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 More options 1 Nov 2007, 10:04
Newsgroups: comp.sys.acorn.hardware
From: Jess <phantasm...@hotmail.com>
Date: Thu, 01 Nov 2007 10:04:41 GMT
Local: Thurs 1 Nov 2007 10:04
Subject: Re: DIY Laptop Cases
In message <d1d3613a4f.A.Lefe...@freeuk.com>
          A.Lefevre <le...@freeuk.com> wrote:

> Reading these comments on DIY Laptop Cases, I am remembering from somewhere
> in the distant past a kit for making a tool box. I can't recall whether I
> saw this at an exhibition, or read of it in a magazine.

> There was a sheet of metal, probably dural about 10 gauge or 1/16th inch,
> there was a length of channel, 'L' shaped but curved rather sharp angle.
> This must have been twice the thickness of the sheet and had a grove milled
> along each edge. Cut 4 pieces of the length of the sides of the sheet, slot
> the short side of the angle on to the sheet, the corners are then open, they
> weren't mitred, but I think a separate preformed corner was fitted. This was
> one half of the box. Do the same for the other half, fit pieces of sheet
> metal in the groves of the long side of this bottom part to make a deep
> box. I can't remember the details of fitting hinges or fasteners.

> Does it ring any bells with anyone, or is there any place one search for
> information? I presume it couldn't have been very successful otherwise they
> would still be around.

Sounds like the Vero kit I mentioned in a previous posting.

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