) I wanted something durable, that would hold my flute and whistles, but would also serve as an instrument stand. This is what I came up with:(Just click on the pictures to see them enlarged.)
This is a six inch pvc pipe cut down to about 16 inches with a pvc cap for the lid. The lid was cut and latches attached on the sides. There are also holes in the latches that provided a place to hook a strap (which keeps it securely locked/fastened). (Say hello to Hana...she had to sneak into the picture.)
For the inside, I cut mail tubes to desired lengths, lined the bottoms with foam and the entire inside of each with felt. I also made a pattern of my tube placement, cut out cardboard and foam, and layered them to hold the tubes in place.
This is the inside of the lid. I have used sticky back velcro for the cork grease (actually chap stick) and hygrometer. My humistat will also fit there. The black circle is the padding that I made to sit on top of the inside.
And here it is as an instrument stand.
Of course I had to make it "pretty"...er, uh...aesthetically pleasing too...and covered it with some fabric.
