wildchild247 Posted May 30, 2006 Report Share Posted May 30, 2006 the latches on my guitar case they broke off the case itself it is an old ibanez case I'll post pictures later Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marksound Posted May 30, 2006 Report Share Posted May 30, 2006 With a little editing you got yerself one heckuva haiku! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickguard Posted May 30, 2006 Report Share Posted May 30, 2006 How about something in the Robert Creeley mode: The latches on my case broke off the case is an old case so I'll post pictures later. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wildchild247 Posted May 30, 2006 Author Report Share Posted May 30, 2006 (edited) broken latch broken latch with part how it should look here are the pics I promised by the way it holds a PGM 500 so I do want this guitar to be safe Edited May 30, 2006 by wildchild247 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickguard Posted May 30, 2006 Report Share Posted May 30, 2006 Wait for the garenhanman to wake up...he's the resident case expert --maybe have a look at his tutorial, it might tell you what you need to know to replace the latches. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southpa Posted May 30, 2006 Report Share Posted May 30, 2006 (edited) Hunt down some new latches, drill out the old ones and use a pop rivetter to install the new latches. If the case material isn't strong enough to hold just the rivets then use small backing plates (aluminum or plastic with edges smoothed out) drilled out with the right hole size and spacing. Edited May 30, 2006 by Southpa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thegarehanman Posted May 30, 2006 Report Share Posted May 30, 2006 Southpa's right on. However, I doubt you'll be able to find leather latches like that anywhere, so you might as well replace them with some traditional metal latches. Don't forget that there are different sizes of rivets. You'll most likely need the largest ones they have. If the rivets don't fit, get a few packages of small nuts and bolts from the hardware store. That'll work just as well. Just remember to use lockwashers if you go the nut/bolt route. peace, russ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southpa Posted May 30, 2006 Report Share Posted May 30, 2006 Find the rivets that fit exactly, anything sticking out will scratch your instrument when moving it in and out of the case. If you go with nuts 'n bolts cut the excess bolt off with a hacksaw. If possible cover the insides of your attachments with some sort of padding. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thegarehanman Posted May 31, 2006 Report Share Posted May 31, 2006 You can buy really short bolts, so length shouldn't be a problem. It's dependent on the design of the case, but I imagine the case's interior foam padding should hide and protect the guitar from any bit of nut or bolt that ends up on the inside of the case. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wildchild247 Posted May 31, 2006 Author Report Share Posted May 31, 2006 yeah its well padded inside where is a good idea to get latches? and are there any tutorials with pics here that show you how to install them? thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wildchild247 Posted May 31, 2006 Author Report Share Posted May 31, 2006 i tried to take the padding stuff out to see how fixable it was the thing is stuck to it any ideas on removing it? wheres a good place to buy replacement latches? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wildchild247 Posted June 2, 2006 Author Report Share Posted June 2, 2006 does thomann.de do any replacement latches btw Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Racer X Posted June 2, 2006 Report Share Posted June 2, 2006 I've repaired case latches by using stainless pop rivets. Much better than the wimpy aluminum one, which never seem to hold up, well. Looks like the case material it blown out, so you'll have to fabricate a backing plate, to cover the offending area. Providing the original latch is fine (looks like it, from the pics), you can re-use it. Your backing plate is gonna have to overhang the offending area, by roughly a 1/2", preferrably more, on either side, for it to hold. You can also help in the fix, by epoxying the backer, in place, so it will not shift, once everything is together. all in all, this is a far easier fix than the dreaded corner blowout! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wildchild247 Posted August 15, 2006 Author Report Share Posted August 15, 2006 ok I have bought some latches problem no 1: where can I get pop rivets? problem no 2: how do I remove the soft interior without damaging it? thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southpa Posted August 15, 2006 Report Share Posted August 15, 2006 problem no 1: where can I get pop rivets? ANY hardware store, you will also need a rivet gun, just ask at the store. problem no 2: how do I remove the soft interior without damaging it? A sharp blade inserted into the edge to get you started and it should pull right off the shell. When finished the repair you can spray a little aerosol glue (Air-Tac II, Elmer's Spray Adhesive or similar) onto the inside of the shell and press the fabric back on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Racer X Posted August 16, 2006 Report Share Posted August 16, 2006 Save yourself the headache, and get stainless rivets, instead of aluminum, if you can. They hold up MUCH better. Just ask my Fender case! hehe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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