Lars Thomas
12-13-2003, 1:28 AM
I have been asked to make a few (six) football cases for a member of the Pittsburgh Steelers. I am a huge football fan, so I am very excited to 'tackle' this project. I'm actually a Ravens fan, so I am selling out in way. But oh well.
I've checked on-line and frankly, was disappointed at the commercial offerings. I recalled seeing one here, so I went back and found the one built by Mark Valsi. That's along the lines of what I'm thinking of (sans the table). I liked the way Mark's case was larger then the ball (both taller and wider). I certainly want to incorporate glass sides and a mirrored back. I was thinking I would make it out of maple so the ball would stand out better. But the idea of using cherry to better 'blend' in with the ball seems intriguing too. Or what about using black and yellow wood (for the Steelers). I can think of a few options for 'black' wood. But, is there a 'yellow' wood?
I'd like to include some design details that are symbolic of the Steelers (hmm . . .I wonder if there is anyway I can include some metal). Can any Steelers fans think of a design detail that maybe important to a Steeler. I wonder if there is some interesting architectural element on Hientz field? What do you guys think of a some type of cove molding with laser engraved footballs (think footballs laid end to end) or Steeler Logos? Keith/Arron - can you engrave on a small (as in tight radius) concave surface?
How about lighting? I'd be somewhat concerned about heat in the enclosed case. But there must be some type of lights (i.e.: LED) that puts off little heat.
Any ideas and/or pixs that you guys (and girls) are willing to share, I'd love to hear. Thanks. Lars
I've checked on-line and frankly, was disappointed at the commercial offerings. I recalled seeing one here, so I went back and found the one built by Mark Valsi. That's along the lines of what I'm thinking of (sans the table). I liked the way Mark's case was larger then the ball (both taller and wider). I certainly want to incorporate glass sides and a mirrored back. I was thinking I would make it out of maple so the ball would stand out better. But the idea of using cherry to better 'blend' in with the ball seems intriguing too. Or what about using black and yellow wood (for the Steelers). I can think of a few options for 'black' wood. But, is there a 'yellow' wood?
I'd like to include some design details that are symbolic of the Steelers (hmm . . .I wonder if there is anyway I can include some metal). Can any Steelers fans think of a design detail that maybe important to a Steeler. I wonder if there is some interesting architectural element on Hientz field? What do you guys think of a some type of cove molding with laser engraved footballs (think footballs laid end to end) or Steeler Logos? Keith/Arron - can you engrave on a small (as in tight radius) concave surface?
How about lighting? I'd be somewhat concerned about heat in the enclosed case. But there must be some type of lights (i.e.: LED) that puts off little heat.
Any ideas and/or pixs that you guys (and girls) are willing to share, I'd love to hear. Thanks. Lars