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iwoodworkshop
Apr 11, 2011, 09:27 AM
I made a few wooden suitcases for my macbook(s) and i would like to now if you like them and if anyone has any comments/tips about the design.


Hellhammer
Apr 11, 2011, 09:31 AM
Nice! Was it hard to make? Do you have any fillings in there? If it's even a bit loose, it may sway while carrying it and wood is pretty tough so it could get dents or scratches.
iamvexed
Apr 11, 2011, 09:38 AM
That's sweet! How secure are those latches? I'd be worried about it coming open and dumping the MBP, which would make me cry.

I'm also curious with what you've lined the inside to protect the MBP.
iwoodworkshop
Apr 11, 2011, 09:49 AM
That's sweet! How secure are those latches? I'd be worried about it coming open and dumping the MBP, which would make me cry.

I'm also curious with what you've lined the inside to protect the MBP.

The latches are very secure, i tested it dropping it 3 meters form the stairs. The inside has a lining of small strips of rubber covered with velvet

Nice! Was it hard to make? Do you have any fillings in there? If it's even a bit loose, it may sway while carrying it and wood is pretty tough so it could get dents or scratches.


It has a filling of rubber and velvet so it's very secure, it is made out of 100% wood ((http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zebrawood)) I have also made some of other woods.
As with all kind of woods (and other materials) if you bumb it hard enough it will get scratched.

right now i am making a suitcase from ebony wood with a solid silver apple logo (for personal use ofcours), here are some pictures of one case and the ebony case being build
Big D 51
Apr 11, 2011, 09:59 AM
Nice work.
v66jack
Apr 11, 2011, 10:14 AM
Very nice. How heavy is it?
iwoodworkshop
Apr 11, 2011, 10:19 AM
Very nice. How heavy is it?

The zebrawood one weights about one kilo, funny thing is that my wife uses it for her documents when she goes to office. She does not have a macbook she uses..... well you now what OS i mean...:-) And i refuse to buld suitcases for windows laptops...:-)
v66jack
Apr 11, 2011, 07:00 PM
And i refuse to buld suitcases for windows laptops...:-)

Good for you!!!
Lone Deranger
Apr 11, 2011, 07:08 PM
Wow... they're looking great! Wonderful craftsmanship!
There's just something special about wood in combination with the hi-tech.
iTunes-Luv
Apr 15, 2011, 09:13 AM
Nicely done.
Wondering if you can make an angry bird version, something like this.
Will be a special gift this Xmas

http://www.buyfrompowerseller.com/product_images/uploaded_images/macbook-angry-bird-leather-case-cover.jpg
benhollberg
Apr 15, 2011, 09:18 AM
What size is that, it looks like 15"? Also can you get anything else in there or just the Mac?
iwoodworkshop
Apr 15, 2011, 10:48 AM
What size is that, it looks like 15"? Also can you get anything else in there or just the Mac?

This is the 13inch one, but i have also made them for the 15" and 17" macbooks.

Funny thing is that most of my customers use it as a regular briefcase/suitcase, I also made them in custom sizes.

Nicely done.
Wondering if you can make an angry bird version, something like this.
Will be a special gift this Xmas

http://www.buyfrompowerseller.com/product_images/uploaded_images/macbook-angry-bird-leather-case-cover.jpg

It can be done, providing thet the owners of Angry birds do not have a problem with this.