Saxophones Case refurbishment

I did this case renovation a while back. A few pictures posted here and there but nothing of the complete build.
Sometimes there are no options for a aftermarket replacement case. So this is what happens when you try to restore what you have. It’s very time consuming but in this case (pun intended )worth it.

This is a case to a 1933-ish H. Bettoney metal clarinet. Initial inspection it looked like it just needed a few spots of glue.

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I’ve never done a complete overhaul of a case before. Previously I’ve had some success relining the interior of a flute case.

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I’ve had extensive formal training in cabinet furniture/Millworks. Originally the trade I planned my future for. Things change. This project is well within my comfort zone. I actually started to giggle because this was just stupid. I’m only doing this because I can and need the case. I already know this is going to be 50 hours of work.
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@murrayatuptown , somehow, I thought your sax was a bari, my bad. :doh: Alto cases tend to be a little less expensive. Plus, there is more to select from, as more people buy altos. One thing I've learned. Although a gig bag is easier to tool around in, I've sustained dents to my altos, they just don't protect as well as a hard case.
 

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