The Mudcat Café TM
Thread #92155   Message #3041764
Posted By: EBarnacle
27-Nov-10 - 10:15 PM
Thread Name: Does anyone restore old guitar cases?
Subject: RE: Does anyone restore old guitar cases?
If you are not locked into original, consider rivetting hardware store hinges to the case. Most really good hardware stores have copper rivets or nails.

Get copper or brass washers that fit snugly over them. After inserting the nails, cut them off about 1/8" past the washers, one at a time. Use the horn on your vise at home as a base. Strike the cut end lightly and repeatedly until you have made a tight burr over the washer. Repeat the job until you have properly fastened the hinges in place.

Then reinstall the lining. Now, that's a real conversation piece.