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revfish · 07-25-2010, 07:03 PM

None of the standard nook covers fit my needs to I made a homebrew that is almost perfect. I got the At-A-Glance planner cover for $15 from OfficeMax, reinforced both the front and back covers with 1/8" thick plexiglas that I had laying around. I then padded the area between the plexi and the inside layer with the foam from the nook packaging. After removing the zipper pull from the inside, I put a few strips of clear packing tape inside the back cover to provide a mounting area for a silicone non-slip pad made for cars. This keeps the nook from siding around in a well-padded and reinforced case that zips all around.

I am attaching pics of completed case with nook (completed with a custom skin from Unique Skins) in place, and removed. I also am including a shot of bravery. I am holding my case open and vertical with the nook being held in place by the silicone pad. as long as the motion is a sliding type, the pad holds it perfectly. If the nook is pulled away such as if it we turned upside down, it will release it.

ETA: Sorry for the crappy phone pix but that is all I have at home. The only thing that would make it better is if I had some way of attaching the clips that fit the nook.

07-25-2010, 07:03 PM	#4
revfish The Pastor of Disaster Posts: 202 Karma: 994 Join Date: Apr 2008 Device: Sony PRS-650, Apple iPad 3 64GB Wifi	None of the standard nook covers fit my needs to I made a homebrew that is almost perfect. I got the At-A-Glance planner cover for $15 from OfficeMax, reinforced both the front and back covers with 1/8" thick plexiglas that I had laying around. I then padded the area between the plexi and the inside layer with the foam from the nook packaging. After removing the zipper pull from the inside, I put a few strips of clear packing tape inside the back cover to provide a mounting area for a silicone non-slip pad made for cars. This keeps the nook from siding around in a well-padded and reinforced case that zips all around. I am attaching pics of completed case with nook (completed with a custom skin from Unique Skins) in place, and removed. I also am including a shot of bravery. I am holding my case open and vertical with the nook being held in place by the silicone pad. as long as the motion is a sliding type, the pad holds it perfectly. If the nook is pulled away such as if it we turned upside down, it will release it. ETA: Sorry for the crappy phone pix but that is all I have at home. The only thing that would make it better is if I had some way of attaching the clips that fit the nook. Attached Thumbnails Last edited by revfish; 07-25-2010 at 07:06 PM.