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  1. 6th January 2012, 09:55 AM #1
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    Default A question of design

    Hi all, my name's Luke and I'm new to posting on these forums. I have a question that may be stupid but my Google-fu is poor and I can't find a solution to the problem...

    I want to make a folding case with each leaf of an equal depth so it can open to a full 180° with both sides supported fully on a table. When folded, it needs a handle so I can carry it easily. How do I attach a handle that isn't offset from the centreline?

    The case will be roughly 500x500x100 and should weigh less than10kg when full.

    Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

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    Have a handle on each half, or half a handle on each half that line up when closed.
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    A metal blade recessed an screwed into the opening edge. Handle can either be attached to the blade, or the blade can have a cut out for a handle which is fitted with timber scales like a knife handle.
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  5. 6th January 2012, 02:33 PM #4
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    Thanks guys, this gives me some things to consider.
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