I do recall, on another piping list, someone mentioning using a length of
(wide) plastic drainpipe with a strap riveted on for carrying purposes (the
ends being made from drainpipe "end bits" they use to seal off a pipe - the
unused end being stuck with the solvent..
Of course, quite waterproof but one would have to ensure the bellows fitted
in as well..
Colin Hill.
PS Yeah, I remember the Dutch guy and his Pelican case. I think he also has
his squad jumping up and down on it as well. All survived.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Richard Shuttleworth" <rshuttlewo...@sympatico.ca>
To: "Philip Gruar" <phi...@gruar.clara.net>; "DEREK LOFTHOUSE"
<dloftho...@shaw.ca>
Cc: "Dartmouth NPS" <nsp@cs.dartmouth.edu>
Sent: Thursday, February 18, 2010 3:31 PM
Subject: [NSP] Re: pipe cases
I also use a Pelican 1550 case for my NSP when I am traveling between
Canada and the UK. As Derek says, it is too big to use as carry-on for
Air Canada but it meets British Airways carry-on dimensions.
----- Original Message -----
From: "DEREK LOFTHOUSE" <dloftho...@shaw.ca>
To: "Philip Gruar" <phi...@gruar.clara.net>
Cc: "Dartmouth NPS" <nsp@cs.dartmouth.edu>
Sent: Thursday, February 18, 2010 9:30 AM
Subject: [NSP] Re: pipe cases
I use a Pelican 1550 case that holds my NSP, Border Pipes, Flute,
assorted whistles and even a few tune books. It is pretty big and bulky
but Pelican cases are literally indestructable.
I used last fall flying from Canada to England and back, had no
hesitation giving it to the baggage handlers. I dont' think it even got
scratched. The 1550 is a touch too big for Air Canada carry-on, and I
was carrying a hurdy gurdy anyway.
There is a Belgian on the HurdyGurdy list, who is in the military, who
has tried to blow up his Pelican case (empty) with grenades but it
survived intact.
Granted the case is large, but if you travel and or fly it could save
your instruments.
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