As we packed up to move, I realized that I had a guitar with no case to keep it safe. Basic guitar cases are not really that expensive, but it was a great excuse to try to make my own. A lot of the less expensive cases are made out of dense cardboard but I opted for a combination of 1/8″ and 3/4″ plywood for mine, wrapped in orange Tolex. The case is basically just a box, with a cross piece to support the neck of the guitar. To keep it in place, I wrapped the whole inside with upholstery foam covered in black velvet (using LOTS of spray adhesive).
For the hardware, I chose all black but chrome is also really easy to get ahold of. I got some corner pieces, hinges, latches and a handle, all of which just attach with screws. The case turned out great and will do it’s job nicely for moving the guitar and taking it around town to play here and there.
Tools List:
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Woodworking:
- Rotary Cutter
- Cutting Mat
- Super 77 spray adhesive
- Orange Tolex
- Corners
- Alternative corners
- Handle
- Hinges (2 pack)
- Latches
- Medium Density Foam
- Velvet
- SawStop cabinet saw
- Dewalt 20v drill driver combo
- Evolution miter saw (cuts wood, alum, steel, etc)
- Countersink drill bits
- Orbital Sander
- Pancake compressor/nail gun combo
- Jigsaw
- Grizzly 14″ Bandsaw
- Kreg Rip Cut (circular saw guide)
- Shop Fox Hanging Air Filter
- 2HP Dust Collector
- 1 Micron bag
- Speed square
- Classic steel ruler (cork backed)
- Box Cutters (for eva foam)
- Quikclot clotting sponge
- First aid kit
- Respirator & Filters
- Eye protection
- Ear protection