My summer project
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My summer project
My wife got me a small vintage suitcase as an early Fathers Day gift. My summer project (to be completed before a trip to the beach at the end of July) is to convert it into a travel bar! I’ve started on the planning stages tonight. I’m going to buy three more 375ml bottles in addition to the one I have for spirits - gin, vodka, bourbon, and rye. A friend’s wife will etch the bottles with each spirit. I’ve repurposed two smaller glass bottles for mixers. I’ve got foam to line the main compartment that I will cut out to hold the bottles snug then line with fabric. I’ll add a space for a shaker and mixing glass and will need to squeeze in four glasses. I might have to go with only three spirits so that I have room for the glasses. I’ve picked up a cutting board that fits perfectly! I’m going to add some snaps to the teal tie down ribbons to hold everything in place, and I’ll store the various “tools of the trade” in the pouches built in to the top. I’m pretty excited about this!
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Re: My summer project
Nice idea....very stealthy.
Time and money? I’ve spent most of mine on booze and women. The rest I just wasted…
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Re: My summer project
That's a very nice idea: I'll be really interested to see how that finishes up looking. You'll need to make room to hold a small thermos that can take a quantity if ice cubes, just enough for a couple of drinks (each). Perhaps you could store that in one of the pouches inside the lid. All you'll need is a Panama hat and linen suit as you stroll down to the beach, very civilised.
Des
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Re: My summer project
Perfect aeroplane carry on luggage for a weekend city break somewhere
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Re: My summer project
We all have to make sacrifices in these difficult times. Quire an interesting project though.I might have to go with only three spirits so that I have room for the glasses.
I started out with nothing and I still have most of it left
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Re: My summer project
Brilliant idea Andrew
What you need to do for going for more spirits is something like this: https://www.laithwaites.co.uk/product/4 ... lsrc=aw.ds
What you need to do for going for more spirits is something like this: https://www.laithwaites.co.uk/product/4 ... lsrc=aw.ds
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Re: My summer project
Nice little project. As Des suggested ice would be a nice touch, just a warning though, I had a small thermos implode on me when full of ice last year. Lots of metallic glass dust and a jump inducing bang! I've yet to find a better solution though!
Looking forward to seeing the end result!
Looking forward to seeing the end result!
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Re: My summer project
A travel bar? Are you hoping to become a gross toper, Andrew?
I am on a whisky diet myself. I lost 2 days last week.
I am on a whisky diet myself. I lost 2 days last week.
Re: My summer project
Excited to see how it turns out Andrew !!
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Re: My summer project
I know that you've already got the foam, but have you looked at the 'cut and peel' foam that's used for tool storage (amongst other things)? In the U.K it's sold by a company called 'Shadow foam' and I'm sure it will be available in the U.S. The nice thing is that the cut away sections are a different colour so you can see at a glance if anything is missing. Not too expensive, and I'd be astonished if it isn't cheaper over there.I’ve got foam to line the main compartment that I will cut out to hold the bottles snug then line with fabric.
As for the Thermos shattering, just use a stainless steel flask. I carry one when out walking and they can take a proper beating without breaking. A polish with wire wool will have it looking (almost) like chrome.
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Re: My summer project
Incorporating ice cube storage might be a bridge too far. I’m thinking travel as in bring this with me to a rental for a week, not bring this with me to the beach for the day!
More like the Jolly Toper!
Drew
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Re: My summer project
I just looked up the Shadow Foam! It’s brilliant! Absolutely perfect for this application. With the ability to get a colored top, there’d be no need to line the foam with fabric for a more finished look. The foam I’ve got already is nothing special, just some left over cushioning from when my wife restuffed some sections of her couch. I’m going to look into this stuff. Thanks for the tip!exHowfener wrote: ↑Wed Jun 16, 2021 2:19 pm I know that you've already got the foam, but have you looked at the 'cut and peel' foam that's used for tool storage (amongst other things)? In the U.K it's sold by a company called 'Shadow foam' and I'm sure it will be available in the U.S. The nice thing is that the cut away sections are a different colour so you can see at a glance if anything is missing. Not too expensive, and I'd be astonished if it isn't cheaper over there.
EDITED TO ADD: I can’t easily source this in the US. If ordering from the UK site, it would cost more to ship than the actual cost of the product! This is frustrating because I could order a custom size to fit the suitcase perfectly. I’ll keep researching….
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Re: My summer project
Shadow foam is a bit pig to cut without a small router (it you are looking for nice results, that is). Kaizen foam is easier to cut (it’s peel off foam). Rockler is selling it.
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Thanks for the tip! Just found a 2’x4’ sheet that’s 2.8” thick on Amazon for a reasonable price. That size allows for messing up! Black top with a red core. The multilayered approach might make it easier to cut out the rounded shape needed for the bottles. Doesn’t need to be perfect, but just close enough for government work.
Drew
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