Broken handle on Versa case - how can I make it functional? (1 Viewer)

[elemeno]

https://www.discountpokershop.com/versa-games-1000pc-deluxe-poker-chip-case-gray-p-656.html

The handle snapped right in the middle (red line in the pic). The hinges are still attached and fine. For those of you way more handy than I am, any easy fix recommendations? I don’t care about aesthetics, only functionality.

For reference, when filled, the case weighs ~25lbs.

Edit: I have no idea how he even did this

 

[iLogik]

Buy an Apache case…
Good luck trying to fix it

 

[elemeno]

Buy an Apache case…
Good luck trying to fix it

Yea thinking about doing that if I can’t fix this easily. It’s a shame, was a great case, but not everything can survive a drunk friend.

 

[iLogik]

Charge him $10 towards a new one lol
I’d make my friend pay half of it
Being drunk is no excuse for us

 

[elemeno]

Charge him $10 towards a new one lol
I’d make my friend pay half of it
Being drunk is no excuse for us

Honestly, it is odd he didn’t offer to replace it.

 

[EastCoastCali]

How the hell did it snap in the middle? I can’t picture how he managed that instead of any other part of it.

 

[elemeno]

How the hell did it snap in the middle? I can’t picture how he managed that instead of any other part of it.

Wish I knew. He was trying to grab the case to help someone rebuy, and snap!

 

[ekricket]

Superglue and duct tape. Chuck Norris’s first aid kit.

 

[Jeevansluck]

It’s disappointing to see the Versa handle break this way. I’m sure it’s the same exact handle on the Versa “Carrier” style case as well. That is what I own. I’ve always afforded it 100% of my trust….

Now…not 100%

That said, to answer the question, there is a product “J.B. Weld”. It’s an epoxy and resin combo, you buy as a pair. Mix and even amount with a toothpic or some shit, and apply to both ends of break, and hold (easier said than done), and once it cures after 24hrs, it’s pretty dam effective.

 

[Taghkanic]

It’s disappointing to see the Versa handle break this way. I’m sure it’s the same exact handle on the Versa “Carrier” style case as well. That is what I own. I’ve always afforded it 100% of my trust….
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Now…not 100%

That said, to answer the question, there is a product “J.B. Weld”. It’s an epoxy and resin combo, you buy as a pair. Mix and even amount with a toothpic or some shit, and apply to both ends of break, and hold (easier said than done), and once it cures after 24hrs, it’s pretty dam effective.

There are limits to what JB Weld can handle, no pun intended. I've had mixed results.

I would suggest either:

1) Buying a totally new handle to replace it. May require some work to attach properly.

2) Inserting a metal rod or very strong wood dowel (oak maybe) into the interior of the existing handle, before sealing the exterior with some epoxy product.

^^^ If the handle is solid, you could drill symettrical holes on each side of the snapped part to insert a post. If hollow, just buy a post that fits snugly inside.

This would strengthen the handle before sealing. May want to buy an epoxy sealer which is sandable.

 

[Taghkanic]

3) There are repair products which can be found at most hardware stores, or bought online which are used to fix things like rake or broom handles. Typically, this is a sort of reinforced wrap that you can use to attach two broken parts. I would still want to have some kind of interior strengthener, but worth looking into. Not the prettiest solution, but it might solve your problem.

 

[elemeno]

3) There are repair products which can be found at most hardware stores, or bought online which are used to repair things like rake or broom handles. Typically, this is a sort of reinforced wrap that you can use to attach two broken parts. I would still want to have some kind of interior strengthener, but worth looking into. Not the prettiest solution, but it might solve your problem.

Thanks, I was thinking along the same lines of inserting a shaved piece of wood for strengthening. Will check out the hardware store for this too.