In article , Peter
Hyde wrote:

In article ,
"Mike Marlow" wrote:

"Mark Davis" wrote in message
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I am refurbishing an old rectangular bass case to use for another
guitar. I'm at the point where I'm almost ready to put new vinyl on the
outside and new lining and padding on the inside. I know that I need to
have a smooth surface to glue the fabrics to, but is it important to
get every bit of the old glue off the wood, or can I just sand it
smooth and reglue. Most of the glue is gone, but there are a few spots,
particularly along the edges of the insides of the shell where it
curves, that have a pretty good glue accumulation. Thanks.


If you use a contact cement Mark, you don't need to get every bit off. Do
be careful though and get it perfectly flat. Every minor imperfection in
your surface is going to telegraph through the new vinyl.

Mike,
I refurbished a 1930's banjo case a few years ago and I can offer the
following.
Get Tolex from Stumac for covering the outside. Sand the whole surface
thoroughly as any slight mark or dust speck will be magnified through
the covering.
Use HIDE glue. Apply glue hot and use a warm clothes iron with light
pressure to smooth covering and also remove wrinkles around curves.
Don't be afraid to cut darts to allow tight radius curves.
Try to use original edge treatment around lid and case.
I figured that the amount of labour I put in and the materials, I ended
up with a $1000 case. It was worth it and made me appreciate the skill
used by the original maker probably in a sweat shop somewhere in the US

I have ordered Tolex from ampwares.com. I found some flannel material
at Hobby Lobby for the inner lining. Did you also use hide glue for the
inner lining? Thanks.

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Mark Davis
San Angelo, TX