2013Cases/Carts/Stands and Transport forum
Building custom equipment cases with integrated handles using basic tools and materials
13 years old. Gear and prices may have changed since.
What the thread found
- Corner and edge handles can be mounted to equipment cases using a rivet gun instead of paying for professional installation services.
- A rotary cutting tool with large cutting disks can be used to cut through fiberglass and aluminum case materials cleanly.
- After cutting fiberglass and aluminum with a rotary tool, a carpet knife can cleanly separate the cut sections and produce a finished edge.
- Hand tools including a rivet gun, hand drill, hammer, rotary cutting tool, and cutting knife are sufficient for modifying and assembling custom cases.
- Custom case modifications made with hand tools can achieve the original design vision at a fraction of professional service costs.
Depends on
- This discussion describes one person's specific approach and may not be optimal for all case types or handle designs.
- No information provided about long-term durability or reliability of riveted handle installations.
- The techniques described work for fiberglass and aluminum but may not apply to cases made from other materials.
- Timeline and specific project context are from 2013, so current material availability and tool options may differ.