Does the top handle rip off? Has anyone strengthened or repaired it, and if so, how?
619931
I use it for commuting every week day and that means dragging it down the stairs a lot, but also picking it up and carrying it a lot by the handle. I am a pretty rough user of this bag and there are no signs of any weakness in the top handle.
619932
I've used this backpack for months at college. It's always loaded with heavy books and supplies, so the handle gets a work out. Other than the screws becoming loose I haven't had any problem with the handle.
619933
The top handle is sturdy. I never had any problems with it even with my backpack completely filled to the max, and lifted and swung frequently. In past experiences from other backpacks, I would strengthen the handle by sewing with a fish wire on the stable portion of the fabric.
1735488
How are you getting BD to replace the handle for free? This is our third summer with it and the handle just broke yesterday.
1069906
The plastic handle part comes off, but you are left with a "U" shaped metal top (like a slingshot) that makes up the strength part of the bottom half of the handle. I just put the plastic back on, as the "U" sticks up at least half of the height of the handle. It turns out that it's handy to run cords and tubing through, though, haha. I've had this table for a month or so, and so far I am happy with it.
517314
We got into our third summer but now our handle has broken as well. Bad handle design: where the tubing is pinched down to clamp together with the lower handle section. Ample amounts of Gorilla tape will fix it for about one mowing. (it's a super strong kind of duct tape; black so it doesn't show as much--so your neighbors won't think you're a total redneck.) But it wriggles loose and has to be redone each time. On the hunt for replacement handles. Otherwise, love this mower. Shame to have to fart around with the crummy handle.
577509
Twist the bottom of the handle, which releases the top and it comes apart. Change the blade and reassemble.
1338470
No the handle on mine just broke - seems to be too fragile. Had it for about 1 year and loved it otherwise, but it needs to be made out of more durable material.
1344027
any news about spare parts?I broke the handle of the portafilter and would like to get a new one, anybody knows where to get that?
1902539
The handle broke on my pan also. I notified amazon and they sent a replacement right away. The thing is when you do put the new handle back on do not tighten the screw too tight. I've not had any more trouble with the handle since. Hope this helps.
1292310
So I just recently had to brake mine open... the key pad had malfunctioned and the key (to by pass the key pad) was not working. The handle was not catching when using the key resulting in the handle doing a 360 when frustratingly trying to open it. Easy fix I used a simple metal cutting tool (cut around the door to by pass the 6 metal rods, and a crowbar to brake it open. would send pictures but i cant attach a photo. They just don't make them like they use to..... but if your only worried about the hinge don't worry about it
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I don't know, but have you tried contacting Thule? Let me know what they come back with. I've had it awhile now and still impressed - only damage done was by an a-hole luggage 'thrower' and damaged the handle when it goes in/out of the bag.
1735480
Ditto - I've had two handles break so far...after having my old CMM1000 refurbished and turned into the CMM1200. The clamshell assembly is a PIECE OF JUNK!!! I sure hope B&D; redesigns this so I don't have to keep taking it in to get fixed (at least they've been doing it for free).
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Jenny the handle should not have broken and the vacuum should last much longer than several months. It should be completly useable for years. I imagine you can return it if it's in that condition after a few months. I love mine and never have a problem with it. I have had it for years and it gets daily use.
84003
No. I just got through taking a good look and the grips appear to be form bonded onto the handle. I have beaten mine half to death and have had no paint peeling or stretching of the bungee. The handle appears to be as good as new and the tip also. The only negative is that there was a little plastic stick on mfg. emblem on the handle and it got loose on a 90+ degree Georgia day and I took it off. The heat and the glue backing on the emblem did not mix.
51094
I have not had any issues with the handles; however the construction of this item is substandard. I'll be happy if I get 10 years out of this item.
115331
The handle is not permanently attached because it's a tiny bit loose. But putting in another handle would, to me, be a major engineering project (I'm not very handy with tools). The original handle appears to have been inserted into the metal sleeve attached to the "paddle" and then something punched three "dents" into the sleeve on the top and bottom and where the "dents" went into the wooden handle is what holds it on. There are no screws. If you drilled holes in the sleeve where the "dents" are the handle would probably come out and you could put screws into the holes to hold the longer handle on. I wouldn't attempt this myself but I can see how it could be done. However, I wonder if it would be worth the effort. Plus you might have to size a new handle to fit into the sleeve. Sorry this isn't too clear.
2120786
My handle also broke. I found a replacement broom handle at home depot that fit the threads in the broom head. it seems they're pretty standard. I brought the broom head to make sure the handle fit!
1979926
Just pull HARD! I thought I was missing part of the instructions, because the handle would not easily open and had to google this myself. Just pull HARD. It won't break, but you think it's going to.