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murff



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PostPosted: Tue Apr 12, 2022 7:29 pm    Post subject: Curta case Reply with quote

Curta case

A wooden suitcase sits uselessly at my home - so I had the idea to design a division to protect the most valuable Curtas. By chance, I came across a bamboo box from
Ikea that lent itself to this. Industrial felt will hold the boxes in place - and inside, the felt will protect the Curtas.




...more pictures as progress is made

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PostPosted: Fri Apr 15, 2022 10:22 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

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First placement of IKEA boxes - unfortunately, the dimensions differ a little, so the felt inserts need to be adjusted.



Next step: determine felt mass and order...
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PostPosted: Tue Apr 19, 2022 11:28 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

.... as usual .. great work Murff !

I have been thinking about a similar thing. Indeed I think "How do you store and display your Curtas?" would be a great discussion topic
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PostPosted: Sat Apr 30, 2022 7:44 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

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... after a long search for suitable wool felt, I found these strips, which are self-adhesive on one side.




This required adjusting the arrangement in the case and in each box.



The next step will be to cut and glue the felt....

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PostPosted: Mon May 09, 2022 7:34 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

The CURTA case is finally lined with felt - including the eight individual boxes.




. . . the Curta canisters are held well in place, so no side felt was necessary.

















With the case lid closed, the Curtas are perfectly fixed and safely stowed . . .


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PostPosted: Tue May 10, 2022 7:49 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

It looks great Murff.
Its interesting how the Contina case is taller than the Curta version.
So impressive that you have this (jealous).
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PostPosted: Tue May 10, 2022 10:59 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Best thanks for both feedbacks!


I am very happy with the result - now there are at least eight Curtas less flying around!
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PostPosted: Fri May 13, 2022 9:27 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

... and finally a small gallery of nine pictures







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PostPosted: Sat May 14, 2022 1:50 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

wow Murff ... the case is nearly as beautiful as the contents
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