I’ve been trying to get a nice whistle case for a Sindt D whistle and finally found a great place to have this done. I was driving through the Adirondaks last week,stopped off at this shop in the middle of nowhere and asked the owner about having a whistle case made. 15 minutes (and $24) later I left with a beautiful leather case. I liked it so much that I had a double case made for a Bb/A combination. It’s gorgeous! Anyway, if anyone has an interest in such items, the owner is Tom Amoroso, Childwold, NY. He’s got a website at http://www.leatherartisan.com And no, I am not related to him nor is he a friend of mine. Just wanted to share my happy experience with an excellent leathersmith.
[ This Message was edited by: GFox on 2002-08-10 23:22 ]
Looks like a great place! People, if you have never been to the Adirondacks, you are missing a wonderful vacation opportunity. Gorgeous mountains, lakes, great places to eat, shop, mostly without the usual tourist glitz ( yes, there is a bit of that too). With any luck, I’ll be taking a day hike there tomorrow!
BTW-- if you plan on visiting there, drop me an e-mail: I live about 2 hr from the mountains, on the way for most people travelling from the south and east.
Neat website. Could you post a pic of your case, or give us a bit more specifics? From the look of his other wares, it would be a soft case…how does it close? I am looking for a case, but haven’t really thought of the details.
Sounds nice. If it is leather, though, remember to check every so often for moisture buildup. I don 't know that it’d harm the whistle, but with one that nice, there’s no point in taking chances. I know that gun manufacturers make it clear that guns should never be stored in leather cases, even lined ones.
I’ll try and get a picture out on these. The smaller case (for the D whistle) is fastened with a standard brass snap. The double case (Bb/A) is fastened at the top with a velcroe fastener. The leather is thick enough to offer the protection I want without being bulky. They’re also quite attractive in an understated way. I’ve always been concerned about chipping the mouthpiece and the cases seem up to the job of avoiding this problem.
[ This Message was edited by: GFox on 2002-08-11 12:45 ]
I have posted this before, but its worth telling again. I got this metal “Anvil” type briefcase years ago. I then went to a furniture re-upholstering place and asked them to cut me a chunk of foam rubber to the bottom and top inside dimensions of the case itself. Then they glued the blocks in place with some kind of secret glue. I went home, took a surgical scalpel (you can use an exacto knife) and cut channels or ditches (depending upon what side of the tracks you live) the size of each key of whistle and then placed my nicest whistles in them. They rest there to this day, fully protected top bottom and sides by the foam.
This was just a cheap way to do what I have seen professional photographers do for years with their fancy, schmancy Zero Halliburton cases. So you think you’ve got the market cornered, eh? Hah! Mine works as good and is about 80% cheaper. Nyah, nyah.