Indestructible Binder

Step 5: Connecting the Spine

This part is kind of tricky... you can use any method you want to.
I originally was going to use chainmaille links, but I would have to drill a hole every 6mm for that to work... and do it four times.
Then I was going to use hinges, but I didn't have enough to cover the whole spine.
So my last idea was to use some fake leather material I made before and rivet the binder together.

I screwed up multiple times. Try to not screw up like I did.

Comments

[soundmotor]

Nicely done! I like the leather hinges, very clever, silent, & durable. It also looks like you rounded all the corners of the aluminum so they don't snag or cut through a backpack. Great extra step.

[cowscankill]

Thanks for the support! I appreciate you vote :D

[wcgems]

It looks good but I wouldt call it indestructible as the faux leather will surely fray and need to be replaced. You might consider trying a couple of small metal hinges.

[cowscankill]

Make faux leather is made almost with the same process as micarta, just not as much cloth or resin. It will cut if it rubs on a metal edge or something, but I doubt it will fray for a long time.