Speed stacks casing holder.
Try out a new project for grandson's speed stacks cup casing holder.
This casing holder to be protect the speed stacks cups, stem holder inside and have a small window to view and see what inside.
Height is about 30 cm (include a stem holder inserted) and base diameter is about 9 cm.
Cup diameter is about 9 cm.
A close up measurement on cup mouth , which is approximately 8 cm diameter.
Cup bottom base diameter is about 5.5 cm
Quick stem measurement of height is about 21 cm and stem size is 2 cm
Measure cup up diameter to verify clearance, is about 1 cm.
This to provide sufficient clearance between cup surface and speed stacks holder leather layer.
Draw outline on leather surface. to cut another leather base to enhance better bottom support.
Use pin to hold the loop for holding the stem holder.
Verify position location to stitch the loop for quick stem holder on one side of casing layer.
Note the other side of the layer have a rectangular marking is for the "window".
This window is to allow user to see what inside the speed stacks holder.
Confirm distance to bottom is sufficient when quick stem is in position during storage.
Note the position for this loop holder is allow user to view the quick stem when store inside.
Verify position for loop toward the edge. It is important for the "window" can see the quick stem holder from outside.
This is the size of the window , 7cm x 14.5 cm. I am using the plastic sheet which is from excess car accessories shop throw away material use for wind shield membrane.
Apply glue to edge of window.
Prepare strip to support the edge of window.
Punch hole for strip, do note did not punch hole all around.
Prepare by remove leather surface of edge to be glue.
Stitch one side of casing first from bottom to top.
Do take note the corner edge is to allow the bottom edge to fold over and stitch to base bottom layer.
Pre punch hole for both side of edge.
Stitch the lower bottom and stop half way
Stitch the base bottom edge around the side layer
Once it completed one loop it is terminated.
To be continue .... trying to think of way to make a cover or way to latch the entrance with handle.
Taking a break for now.
= = = = = = = = Update 13th July 2022. = = = = =
Finally completed the project after thinking over alternative to add device to project .
Summary on this update , 1) add the initial label, 2) magnetic button clasp snap 3) handle shape and VT2 button.
1) For ease of identification purpose have add the label with user initial.
2) A magnetic button clasp snap was to prevent the speed stacks cup are secure inside holder.
3) Cut hand shape to act as handle with VT2 button to secure the handle in position.
Once the bottom layer and two side layer are up. The next phase is to add an initial label to project.
This image shows the close up zoom on the window, can see items inside speed stacks holder.
Use paper template drawing to decide font type, size of font.
Some basic tools required for this job.
Note use a scrap leather from this project from the "window". It just fit in for this project.
Use a sharp knife to scratch within the define shape of character. This step is important to allow the glue to adhere the two layer to stick together.
So when doing the punching hole step is to minimize movement between two layer.
It better to to allow sufficient time for glue to set and harden before you punch hole.
Use a divider to trace a line at edge of label in preparation for punch hole.
Draw a center line on each character in preparation for
punch hole and do stitching.
Tools used for use to attached initial character layer to speed stacks cup holder.
Use two different color thread for stitching label
Next is install a magnetic clasp snap on device to minimize the item from dropping out.
To strength the magnetic clasp snap on was to add a paper base layer to support the legs.
To minimize the metallic leg to scratch the side add a small round pad.
There is two way to mark line for punching stitch hole.
a) use a divider and trace a line along the edge of pad.
b) pre draw punch line before cutting the round pad.
Cut hand shape to act as handle with VT2 button to secure the handle in position on both side.
The shape of the handle was to accommodate our hand natural feature.
NOTE:- my first idea design was to use two magnet encapsulate on both opposite side. But was stop due to lack in experience to skive a circular area for the magnet to sit, encounter the skive area was torn or damage during skiving process.
Hence decide to replace with VT 2 button snap on work around.
Front view of project
Rear view of project.
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