help needed please

[Craig Gardner]

i have repaired this case for a local business man he admits he puts far to much weight in it but thats what he needs it for. as you can see from the pic i replaced the bit that holds the handle on but i got the part from colledgens but it only has the fold out metal part to hold it on.Any idea where i can get the same part but with the screw on type fitting so i can strenghten it with a large trophy plate underneath with two holes then screw on from inside.

 

[derek]

try taking of the pins & drill 2 small holes into the bracket & instead of a trophie plate for extra support try a scrap piece of brass or maybe even a toe plate

[ihadlegs]

have a word with FH tomkins - 01922 723 003 - they will have what you want - may be pricey though... if not try abbey sadlery I havent got a number for them - or le prevo newscastle way....

[Auto Key Wizard]

It's come off because the tabs have been bent outwards instead of inwards (overlapping each other) much stronger bent inwards.

Did you use a plate underneath?

[Craig Gardner]

It's come off because the tabs have been bent outwards instead of inwards (overlapping each other) much stronger bent inwards.

Did you use a plate underneath?

good idea i never thought about bending them in the way i had used a scrap of trophy plate with 2 holes drilled in it. i will pop a new one in in the morning and bend inwards as i ordered a pair anyway and only needed one. if that no good ill try one of the companys mentioned above.

thanks for all the help.

craig

[Hugh-Candoit (ENG)]

Rough the plate up and the 2 tabs and put a spot of superglue on them after closing.

Very common problem with the tabs being bent outward, even some manufacturers do it.

[kobblers]

or even better, solder the tabs closed and to the plate underneath.

 

rick.

[Hugh-Candoit (ENG)]

or even better, solder the tabs closed and to the plate underneath.

 

rick.

I can just imagin novices soldering a "Bridge" bag costing 400 quid and burning the leather through,ooops

[Craig Gardner]

or even better, solder the tabs closed and to the plate underneath.

 

rick.

I can just imagin novices soldering a "Bridge" bag costing 400 quid and burning the leather through,ooops

 

thanks for all the advise job done now bent in the way with a larger trophyplate and super glued. customer collected it today and was over the moon with it.

Craig

[Auto Key Wizard]

with a larger trophyplate

Why aren't you using the metal plate that's supplied with Pillar Handle Fittings?

[Craig Gardner]

with a larger trophyplate

Why aren't you using the metal plate that's supplied with Pillar Handle Fittings?

 

their was no metal plate supplied with it

Craig

[Hugh-Candoit (ENG)]

You will now be the wiser next time and insist on the plate, I used to get a few with no plates included but complained in my usual irratable manner and got a reserve supply.