37 am
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| I'm amazed by the talent some people have. This is a perfect example. I'm lucky if I can get my shoes on the correct feet each morning. |
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Jack Stoner
From:
Kansas City, MO
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Posted 31 Jul 2011 6:25 am
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| I've had a couple of inquires about making custom cases. I'm not in the case business, and if you want a light weight case or case set, contact Kevin Hatton. |
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Allan Jirik
From:
Wichita Falls TX
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Posted 31 Jul 2011 8:46 pm
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| ...which I will do. But damn Jack, those are beautiful. When I was a student at Michigan State (1975)I played hookey one day and completely rebuilt my Sho-Bud case. I was really proud of my work, but the case was eventually stolen. Anyway, your efforts are much admired. |
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Hook Moore
From:
South Charleston,West Virginia
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Danny James
From:
Summerfield Florida USA
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Posted 1 Aug 2011 12:18 pm
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I have seen quite a bit of Jack's work, and it's always professional quality.
Going light weight can be a real blessing for us who aren't so young anymore!  |
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