Relining a case

Ron Victoria · Post by **Ron Victoria** » 4 Jun 2005 4:58 pm

I just won the auction for this royaltone. I already posted on WTB for a knob but need some info on replacing the material in the case. http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=33040&item=7325901954&rd=1

Would a fabric store carry the crushed velvet? What type of glue would be best to use?

Ron

Andy Barlo · Post by **Andy Barlo** » 4 Jun 2005 5:26 pm

I just built a new case for my Rick and got the same exact red crushed velvet shown in your picture. I bought it at the fabric store and put a 1/4 inch foam rubber under the velvet. I then stapled it down along the perimeter of the case. If you run your fingers across the staples the velvet will cover up the staples. This is the second one I've built and it seems to work for me. Good luck.

Andy Barlo · Post by **Andy Barlo** » 4 Jun 2005 5:30 pm

Forgot to mention that you can use contact cement also. Coat both the velvet and the case. Wait until tacky then lay in place.

Jan Hess · Post by **Jan Hess** » 5 Jun 2005 7:44 am

Hi Ron; I just replaced the handle on my fender tweed case. I had to pull back the liner a ways to put the rivets in and I noticed it appeared to be glued with regular wood glue.I've taken things apart (glued with wood glue) before and noticed the glue was very brittle the same as my liner glue.So you could probably use almost anything as long as any squeeze outwas kept under control. I like Andy's use of staples also.So I would suggest using both in the appropriate places.Staples where you can & glue where you can't.

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George Manno · Post by **George Manno** » 5 Jun 2005 7:49 am

Ron,
a very thin coat of Krylon spray adhesive will work. My wife and I have relined several cases. This works great. If there is a MICHAEL's art supply shop in your neighborhood, they stock several brands of this glue.
Good luck.

George

Ian McLatchie · Post by **Ian McLatchie** » 5 Jun 2005 10:15 am

Ron: Congratulations. The Royaltone is such a beautiful instrument, and they're pretty hard to come by. This one looks in pretty decent shape (case notwithstanding). You got a great bargain.

I've relined a number of cases. If you want to do a really professional job, contact cement is definitely the way to go. You should have no problem finding a very similar red velvet in any good fabric store. That material is thick enough that you shouldn't have to worry about any bleeding through of the glue. If you want to play it extra safe you can always use spray contact cement. Works great, but nasty to use.