737 grab Handles

[glooker]

My cockpit build is mainly based on purchasing second hand flight sim parts, old parts and modifying and building from scratch.  I have constantly reviewed the posts from other builders and their suggestions have been very helpful.  I hope this suggestion helps other members on a budget.

An item I have been looking to include into my cockpit is the grab handle on the cockpit window.  I have found an item in the local hardware shop that fits the bill.  I am attaching a couple pictures of the item.  One in its packaging and in situ in my cockpit.
I hope this helps another builder how is looking to add his capability but cannot get the real thing.

[Karl737]

Great solution Greg and looks spot on too!

Karl

[tennyson]

I wouldn't want to tell you how much I paid for my grab handles, only to get a set thrown in, when I bought a shell and liner set from a "great bloke" (hehe) in Bendigo, Victoria.

All jokes aside tho, this url was posted on the forum here a while back, when this same subject came up:

http://www.conrad.be/ce/nl/product/183409/Meterhandgreep

12 Euro's is pretty good, I'd say........




Frank Cooper

[fsaviator]

There is a couple of posts that cover these handles.

Here's some links to ones that are spot on with the real ones:

http://au.element14.com/mentor/3286-1203/handle-folding-coated-120mm/dp/3054226

http://www.conrad-electronic.co.uk/ce/en/product/183422/?insert=62&insertNoDeeplink&productname=Mentor-32861203-Stainless-Steel-Collapsible-Handle

http://www.conrad.com/ce/en/product/183422/Mentor-32861203-Stainless-Steel-Collapsible-Handle?ref=searchDetail

http://www.conrad.de/ce/de/product/183422/Mentor-Messgeraetegriff-32861203-x-L-10-mm-x-120-mm-Stahl-Hochglanz-verchromt-mit-Kunststoff-Ueberzug-im-Griffbereich/SHOP_AREA_17412?

These are all the same item from a company named MENTOR.  You can see the difference in pricing.

[fsaviator]

Oops.  Frank posted as I was.

he is spot on.  The Mentor handles are available all over and MUCH cheaper.

Key point...  they come in 100mm and 120mm length.  The 120 fit my shell perfectly

[wildcat02]

Yep, I also use these handles in my cockpit. As the genuine ones ...

More information: http://www.flightdeck737.be/hardware/platform/ceiling/front-ceiling/

[Flying_Fox]

Just to add one on eBay:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Cabinet-Fitting-9mm-Dia-Round-Bar-Foldable-Pull-Handle-/390970741396?hash=item5b07ac1294:g:lV4AAOSwKtlWrVYu