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Originally Posted by coleman
Has anyone seen something that would make a good case made from metal? I'm thinking aluminum would be the best choice. The polycarb cases seem like they'd add more thickness then I'd want. I think if you could get basically the included cover, bud made with aluminum leaves, and with something to hold the cover shut, I'd be all about that.
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I was looking into this before I found a cheap polycarb source. (See
https://www.mobileread.com/forums/showthread.php?t=11420)
You could use a two-part case machined out of metal. I asked a local shop about taking a 5"x7.25"x0.5" piece of aluminum and milling out a 4.85"x7"x0.35" hole. Then cut a 5"x7.25" sheet of 1/8" aluminum sheet for a cover. Hinges and latches are tricky in aluminum, but you could use a steel cover and magnets. It was only a $15 part to have fabricated, and lining it with fabric should prevent scratches. Maybe clever use of fabric could provide you
a hinge as well as scratch prevention.
If you have one made, don't forget to send us pictures.