I would feel better about this repair if they suggested a good way to reinforce the strap at the hole, so it won't tear out again a few months down the line. Perhaps some glue between the hole and the nearest edges? That's where it failed before. Unfortunately, you need to stretch out the hole before applying any glue, as the peg greatly distorts the shape of the hole.
I wonder if one or two heavy duty staples on each side of the hole might work? The idea would be to distribute the load around the hole. Even sewing it with some heavy thread might do the job. Anything to carry the stretching load away from the thinnest part of the web and around the hole and up the handle.
I think I might just pass on any thoughts of a repair, and get a case large enough to carry not only the Seestar+attached dovetail but also my Skywatcher EQ mount attached to the taller tripod I got. Trouble is, the only cases large enough are for long guns, and are not thick enough. I may have to custom-build something.
Add: Putting a rivet or two through the handle (and webbing) itself would at least stop the handle (grip) itself from sliding off if one end of the strap breaks, and prevent the case from falling to the floor. That alone would be an improvement, as both ends are unlikely to break simultaneously.
Edited by Phil Perry, 13 June 2025 - 08:52 AM.