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murff
Joined: 27 Oct 2009 Posts: 594 Location: Switzerland
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Posted: Tue Apr 12, 2022 7:29 pm Post subject: Curta case |
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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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murff
Joined: 27 Oct 2009 Posts: 594 Location: Switzerland
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Posted: Fri Apr 15, 2022 10:22 am Post subject: |
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Curta case
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... _________________ :: m u r f f
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Graham Nash
Joined: 30 Sep 2011 Posts: 22 Location: Australia
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Posted: Tue Apr 19, 2022 11:28 pm Post subject: |
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.... 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 _________________ Lost on the far side of the world, where Curtas are seldom seen. |
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murff
Joined: 27 Oct 2009 Posts: 594 Location: Switzerland
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Posted: Sat Apr 30, 2022 7:44 am Post subject: |
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Curta case
... 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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murff
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Posted: Mon May 09, 2022 7:34 pm Post subject: |
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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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Graham Nash
Joined: 30 Sep 2011 Posts: 22 Location: Australia
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Posted: Tue May 10, 2022 7:49 am Post subject: |
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It looks great Murff.
Its interesting how the Contina case is taller than the Curta version.
So impressive that you have this (jealous). _________________ Lost on the far side of the world, where Curtas are seldom seen. |
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murff
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Posted: Tue May 10, 2022 10:59 am Post subject: |
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Best thanks for both feedbacks!
I am very happy with the result - now there are at least eight Curtas less flying around! _________________ :: m u r f f
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Graham Nash
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Posted: Sat May 14, 2022 1:50 pm Post subject: |
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wow Murff ... the case is nearly as beautiful as the contents
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