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New carrying case

Post by l0qii » Tue Feb 07, 2012 5:11 am

So I had an old CD carrying case from my DJ days, but nobody carries CDs around in jewel cases anymore, so this case has been out of use for a long time. So I decided to re-purpose it as a travel case for magic cards. Here was the result:

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The 8 boxes are made of 1/4" oak plywood, and were cut on a 30 Watt laser cutter. The fit *perfectly* in the old case, and hold about the same as an 800 count box each. More detailed pictures of the entire process are photo documented here http://www.apathyhouse.com/random/laserbox/

These road cases are very rugged, and built to be tossed around and even freight shipped. The cards and packs will not fall out of the boxes when the case is upright or upside down.

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Post by Hayden » Tue Feb 07, 2012 5:27 am

Very impressed =D>
Love that laser cutter!!

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Post by yvel » Tue Feb 07, 2012 6:03 pm

Well, lets DRAFT !!

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Post by Blood » Tue Feb 07, 2012 9:08 pm

yvel wrote:Well, lets DRAFT !!
Count me in!

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Post by thulnanth » Tue Feb 07, 2012 10:52 pm

Wow - that is very nice =D>

I'm always happy to see when people put as much effort into protecting/displaying their collection as they did into acquiring it :wink:

Thanks for sharing.

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Post by psrex » Tue Feb 07, 2012 11:11 pm

I'm going to have to try some of the Connemara Whiskey. The reviews for it looks pretty good.

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Post by mwagee » Tue Feb 07, 2012 11:30 pm

very cool. =D>

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Post by mystical_tutor » Fri Feb 10, 2012 7:35 am

Nicely done. So you are skilled with tools too. I love working with wood but it gets harder and a little more dangerous as time passes.

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Post by l0qii » Fri Feb 10, 2012 8:26 am

Thanks for all the compliments!

yvel: Next time I'm in France, we will draft :)

Gary: The process actually required very few traditional tools. The pieces were all cut out of plywood with a laser cutter, I just had to assemble them. That required glue and some clamps. From there is was just sanding and staining!

psrex: Connemara is one of my favorites. I highly recommend it!

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Post by pp » Fri Feb 10, 2012 9:53 am

are you coming to Europe Tim?

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Post by l0qii » Fri Feb 10, 2012 3:38 pm

No immediate plans, but a trip to Europe is long overdue.

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Post by Ertai's Familiar » Mon Feb 13, 2012 3:55 am

That case is amazing and a very ingenious re purpose!
squt: Sweet! That's the best trade - one that doesn't cost a thing.

pickle.69: NO DRINK ON THE FUCKING TABLE

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