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Title: Bag modification?
Post by: MattD on January 12, 2004, 01:56:22 PM

Does anyone know of a type of place that would be able to put zippers in the bottoms of two sections of a bag I have? They'd have to be pretty strong zippers, like luggage type, and sewn in really well, since when I'm carrying the bag, there'd be about 30 pounds in there.

I have a bag that is perfect for me to run my ULN-2 and laptop in, but it's sized/shaped so that the only way to get cables in would be through the bottom. I don't even think there'd be enough room for right-angles.

Title: Re:Bag modification?
Post by: Brian Skalinder on January 12, 2004, 02:03:22 PM

I know there's a place near me that sells and repairs luggage - I bet a there's a similar joint local to you that could do it.  Maybe even a local tailor could do it for you.

Title: Re:Bag modification?
Post by: Lil Kim Jong-Il on January 12, 2004, 03:48:09 PM

If you can't find a tailor, call a backwoods outfitter.  They usually know/have someone who repairs backpacks and camping gear.  That person will have the machine to sew through heavy material.

Title: Re:Bag modification?
Post by: Just Taper Mark from NC on January 12, 2004, 04:11:11 PM

try your local alterations shop,this might qualify as a tailor but not really the same.

Title: Re:Bag modification?
Post by: John R on January 12, 2004, 06:20:22 PM

upholstry shop of marine fabrics shop.

jr

Title: Re:Bag modification?
Post by: sexymexi on January 12, 2004, 08:30:42 PM

the dry cleaner here in town does things like that. i'm sure there is something local...  good luck.