Subject: NorthStar Horizon Case Cover Replacements
From: "Andrew Lynch" <lynchaj at yahoo.com>
Date: Mon, 18 Jun 2007 17:35:13 -0400
To: <cctech at classiccmp.org>
Hi,
I noticed in another cctech mailing list thread about the NorthStar Horizon
case cover replacements. Recently, I procured a NorthStar Horizon which is
missing its original wooden case cover and I was looking to either buy an
original replacement or make a new one.
I did not get a lot of responses to my queries on other forums for a
replacement wooden case cover so I am considering fabricating my own.
Apparently, it is common for Horizons to have lost their wooden covers over
time for many reasons and others have done what I am considering.
Has anyone built replacement NorthStar Horizon case covers before and would
be willing to build more? They do not look terribly sophisticated to build
provided you have access to a table saw and the proper bits. I was planning
on just copying the dimensions from another Horizon wooden case cover I
already have.
If anyone has a spare NorthStar Horizon wooden case cover, has built new
ones, or knows how to build a replacement, I would certainly like to hear
from you. Please email me or post here.
Thank you in advance.
First it's a simple 3 sided thing. with a groove routed (or kerf cut) to
overlap the cover. The corners are mitered, grooved for biscuts and glued.
I added two 1/2" cleats to the corners of mine when I reglued it. There
are 4 recessed hole for screws to secure it. Nominal material is 3/4 oak
ply though current dimension materials would work as well. There is
nothing special about it or difficulty in making it.
The metal cover is simple but without a bending brake it's not easy to do.
Allison