Author Topic: Loose Case (Read 440 times)

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!

edwardofhuncote · « **Reply #1 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

sonicus · « **Reply #2 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

stout71 · « **Reply #3 on:** December 16, 2015, 10:34:30 AM »

That's the one. Thank you!

jazzyvee · « **Reply #4 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

sonicus · « **Reply #5 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)

jazzyvee · « **Reply #6 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.

sonicus · « **Reply #7 on:** December 16, 2015, 12:33:16 PM »

Good point !

stout71 · « **Reply #8 on:** December 16, 2015, 01:16:02 PM »

+1 to Jazzy

mica · « **Reply #9 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.

All the cases in our last order came like this No more sliding locks.

sonicus · « **Reply #10 on:** December 18, 2015, 12:27:28 AM »

Looking good ! I like that kind .

Wolf

FC Bass · « **Reply #11 on:** December 18, 2015, 08:51:25 AM »

Yeah, 100% improvement there! :-)

I'll post some pictures of the straps on my case later.

FC Bass · « **Reply #12 on:** December 18, 2015, 12:17:48 PM »

The strap on my case:

I think the previous owner bought the case like this.