One man's trash

[Meridian Blades]

I have an idea that I would like to redo this case. Basically gut it and wrap it in leather and reuse the buckles and corner hardware. Make a new leather handle and redo the interior with some nice fabric etc.


I was thinking I could replace the old rivets with Chicago screws, but whats the best way to clean up the rest of the rusty metal parts?

Hopefully will make a nice storage case.....

 

[rhinoknives]

Hmmm?

Try a acid etch on a small piece of the older hardware and see how it comes out?
It looks far to pitted to get a smooth finish.

Laurence

www.rhinoknives.com

 

[Mike Martinez]

Soda blast! Its gentle, and works well.

Just in case someone isn't familiar with the process...

[video=youtube_share;qiD3uDScgSo]http://youtu.be/qiD3uDScgSo[/video]

 

[Lagrange]

Oh shoot...I was going to say sand blast. Use a glass medium so it just glazes the surface. It will be easy to polish up afterwards.

 

[Meridian Blades]

That process is cool........... I just used the "evapo rust" juice.. Seemed to work just fine. Have I mentioned how much I DISLIKE RIVETS !!!!!!!

 

[Meridian Blades]

Here are some more progress pics, as I go along. RIVETS galore .....

The top and bottom are both covered and dyed, but it still looks a little streaky and spotty but that should get better when I rub it out. There is also some pics of the hardware after it's rust remover bath. I will replace the 3 small hinges with a new piano hinge that's 30 inches long and of course will make a new leather handle, but I would like to re-use what I can. I am working on building the thin wood frame that rests on the inside of the case, and covering that with black fleece.

 

[Mike Martinez]

Coming along nicely!

 

[Meridian Blades]

Thanks Mike,
I have the frames built and covered in fleece. They're not attached to the case itself yet, but have been dry fit inside the case. When they're attached, the sides of the case will flatten out and there won't be those gaps (waves)....Here's a pic of the inside of the top and bottom of the case.

 

[Rudy Joly]

Where's the shiny sharp part ?

You're a man of many talents. I have these guys bookmarked mainly for leather but they have things right up your alley just in case. http://www.brettunsvillage.com/trunks/howto/parts/

Rudy

 

[Meridian Blades]

Hey Rudy,
Thanks for the link that might come in handy.... Far as what goes in the trunk. Well I dunno, we'll have to see. :biggrin: