Below is my posting for the "Build Started" for this project, and what follows is an update on the progress of the "B3 like" case, with the stand to be done later (the custom maple legs are on order).
I started with a blank piece of ~3/8" plywood... (2' x 4' overall)
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Laid out plans for the boards and supports, and some cutouts to save weight...
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Cutouts will be covered with black screening...
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Glue & dowels are used on all pieces that connect...
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Here's how the 2 boards will be stacked...
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A view with the 2 sides added (not cut yet); I used 2"x10" fir for those (actual dimensions = 1.5" x 8" now)
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I wanted to get the wide profile for the sides; one side is cut to shape, and then drilled many times with a Forstner Bit (where they will be unseen) to reduce the weight...
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So far, I'm really pleased with how this project is progressing; and the weight won't be too bad either (more lightening cuts will be done where possible).
Old No7
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I started with a blank piece of ~3/8" plywood... (2' x 4' overall)
.jpeg.e88d74135c66b109cc4cff9cb3a04285.jpeg "B3Case(9).thumb.jpeg.e559d6e5e5ff3d5efc6f2eb84d19242e.jpeg")
Laid out plans for the boards and supports, and some cutouts to save weight...
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Cutouts will be covered with black screening...
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Glue & dowels are used on all pieces that connect...
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Here's how the 2 boards will be stacked...
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A view with the 2 sides added (not cut yet); I used 2"x10" fir for those (actual dimensions = 1.5" x 8" now)
.jpeg.11334a213f6406f79493f47c599f3749.jpeg "B3Case(14).thumb.jpeg.97cd3aa79f77d8adb1051b304b3f5621.jpeg")
I wanted to get the wide profile for the sides; one side is cut to shape, and then drilled many times with a Forstner Bit (where they will be unseen) to reduce the weight...
.jpeg.cd00330e70ffc9e28a57c9828beb661c.jpeg "B3Case(15).thumb.jpeg.1f491ff20b0237193dd58ed022fa5839.jpeg")
So far, I'm really pleased with how this project is progressing; and the weight won't be too bad either (more lightening cuts will be done where possible).
Old No7
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