[FStephenMasek]

I rebuilt my Philco 46-350 and it works well, but the reproduction handle was very difficult to install, and is the wrong color. I think the leather on the reproduction is far too thick. I could not tighten down the metal handle retainers until I used a sharp knife the whittle down the thickness of the ends of the strap. Has anyone else had the same problem? Do you know of more than one handle source?

[Ron Ramirez]

As far as I know, Wayne Thompson is the only person making reproduction handles for the 46-350.

I have used one of his handles before on a 46-350 I restored for a client, and I did not have to whittle down the ends, but it was rather difficult to install.

[FStephenMasek]

The seller is refunding the purchase price.

Does anyone have an alternate source? I think it needs to have a piece of spring steel inside.