Repair of FW case. Different latches
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Repair of FW case. Different latches
I bought reproduction latches for my FW case and they are the same size but I need to square out part of the top wood on the case to fit the latches. Can anyone suggest a tool to do this?
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What part of wood needs to change for the latches? Also, where did you get the repro versions? I think we may need to get some of them for the featherweight we picked up on ebay (though I won't know for sure until it gets here.)
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I don't know where she bought hers, but I bought some from Glenn Williams for a reasonable price. He sells repros as well as originals. I bought some original hasps and they went right on. It's the hinges I'm struggling with...
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I've never done a Featherweight case. And I'm not sure why you'd need to alter the case for the latches. I'd prefer to acquire proper latches that fit like the originals.
I guess I'm needing a picture or two to see what's going on.
One other site to check out for Featherweight case parts and information is:
http://thefeatherweight221factory.com/
Joe
I guess I'm needing a picture or two to see what's going on.
One other site to check out for Featherweight case parts and information is:
http://thefeatherweight221factory.com/
Joe
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I guess I need to get pics. Both sets of latches are the same size but the original's backs aren't square so the wooden box is cut out with recesses. A friend suggested I use an exacto knife to trim out the unrecessed pieces of wood so the new squared off latches slide in. This seemed reasonable but I thought there might have been an easier (and safer) way.
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I've never done a Featherweight case. And I'm not sure why you'd need to alter the case for the latches. I'd prefer to acquire proper latches that fit like the originals.
I guess I'm needing a picture or two to see what's going on.
One other site to check out for Featherweight case parts and information is:
http://thefeatherweight221factory.com/
Joe
I guess I'm needing a picture or two to see what's going on.
One other site to check out for Featherweight case parts and information is:
http://thefeatherweight221factory.com/
Joe
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