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2. Install loops on replacement webbing, and sew webbing to case with a 3-point WW stitch
formation as shown in Figure 12-32. Use Model 97-10 or 7-33 sewing machine or equivalent
and ticket No. 5 nylon thread, making 5 to 8 stitches per inch (2.54 cm).
(c) Adjusting strap. Replace a damaged adjusting strap with a 25½-inch (64.8 cm) length of 1-inch
(2.54 cm) type III cotton webbing as follows:
1. Cut stitching, and remove damaged strap.
2. Install an end clip at one end of replacement webbing. If end clip is not available, dip end of
webbing to a depth of 2 inches (5.08 cm). Fold other end of webbing under ½ inch (1.27 cm).
3. Position webbing on weapons case as in original construction, and sew a 2-inch (5.08 cm)
3-point WW stitch formation. Overstitch end of webbing 1/8 of an inch (0.318 cm). Use Model
97-10 or 7-33 sewing machine or equivalent and ticket No. 5 nylon thread, making 5 to 8
stitches per inch (2.54 cm).
(d) Triangular loop chapes. Replace a double-loop or single-loop chape as follows:
1. Double-loop chape.
(a) Cut stitching, and remove upper loop chape and double-loop chape from weapons case.
Remove quick-release snap link from double-loop chape, and remove double-loop chape
webbing from triangular loop.
(b) Cut a 27½ inch (69.8 cm) length of type VIII cotton-nylon webbing, and pass webbing
through quick-release snap link and triangular loop as shown in section AA of Figure
12-33.
(c) Position replacement loop on case, and sew a 3-point WW stitch formation according to
details in Figure 12-33. Use Model 97-10 or 7-33 sewing machine or equivalent with ticket
No. 5 nylon thread, making 5 to 8 stitches per inch (2.54 cm).
(d) Stitch upper loop chape in place as in (b)2, above.
2. Single-loop chape.
(a) Cut stitching, and remove damaged chape from weapons case. Remove chape webbing
from triangular loop.
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