So now that I'm back to a rack my current hardware case just isn't working. It isn't long enough to put all the rack bars in. So I busted out my old SKB case from my giant Yamaha Maple Monster kit I used when traveling for my gibraltar rack. Only problem is the latches were broken and I remember hating the handles. So I went to the hardware store and fixed the issue...
So here is the case and broken latches... 2 of the 3 arecompletely broken so it won't stay shut
this latch the top even snapped off...
Last edited by SpazApproved; 03-10-2015 at 08:48 AM.
Then addressed the handle issue
1) it's a weak handle
2) it can fold all the way crushing your hand if not paying attention
3) only a handle on top.. none on bottom incase lifting up or down stairs
Here is the handle
Here is the new one with a built in stop at the half way point
So I drilled out the rivets and marked up the holes and bolted down new handles
Outstanding.
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Good stuff Spaz
Nice job. But I do think SKB has a lifetime warranty on their products.
yeah I thought of that too. I might still write them about the latches if they still carry them and they can send me them I might swap back to them. As far as the handles though this is just a cheap upgrade only ran me $6 and the latches were $3. Less hassle then going through warranty stuff.
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SKB does in fact have them @ http://store.skbcases.com. They also have the wheels as well. But sadly they do not have rack case covers which is what I need.....lol
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