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Topic: Replacing Case Handle |
Jonathan Lam
From:
Brooklyn, NY
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Posted 15 Jun 2008 4:17 pm |
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| I have a BMI with teh standard case, btu the rubber handle is already starting to come apart. Any advice for replacing the oem handle with a better quality more comfortable handle? |
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John Billings
From:
Ohio, USA
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Posted 16 Jun 2008 5:38 am
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| I got the handle on the case for my Fingertip replaced at a luggage shop. Very nice leather handle with springsteel inside. Very strong. They only charged me $25! The same handle from different suppliers on the internet was $25, without the shipping. And I'd have had to install it myself. I went to Cleveland Luggage Supply. They sell every kind of luggage imaginable, but they also do repairs. |
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Jonathan Lam
From:
Brooklyn, NY
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Posted 16 Jun 2008 7:06 am
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| Can you send me a link of the handle you have? |
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John Billings
From:
Ohio, USA
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Posted 16 Jun 2008 7:09 am
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I tried to post a pic of it for you but the pic function doesn't seem to be woikin'!
I'll try your email. |
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John Billings
From:
Ohio, USA
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Posted 16 Jun 2008 7:11 am
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| Hmmm,,, couldn't get a pic to load there either! Email me your email address and I'll send it to you. |
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John Billings
From:
Ohio, USA
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Posted 16 Jun 2008 7:36 am
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Pretty much like this one. L 1847. You want one that only has a seam on top.
http://tinyurl.com/6ejs6b |
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Jack Stoner
From:
Kansas City, MO
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Posted 16 Jun 2008 12:28 pm
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| I recently built a two piece case set for my Franklin. HERE is what I used for the handles. |
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John Billings
From:
Ohio, USA
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Posted 16 Jun 2008 12:49 pm
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Try again. Again, very strong and very comfortable. Jack, although those handles are the ultimate in strength and durability, I've found them to be very uncomfortable. I have to wear gloves when I lift anything with those handles. They're just too small around. They dig into my hands cuz they just don't spread the weight over a large enough area. I've got them on a few pieces of gear.
The leather handle is nice and soft, but hides an interior of spring steel. The handle loops that go around the hoops fastened to the case are steel. They also came in a couple other colors of leather.
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