I've just ordered a Dixon 2 piece polymer flute and am looking for suggestions regarding a case. I'm probably looking more for a hard case but here in Australia everything is geared towards classical flutes. Also, most cases I've seen online seem to be molded for 3 piece flutes.
Is there any case available or would I be best off trying to make one.
I won't be taking it out for a while but I still like to have it well protected in case it does need to go out.
I have one of Dixon's three-piece polymer flutes, it came with a nice hard case.
BUT...
I wanted an alternative method of carrying it around in my pack, so I simply got some fabric and a sewing machine and made a simple roll-up, rather like a tool or knife roll-up pouch, with pockets in it.
A cord goes around the outside.
Cost about half a buck.
Simple, cheap, and it protects the instrument.
I did exactly the same thing Rook did. I bought dark green quilted material at the fabric store, and made enough pockets for my flute parts and for extras, like cork grease. It all rolls up and gets tied shut with a sneaker lace. I don't know how to use a sewing machine, so I used a needle and thread.
I think it's more fun when you make things yourself.
Polymer Flutes are fairly indestructible unless you throw them on the fire. A soft hand-made case (you can also use soft leather or vinyl) will do the job fine.
I have made many fife and whistle cases from felt, easy to work with, and if you want more padding, just throw in some extra folds, and stich around the edges. Leave it long so it folds over on the top, make it wider if you want the two sections to fit in side by side, even stitch it down the middle to create multiple pockets.
If you still hanker after a hard case despite all the excellent suggestions here, you could buy a watercolour painting set. They come in flattish wooden boxes in a variety of sizes. Take out the plastic trays of paints and use them in another recipe. Then attach a handle to the wood (drawer/door handles work well) and put some padding inside. I've used bits of old camping mats for the lid and thicker foam for the base - at work I have access to some splendid stuff pre-scored in square columns which can be picked out to form depressions, but I'm sure ordinary foam would do. Then if you like you can cover this with suedette / faux suede, which I believe Will Harmon recommended in another similar discussion. Also, though decidedly unPC despite their initials, pistol cases do work. They don't look very nice though, but I suppose they could be painted.
Dixon 2 Piece Polymer Flute
Dixon 2 Piece Polymer Flute
Hi all,
I've just ordered a Dixon 2 piece polymer flute and am looking for suggestions regarding a case. I'm probably looking more for a hard case but here in Australia everything is geared towards classical flutes. Also, most cases I've seen online seem to be molded for 3 piece flutes.
Is there any case available or would I be best off trying to make one.
I won't be taking it out for a while but I still like to have it well protected in case it does need to go out.
Cheers,
Cam
# Posted on August 5th 2009 by camwebby
Re: Dixon 2 Piece Polymer Flute
I have one of Dixon's three-piece polymer flutes, it came with a nice hard case.
BUT...
I wanted an alternative method of carrying it around in my pack, so I simply got some fabric and a sewing machine and made a simple roll-up, rather like a tool or knife roll-up pouch, with pockets in it.
A cord goes around the outside.
Cost about half a buck.
Simple, cheap, and it protects the instrument.
Rather like this, but you get the idea, I'm sure.
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B001G0MHAO/ref=asc_df_B001G0MHAO867256?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&tag=nextag-tools-tier2-delta-20&linkCode=asn&creative=380341&creativeASIN=B001G0MHAO
Good luck.
# Posted on August 5th 2009 by Piece
Re: Dixon 2 Piece Polymer Flute
I did exactly the same thing Rook did. I bought dark green quilted material at the fabric store, and made enough pockets for my flute parts and for extras, like cork grease. It all rolls up and gets tied shut with a sneaker lace. I don't know how to use a sewing machine, so I used a needle and thread.
I think it's more fun when you make things yourself.
# Posted on August 5th 2009 by Greg the Piano Tuner
Re: Dixon 2 Piece Polymer Flute
Polymer Flutes are fairly indestructible unless you throw them on the fire. A soft hand-made case (you can also use soft leather or vinyl) will do the job fine.
# Posted on August 5th 2009 by Bredna
Re: Dixon 2 Piece Polymer Flute
Unless it has keys.
# Posted on August 5th 2009 by Bredna
Re: Dixon 2 Piece Polymer Flute
I have made many fife and whistle cases from felt, easy to work with, and if you want more padding, just throw in some extra folds, and stich around the edges. Leave it long so it folds over on the top, make it wider if you want the two sections to fit in side by side, even stitch it down the middle to create multiple pockets.
# Posted on August 6th 2009 by AlBrown
Re: Dixon 2 Piece Polymer Flute
I wholeheartedly agree, Greg - there is a unique pleasure when using something you made yourself.
You also, with a little effort, get just what you wanted.
I jsut started in blacksmithing, and cannot wait to forge my first steel bodhran tipper.
I figure about 10 inches long, 3/4 inch roundstock, heavy mallet heads -
THEN wait for the critics to make their funny little comments...
Cheers.
# Posted on August 6th 2009 by Piece
Re: Dixon 2 Piece Polymer Flute
It's a door stop!
It's a potato masher!
It's a tipper!
No - it's ALL of them!
it's the New Mega Beat Drum Tipper, the indestructable bodhran tipper from US Steel.
(also available at Acme Drum Heads.)
# Posted on August 6th 2009 by Piece
Re: Dixon 2 Piece Polymer Flute
If you still hanker after a hard case despite all the excellent suggestions here, you could buy a watercolour painting set. They come in flattish wooden boxes in a variety of sizes. Take out the plastic trays of paints and use them in another recipe. Then attach a handle to the wood (drawer/door handles work well) and put some padding inside. I've used bits of old camping mats for the lid and thicker foam for the base - at work I have access to some splendid stuff pre-scored in square columns which can be picked out to form depressions, but I'm sure ordinary foam would do. Then if you like you can cover this with suedette / faux suede, which I believe Will Harmon recommended in another similar discussion. Also, though decidedly unPC despite their initials, pistol cases do work. They don't look very nice though, but I suppose they could be painted.
# Posted on August 8th 2009 by Slightly Mad Scientist