Figure 6-2. Base assembly for the case.

b. Bottom Reinforcement Webbing. Use the same

procedure used for the side webbing above, but in

addition, remove the inside base assembly. Remove

rivets (4) and the stitching securing the reinforce-

ment webbing (3) to the bottom of the case. Cut new

reinforcement pieces from 1 inch wide webbing to

size, using the old webbing as a pattern. Machine sew

the new webbing into place using type 301 stitch,

six-to seven-stitches per inch. Replace the tubular

rivets with new ones.

c. Carrying Strap Webbing. Replacement of the

entire carrying strap, which is sewed to the sides and

bottom of the case, is not practical. However, if the

loop chape (1, fig. 6-5) which holds the buckle or a

portion of the strap used for a carrying sling (2) is

damaged or frayed, replace or repair with 1 inch

webbing. To repair the buckle loop chape, open the

seams as required along the top of the outer cover (3)

for access to underside of outer cover material.

Remove chape stitching and cut off the webbing just

below the reinforcement stitching (4). Cut a new

piece of webbing to the original size of the loop

portion being replaced. Attach the buckle and sew

the chape in place duplicating the original stitching.

Refer to figure 6-5, step 5, for the method of stitching

chape. To replace the sling portion of the strap, cut

off the damaged area and replace it with new 1

inch webbing. Allow for inch turnunder where

strap is butted together, plus a 2 inch overlap (6); sew

into place with type 301 stitch, six-to seven-stitches

per inch.

d. Slide Fasteners. Replace slide fastener as

follows:

(1) Remove the six rivets holding the outside

hinge which secures the cover to the body of the bag

(2) Open the outer seams (3) holding the fastener

tape to the cover and the body and remove the

defective slide fastener (4).

(3) Place the new slide fastener in position. Sew

on duplicating the original stitching with type 301

stitch, six-or seven-stitches per inch.

(4) Replace the outside hinge in the original

position on the cover flap (5) and body. Secure the

Figure 6-2. Base assembly for the case.

hinge with new caps and rivets peened into place.

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