Hey guys, I came across this inexpensive case that I wanted to use for a briefcase table with PVC pipe legs... do you think it would be good (in other words, I'm putting a close-up pad on it)?

Thanks!
SH

Hmmm...hard to tell. Can you post a picture or something?

Mark.

OOPS! didn't post the link! sorry. Here is the link.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000MSG......i=507846

UPDATE:

Also found this case. If you guys wouldn't mind checking this out also.

http://www.amazon.com/Aluminum-Laptop-Br......&sr=8-19

Hi SH

I have several of these cases. They certainly are inexpensive. They are not very strong though. I started out with a black one and have since gotten two silver ones. The inside lining has come loose on all three over time. I just glued it back in with a large bottle of contact cement. The skin is very thin. I think you would have to put some serious reinforcement inside to be able to fasten flanges to the case to use it how I think you want to. I doubt that it would work with a single support, the material is too flimsy. A three leg support could work though.

Have you looked at Michael Ammars table plans? I built one according to his specs for about 10 dollars worth of materials and it is really great!

John

I was going for a 4 leg support

Nope, haven't looked at his table plans... PM me please.

THanks,
SH

I use these too, they also come in red at home depot, which makes a cool magic color. I use one as a general case and the others to hold extensive routines with multiple props, ie, my snake basket has its own red case.
I use an aluminum waiters stand, which can be carried sideways in the same hand as the case, so to me this works about as well as a "briefcase table" and has the advantage of looking professional without appearing tricked or prepared in any way. And a whole lot easier, too.
marc

3 legs work better. A 4th leg can cause the table to wobble, unless the lengths are perfect.

I prefer a catalog case or a plastic tote. A briefcase reorients the props, causing loose ones to tumble, when you set the case down to open it. This doesn't occur with a catalog case or a tote.

Is it possible to use a Catalog case with a close up pad?

Or any way to make the props not tumble? maybe a magnetic cover? Now I'm thinking

Sam

One case I got came with a customizable foam rubber insert. The idea was to just tear out little squares until you have cubby holes to put various size items into. I have also tried taking a regular piece of foam rubber and tearing/cutting holes in it to hold props in place. Finally I gave up and got a different kind of case. Like this

http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/di......er=36871

I wish it came in black but it works well to carry on to the stage and hold things upright. I put mine on a chair off to the side of the stage.

I bout a half dozen from Home Depot for $19.99. They come in Red, Black, and Silver.