Suitcases have evolved from a shoulder bag to reliable metal cases with combination locks. The most popular today are plastic suitcases on wheels with a telescopic handle. The handle of a suitcase is perhaps the most vulnerable part of a travel attribute.
You will need
- - adhesive tape or electrical tape;
- - hard tire, pad;
- - threaded bolt-nut connection;
- - electric drill with a drill.
Instruction manual
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Take care of your luggage on a long trip. In order not to be left alone with a suitcase without a handle, which is "heavy to carry, but it is a pity to throw it away, " do not be overwhelmed by the cheapness of the proposed models. Even if you can’t afford brand louis Vuitton (Louis Vuitton) or Samsonite (Samsonite) branded suitcases, buy a decent durable trolley case at the best price.
2
Choose a modern plastic suitcase on wheels with several handles, one of which is telescopic. For longer service life, the suitcase should be streamlined. Therefore, the handle of the suitcase should not protrude beyond it. Telescopic handles are located in a special niche. They should freely extend and with a flick of the wrist of their hand return to their niche.
3
It’s good if there are not two, but three handles in your chosen suitcase model. The last handle, located at the bottom of the suitcase trolley, serves as legs. In this case, the repair of the handle of the suitcase can be postponed until the end of the trip, since instead of one broken handle, you can use the others without significant inconvenience.
4
Repair the suitcase handle on your own if a breakdown occurs on the road. With the handle cracked in half, attach some rigid tire to it and wrap it with tape or insulating tape. The role of the tire can be performed by a massive fountain pen, felt-tip pens, pencils or even a toothbrush. In the absence of scotch tape tightly bandage the handle of the suitcase-cart with improvised means - a large handkerchief, scarf, etc. Turn on your imagination, do not carry your suitcase without an armpit.
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Repair of the handle of a suitcase is most often required if the mechanism for extending the telescopic handle breaks. In case of such a malfunction, it is better to contact a specialized workshop. The strength of the handle is affected by the area, but not the cross-sectional shape. The oval, rectangular or round section of the pull-out handle of your suitcase does not matter.
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If the cost of repairing the retractable mechanism of your expensive suitcase is comparable to the price of a new one, refuse to repair and buy another suitcase on wheels. As an option, you can purchase a cheap Chinese suitcase, remove this mechanism from it and mount it on your expensive suitcase yourself.
7
Contact the repair shop if the side handle of the suitcase is torn “with meat”. Or try to repair it with your own hands. To do this, you have to pile up hard linings, drill holes and use a threaded bolt-nut connection. Let the suitcases serve you for a long time and come back whole after each trip!
note
To avoid damage, do not lift the suitcase by the telescopic handle, use the side for this.
Useful advice
Buy special belts with a handle on the road that absorb the load of a filled suitcase. They are designed just to protect the handle of the suitcase from damage in case of excess weight.
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