Homemade Jetbook Lite cover

P.X. Fort · 01-21-2010, 12:59 PM

I modified a Leather Buisness Card holder purchased from staples fo $12. It is leather and is made by Staples. I could not find it on the Staples web site. I just happened upon it in the store.

I was looking far a case to put the Jetbook Lite in but I deciced that I want a book like cover which is more conducive to reading. I wanted something that would provide some protection during handling can be put in a bag.

I cut out the back of the leather holder to accomodate the battery compartment of the Jetbook Lite. I used fabric rivets to secure the area around the the cutout. I made small cuts on the fabric attached to the leather. These cuts created thin strips that can be lifted and placed over the corners of the Jetbook Lite to hold it in place. The bottom left corner of the Jetbook Lite is attached to the cover by some heavy duty nylon thread. The thread is inserted through the lanyard hole of the Jetbook Lite and fastend to the cover.

I added a leather string/strap which is woven in the binding area of the cover. The string/strap is long enough to wrap around the closed cover and the end is inserted into a small hole in the back corner out of the way.

Anyway I posted this so anyonw with a little desire and time could make one for themselves.

Also I do not need to remove it for a battery change. There is plenty of room.

LuBiB · 01-21-2010, 01:48 PM

that is the best looking jb lite case i have ever seen!

P.X. Fort · 01-21-2010, 02:03 PM

Thanks! It works well. Also, To be honest I got a little tired of people asking me what I had before I put the JBL in this cover. At first, I liked telling people about it. But the few who say "I like the smell and feel of books!" make me want to reply "Then keep an old smelly book around so you can smell it while you read on one of these" But now I don't even turn a head.

Kris777 · 01-21-2010, 03:10 PM

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Originally Posted by P.X. Fort

I modified a Leather Buisness Card holder purchased from staples fo $12. It is leather and is made by Staples. I could not find it on the Staples web site. I just happened upon it in the store.

I was looking far a case to put the Jetbook Lite in but I deciced that I want a book like cover which is more conducive to reading. I wanted something that would provide some protection during handling can be put in a bag.

I cut out the back of the leather holder to accomodate the battery compartment of the Jetbook Lite. I used fabric rivets to secure the area around the the cutout. I made small cuts on the fabric attached to the leather. These cuts created thin strips that can be lifted and placed over the corners of the Jetbook Lite to hold it in place. The bottom left corner of the Jetbook Lite is attached to the cover by some heavy duty nylon thread. The thread is inserted through the lanyard hole of the Jetbook Lite and fastend to the cover.

I added a leather string/strap which is woven in the binding area of the cover. The string/strap is long enough to wrap around the closed cover and the end is inserted into a small hole in the back corner out of the way.

Anyway I posted this so anyonw with a little desire and time could make one for themselves.

Also I do not need to remove it for a battery change. Them is plenty of room.

Super!

uRwhatUr · 01-21-2010, 04:07 PM

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Originally Posted by P.X. Fort

I modified a Leather Buisness Card holder purchased from staples fo $12. It is leather and is made by Staples. I could not find it on the Staples web site. I just happened upon it in the store.

Nice job! Would this happen to be the one you used? If so, looks to be very limited.

http://www.mbystaples.com/filing-and...ard-files/213/

P.X. Fort · 01-21-2010, 05:26 PM

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Originally Posted by uRwhatUr

Nice job! Would this happen to be the one you used? If so, looks to be very limited.

http://www.mbystaples.com/filing-and...ard-files/213/

Yes thats the one. Good find.

Limited? Well it worked out for me in the end

uRwhatUr · 01-21-2010, 05:53 PM

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Originally Posted by P.X. Fort

Yes thats the one. Good find.

Limited? Well it worked out for me in the end

I am glad it worked out for you. Limited in that there are only a few states and cities listed under the "Find stores that carry this product" link.

P.X. Fort · 01-21-2010, 06:10 PM

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Originally Posted by uRwhatUr

I am glad it worked out for you. Limited in that there are only a few states and cities listed under the "Find stores that carry this product" link.

Oh I see; however, I don't think you need to be tied to one product for this project. I'm sure there are similar or better supplies that could get the job done. This is just one concept that uses a cutout for the battery compartment, which was done to determine if it is needed and provides function.

kirbinster · 01-22-2010, 10:22 AM

Looks nice. I found a CD case at Walmart for about $5 that my wife uses. She keeps it in her purse and just takes the Jetbook out to read and zips it back in when done.

P.X. Fort · 01-22-2010, 12:09 PM

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Originally Posted by kirbinster

Looks nice. I found a CD case at Walmart for about $5 that my wife uses. She keeps it in her purse and just takes the Jetbook out to read and zips it back in when done.

Thats what I was going to do as well. Whats nice is that the JBL is not expensive so that its fun to be frugal with the case!

wackywalt · 01-26-2010, 10:28 PM

I agree, nice case and no zipper to have to deal with.

01-21-2010, 12:59 PM	#1
P.X. Fort Connoisseur Posts: 84 Karma: 100 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Pennsylvania, United States Device: JetBook Lite; EeePC 1005HA	Homemade Jetbook Lite cover I modified a Leather Buisness Card holder purchased from staples fo $12. It is leather and is made by Staples. I could not find it on the Staples web site. I just happened upon it in the store. I was looking far a case to put the Jetbook Lite in but I deciced that I want a book like cover which is more conducive to reading. I wanted something that would provide some protection during handling can be put in a bag. I cut out the back of the leather holder to accomodate the battery compartment of the Jetbook Lite. I used fabric rivets to secure the area around the the cutout. I made small cuts on the fabric attached to the leather. These cuts created thin strips that can be lifted and placed over the corners of the Jetbook Lite to hold it in place. The bottom left corner of the Jetbook Lite is attached to the cover by some heavy duty nylon thread. The thread is inserted through the lanyard hole of the Jetbook Lite and fastend to the cover. I added a leather string/strap which is woven in the binding area of the cover. The string/strap is long enough to wrap around the closed cover and the end is inserted into a small hole in the back corner out of the way. Anyway I posted this so anyonw with a little desire and time could make one for themselves. Also I do not need to remove it for a battery change. There is plenty of room. Attached Thumbnails Last edited by P.X. Fort; 01-21-2010 at 05:28 PM.

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01-21-2010, 01:48 PM	#2
LuBiB Banned Posts: 349 Karma: 1018593 Join Date: May 2009 Location: New York Device: jetBook, iPhone, JETBOOK COLOR!!	that is the best looking jb lite case i have ever seen!

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P.X. Fort Connoisseur Posts: 84 Karma: 100 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Pennsylvania, United States Device: JetBook Lite; EeePC 1005HA	Thanks! It works well. Also, To be honest I got a little tired of people asking me what I had before I put the JBL in this cover. At first, I liked telling people about it. But the few who say "I like the smell and feel of books!" make me want to reply "Then keep an old smelly book around so you can smell it while you read on one of these" But now I don't even turn a head.

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