I have to admit that I didn't consider velcro, but you're right, it would hard to sew in this application. I used small grommets on the flap, but as you can see in the pic, they are starting to pull out. Hand-sewn eyelets would probably be better. The shock cord can be adjusted for length (for varying loads) by using barrel adjusters underneath. Good luck, and Happy New Year to you and your family, Steve
On Friday, December 30, 2016 at 7:53:30 PM UTC-5, Deacon Patrick wrote: > > I like that idea, Steve. Thanks. I'll play with it. (my sewers will like > that it is much simpler than the velcro (which is very hard to sew by hand, > at least the stuff we have.). > > With abandon, > Patrick > > On Friday, December 30, 2016 at 5:38:21 PM UTC-7, islaysteve wrote: >> >> >> Here's the photo, didn't know how to add a photo from my iPad. >> Steve >> >> On Friday, December 30, 2016 at 7:30:26 PM UTC-5, islaysteve wrote: >>> >>> Patrick, I don't know if this will be helpful, but I too performed a >>> bucklectomy on a Baggins bag, this one a Banana. I cut off the lower strap >>> (with buckle) and folded the upper strap up under the flap and secured it >>> with a brass screw and nut. The fastening is via elastic shock cord, >>> similar to what is used on some Rando bags. Hope this photo is clear >>> enough, I will be glad to provide further details if you'd like them. Your >>> bag is beautiful, but I understand the need to make it functional as well! >>> I am so much happier with mine every time I open it to get something. >>> (Will post photo in next post). Cheers, Steve >> >> -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
