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Step 16Install Handle
In order to install the handle securely, you must cut slits into the top panel of the bag. It may be difficult to see on the first picture, but, I marked the places where slits need to be cut.
They can be found easily due to the structure of the bag. Note that the top panel is two segments of tape deep? The center should be easily found. On either side, count 1.5 widths of tape and mark the point at the center.
From this point, measure 0.5in above and below the two points. The line between these two points must be cut.
After cutting, cut 1in segments of tape and cover the seams (pictures #3 & #4).
Slide the handle anchor straps into these slits. Turn the bag over and get the sacrificial ruler. It is too long and has to be trimmed, in this case. Mark the area to trim, and trim.
This part is important--see picture #8 for clarification. Place a segment of tape on an anchor strap that is in the center of the bag, centering the ruler over it, tape them together. Using another piece of tape, tape the other inside anchor strap to the ruler.
Now do likewise to the outside anchor straps until the lengths are covered in tape (picture #10). Entomb the strap/ruler assembly onto the top panel. Remember: you cannot use too much tape. Try to avoid getting tape on the places that are supposed to bend, though.
You now have a mostly functional handle that should be reasonably reliable...
...seriously, it should work quite well if executed properly.
With handle and anchors now handily anchored, you can proceed to install the shoulder strap anchors in the next step.
They can be found easily due to the structure of the bag. Note that the top panel is two segments of tape deep? The center should be easily found. On either side, count 1.5 widths of tape and mark the point at the center.
From this point, measure 0.5in above and below the two points. The line between these two points must be cut.
After cutting, cut 1in segments of tape and cover the seams (pictures #3 & #4).
Slide the handle anchor straps into these slits. Turn the bag over and get the sacrificial ruler. It is too long and has to be trimmed, in this case. Mark the area to trim, and trim.
This part is important--see picture #8 for clarification. Place a segment of tape on an anchor strap that is in the center of the bag, centering the ruler over it, tape them together. Using another piece of tape, tape the other inside anchor strap to the ruler.
Now do likewise to the outside anchor straps until the lengths are covered in tape (picture #10). Entomb the strap/ruler assembly onto the top panel. Remember: you cannot use too much tape. Try to avoid getting tape on the places that are supposed to bend, though.
You now have a mostly functional handle that should be reasonably reliable...
...seriously, it should work quite well if executed properly.
With handle and anchors now handily anchored, you can proceed to install the shoulder strap anchors in the next step.
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