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Alembic products => Owning an Alembic => Troubleshooting => Topic started by: stout71 on December 16, 2015, 08:25:52 AM

Title: Loose Case
Post by: stout71 on December 16, 2015, 08:25:52 AM

Hey guys and gals.  There is some play even when all 3 locks are snapped shut.  It worries me a little because of the gem I carry in it.  Awhile back someone posted a picture of a leather reinforcement strap affixed on one side perpendicularly to the length of the case that would snap to the other side.  If you know where that thread link is, please send it so I have an example of what I want the leather shop to make for me.  Thank you!

Title: Loose Case
Post by: edwardofhuncote on December 16, 2015, 09:31:28 AM

Here's Flip's (fc_spoiler) Showcase thread for his Series I... about halfway down you'll see the auxiliary straps on his case. No clue where they came from.
 
http://club.alembic.com/Images/411/208971.html?1448679330 (http://club.alembic.com/index.php?topic=8323)

Title: Loose Case
Post by: sonicus on December 16, 2015, 10:33:08 AM

Flip's straps look good , nice work . They look custom perhaps .  
 I have been using those suit case straps that one can purchase in a luggage store.  
 
Wolf

Title: Loose Case
Post by: stout71 on December 16, 2015, 10:34:30 AM

That's the one.  Thank you!

Title: Loose Case
Post by: jazzyvee on December 16, 2015, 10:52:25 AM

I have used those luggage straps that you speak of Wolf.
This is one similar to mine.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Strength-Travel-Luggage-Strap-Combination/dp/B00V5WANAE/ref=lp_1769599031_1_4/279-6923144-1411006?s=luggage&ie=UTF8&qid=1450292065&sr=1-4 (http://www.amazon.co.uk/Strength-Travel-Luggage-Strap-Combination/dp/B00V5WANAE/ref=lp_1769599031_1_4/279-6923144-1411006?s=luggage&ie=UTF8&qid=1450292065&sr=1-4)

Title: Loose Case
Post by: sonicus on December 16, 2015, 11:02:36 AM

Jazzyvee , those are the ones ! I pass the strap through directly under the case handle so that it limits slippage off the case .  
 
Wolf
 
(Message edited by sonicus on December 16, 2015)

Title: Loose Case
Post by: jazzyvee on December 16, 2015, 11:28:42 AM

I think it's about time those vintage suitcase type locks and  handles  are scrapped for something more secure especially taking account of the weight of alembic basses that they are intended to carry and protect.

Title: Loose Case
Post by: sonicus on December 16, 2015, 12:33:16 PM

Good point !

Title: Loose Case
Post by: stout71 on December 16, 2015, 01:16:02 PM

+1 to Jazzy

Title: Loose Case
Post by: mica on December 17, 2015, 10:24:14 PM

Mary has asked the case company to provide our cases with three of these latches and we are much happier with them.  
 
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/394/222795.jpg)
 
All the cases in our last order came like this  No more sliding locks.

Title: Loose Case
Post by: sonicus on December 18, 2015, 12:27:28 AM

Looking good ! I like that kind .  
 
  Wolf

Title: Loose Case
Post by: FC Bass on December 18, 2015, 08:51:25 AM

Yeah, 100% improvement there! :-)
 
I'll post some pictures of the straps on my case later.

Title: Loose Case
Post by: FC Bass on December 18, 2015, 12:17:48 PM

The strap on my case:  
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/394/222866.jpg)
 
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/394/222867.jpg)
 
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/394/222868.jpg)
 
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/394/222869.jpg)
  I think the previous owner bought the case like this.