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12-8. REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE OF INDIVIDUAL WEAPONS CASE–Continued
(b) Cut an 8-inch (20.3 cm) length of type VIII cotton nylon webbing. Thread webbing through
triangular loop, position webbing on case, and sew a 3-point WW stitch formation
according to details in Figure 12-33. Use same sewing machine thread, and stitch range
as in (d)1(c) above.
(3) Restitching and Lubricating Slide Fastener.
(1) Restitching. Restitch loose or broken stitching on slide fastener tape with Model 111W155
sewing machine or equivalent and size FF nylon thread, making 7 to 9 stitches per inch (2.54
c m ).
(2) Lubricating. Apply a limited amount of “zipper ease” lubricant to slide fastener when it
becomes difficult to operate.
(f) Replacing Slide Fastener.
(1) Replace a damaged slide fastener with a serviceable item from stock as indicated in (2)
through (5) below.
(2) Cut stitching, and remove slide fastener from case. Remove slide fastener thong and flap
thong. Remove lowering strap pocket. Cut stitching along side of weapons case.
(3) Position new slide fastener on case. Sew each slide fastener tape to weapons case with two
rows of stitching. Use Model 111W155 sewing machine or equivalent and size FF nylon
thread, making 7 to 9 stitches per inch (2.54 cm).
(4) Restitch sides of weapons case as in original construction.
(5) Replace slide fastener thong, flap thong, and lowering strap pocket. Be careful not to sew
through slide fastener when replacing lowering strap pocket.
(g) Replacing Hardware.
(1) Snap fastener. Replace a damaged snap fastener with a serviceable like item from stock.
Install fastener in accordance with procedures in FM 10-16.
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