Case revelations?

elbogo · Post by **elbogo** » Wed Dec 24, 2003 1:01 pm

Ok, this looks like it may do the trick, almost perfect, what?
32x13.375x8.75 inches and only $139.00:

http://shop.store.yahoo.com/usaoptics-s ... ifcas.html

Lorenzo · Post by **Lorenzo** » Wed Dec 24, 2003 2:33 pm

I like the looks, the size..esp the depth, and the durability, elbogo...so Merry Christmas to you and yours.

djm · Post by **djm** » Wed Dec 24, 2003 7:32 pm

That looks just about perfect. Good for you, Elbogo!

I second that: Best wishes for the Holidays!

djm

elbogo · Post by **elbogo** » Wed Dec 24, 2003 8:39 pm

Gosh, thanks guys! And I might add, the same to you. Good piping!

It has wheels, though... maybe they can be unscrewed and taken off...

And, to top it off, I feel like an idiot, because Kevin Popejoy already found this same case, back on page 1... duh!!!

Too much rum and eggnog!

Ailin · Post by **Ailin** » Fri Feb 27, 2004 3:41 pm

Does anyone out there actually have this case for their pipes? I asked the company by e-mail how much the case weighs, and it is 20lb. Perhaps that's a bit on the heavy side, but it certainly would provide great protection as well as enough room without having to break the set down. I asked if the inside could be reworked to fit a musical instrument, but they were not sure what I meant. I have a Gallagher half set badly in need of a case. Seth's site has cases listed, but he tells me he has been waiting for over a year for the company to make some!

The other alternative may be to try and build a case.

http://www.exploreproducts.com/guardfor ... uncase.htm

AlanB · Post by **AlanB** » Fri Feb 27, 2004 4:39 pm

I'm going to need a new case soon and am considering building an aluminium, or whatever, one. (Like they carry photo equip., in?) Any suggestions as to a source? Thanks

Alan

djm · Post by **djm** » Fri Feb 27, 2004 5:04 pm

AlanB, sorry but I don't know where you are. Try this in Canada, or follow the link to their US couterpart: https://www.tchweb.com/cgi-bin/TCH2.storefront/

Hope that helps,

djm

Jim McGuire · Post by **Jim McGuire** » Fri Feb 27, 2004 5:47 pm

Guardforce has a few models.

The one that you mention is designed for two breakdown shotguns and is very deep for a set of Irish pipes.

The single shotgun is adequate for a set of pipes but you must have a bellows connector that is detachable.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vi ... gory=22699

Jim McGuire · Post by **Jim McGuire** » Fri Feb 27, 2004 5:49 pm

That 2nd case that I mention is 34" long. There is another one out there by Guardforce at 32" in length.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vi ... gory=22699
Brand New... Vanguard Breakdown Shotgun Case (model 7252C). The measurements are 34" x 13 1/4" x 4 1/2". Features: black exterior with metallic gray aluminum trim, it has both combination & keyed locks, reinforced corners, impact resistant interior foam, deluxe carrying handle, approved for airline travel..

Ailin · Post by **Ailin** » Fri Feb 27, 2004 6:13 pm

Jim...Yes the one case is deep for uilleann pipes, but the trouble with the other cases for me that you are pointing out is that my bellows only closes to approximately six inches thickness. Otherwise they would work great.
Ailin

Jim McGuire · Post by **Jim McGuire** » Fri Feb 27, 2004 10:13 pm

My Froment bellows connector detaches; my Taylor bellows connection is leather and folds over.

Several other makers make bellows that are very flat. Michael Dow makes a great bellows (none better) and those bellows come apart, too.

If you are going to try to get the case on any airplane, the less depth the better. 34 x 12 x 4.5 gets in to the overhead easily and that profile of a case usually does not cause alarm for airline personnel.

danny · Post by **danny** » Fri Feb 27, 2004 10:40 pm

i got a case made from aluminium and it was heavy as f==k it was like carrying a coffin around.and wooden cases arent much better, the way to go is something light like fibre glass or plastic as long as its strong.cause there nothing worse than a heavy case if your walking,traveling around

Tony · Post by **Tony** » Sat Feb 28, 2004 9:02 am

The decision of what case to use could easily be more personal than the selection of the pipes going inside.

SKB has an attractive moulded case for $150US is 36" x 13" x 5" inside dimensions. It would require partly breaking down a full set, but it's strong. lightweight, has a musical instrument case appearance and fits inside overhead storage.

Jim McGuire · Post by **Jim McGuire** » Sat Feb 28, 2004 10:06 am

The Vanguard sells for about $75. It has foam inside, too.

Both the Vanguard and SKB would be good choices.

Jim McGuire · Post by **Jim McGuire** » Sat Feb 28, 2004 10:14 am

Here's a good range of shotgun cases that could be used:
http://www.exploreproducts.com/guncases.htm#441

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