Where to get luggage in CLE

[CA1900]

Keep the screws tight, and it is a tank.

But hardly "indestructible." Mine had the metal frame at the bottom crack almost clean through. It's replaceable, but it wasn't cheap (about $100). Most of the flimsy zipper pulls had fallen off as well.

I finally retired it because I was sick of how heavy it is, and the metal feet scratch anything they touch (including my hand). I now use a Costco rolling suitcase, and couldn't be happier. It's 1/3 the weight of the metal PNS, holds a ton of stuff, and if anything ever breaks, I'll just drive down the street and swap it for a new one. (Two years into it, though, and it still looks and works like new.)

 

[waka]

that technology is here, now. I order stuff online all the time and can even get it same day delivery. You just need to know where to order it from, search the net and see. I am not familiar with luggage so i can't say, but next day and same day delivery is here.

Sarcasm is lost on you. Read it again. I was just poking fun at your sentence .......since it could have meant the luggage was delivered via the internet. As in Star Trek transporter style?

 

[RJLoser]

Actually, it can easily happen with PNS bags if one doesn't tighten the screws every once in a while. Keep the screws tight, and it is a tank.

Anyone come up with a fix for the screws? Mine are loose by the time I get to the airport.

 

[CA1900]

Anyone come up with a fix for the screws?

Loctite will buy you some time. This is a more permanent solution, honestly.

 

[pilot22]

Looking for luggage in CLE to replace my roll-aboard... Had a Lugageworks but it literally fell apart in the airport right after the ramper handed it to me planeside after my commute home... thank g-d it made it through my 4-day trip!

Anyway, next trip starts soon, anyone know where I can find a new one by luggageworks or similar in Cleveland? Need it to fit in CRJ overhead. Also need it TOMORROW, no internet orders.

THnx for any advice!

Any pawn shop or salvation army store will sell you a fine luggage works bag. Most were dropped off for cash due to furloughs.

 

[rjacobs]

Anyone come up with a fix for the screws? Mine are loose by the time I get to the airport.

Loctite will buy you some time.

Blue is good stuff, red is even better. Since I used red loctite on all of my screws, nothing has budged. Just hope you dont ever have to take it apart because the red usually requires about 200+ degrees of heat to break it loose.

 

[RJLoser]

Yeah, I put it on. The directions for blue removal: shear bolts.

 

[Top Gum]

Do not purchase from the stop over store, their customer service has gone to total crap on these bags, especially MSP. I can’t even keep track of all the problems that I hear of with that place. They do not take care of the bag after the sale and even if they were to attempt to make it good they aren’t capable of making a decent repair anyway. DTW is better than MSP but still they don’ t take care of you so why buy from them.

Here’s the fix for the loose screws. Locktite is no fix so don’t even waste your money. The easiest repair that will buy good time is to take the screws out and drill & tap the hole for a #10-32 screw. The drill bit and the tap will only cost a few bucks. If you have a mx buddy he should be able to help you out for free. What this does is gets rid of the PK sheet metal screw and allows for aircraft type threaded screws. This fix will last a very long time (years) but it does have a weak spot and that’s the metal that gets drilled. It’s aluminum and therefore it will strip out over time.

Here’s the permanent fix. Purchase a threaded insert kit called a “Helicoil”. The kit is about 15 bucks and it comes with everything you will need (except the screws) to make the repair. The same 10-32 size will work fine or you could go one step larger. What this does is it actually allows the insertion of a steal thread. It’s used on aircraft all the time and if done properly it will last forever.