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Post by null on Nov 20, 2016 8:13:14 GMT -8
My pack has 2 broken clips that I want to replace (see photos below). As you can see from the photos, the straps are manufactured so that no amount of tugging or prodding will let them pass through the broken clip (much less be threaded onto a new clip) Does anyone have recommendations here? I could probably use scissors to cut the straps, remove the broken ones, put on new ones and then "cauterize" the end with a lighter or big globs of seam seal or I could even re-sew the straps back onto themselves. Suggestions? Thanks, Steve
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Post by tigger on Nov 20, 2016 8:17:01 GMT -8
I think you already said it - Cut the old straps, burn the edge, put in replacement ends and sew the fold over. You will need a relatively heavyduty surger/sewing machine I suspect.
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Post by zeke on Nov 20, 2016 8:19:26 GMT -8
If you do all of the work except the final sewing, take it to a cobbler and have them sew it. They have all of the right machines and threads.
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Post by reuben on Nov 20, 2016 8:47:08 GMT -8
I recommend the blackberry cobbler. It's dee-lish!
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Post by null on Nov 20, 2016 8:49:26 GMT -8
Well I do have a Speedy Stitcher, but unfortunately in my hands it's not all that speedy.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 20, 2016 9:13:55 GMT -8
null I have been using one of those for several years. It will work, I suggest sharpening the needle, but its going to be a choer. I'd get a quote from the cobbler to see if it falls into your budget before giving the speedy a try. Also, if you do the speedy route consider using dental floss as the thread.
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Post by dayhiker on Nov 20, 2016 9:29:41 GMT -8
I have been able to just work mine off when I need to replace them. If you can't get them off, maybe break them off and see if you can get the other one on. Could say some work.
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Post by daveg on Nov 20, 2016 9:59:50 GMT -8
The fast and easy way to remove the fold at the end is to cut the strap as close to the fold as possible. That will shorten the length of the strap a bit. I pass the cut end of webbing through the flame of a cigarette lighter a time or two to melt the end.
But if you want to preserve the length of the strap, take a pair of scissors with a narrow, sharp tip and cut the stitching on the fold. When the color of the thread is the same as the color of the webbing, the stitching can be hard to see. And cutting straight stitches is easier than cutting a bar tack. But it can be done and doesn't really take that long.
After putting on the new clip, fold the end of the webbing over and resew. If you removed the stitching of the fold, there will be needle holes in the webbing and if you can find them you can probably resew the fold by hand with a regular needle and thread. If the needle won't go through easily, a pair of pliers can be used to push it through. If you have access to a sewing machine, it will probably be able to handle the stitching as long as the thickness of the folded webbing fits under the presser foot. In my experience, a sewing machine needle penetrates webbing fairly easily. I do it all the time on my home sewing machine.
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Post by swiftdream on Nov 20, 2016 12:21:50 GMT -8
Don't cut anything. Get a seam ripper and get the folded end free. That will take about a minute. Then put the new clip on, take upholstery thread and a hand needle and learn the basic back stitch. Put a line of stitching along the fold where the old stitching was and then bring another back very close to it. That will take 5 or 10 minutes depending on how dexterous you are. I've done this for pack and gear repairs many times and never had one fail at the stitching.
If your clip is on a sewn in loop into the pack lid or the like then I'd send it back to the manufacturer. I've done that with Osprey packs and they fix them for free and even send them back to me for free. But simple repairs like you are attempting are easily done at home.
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Post by texasbb on Nov 20, 2016 13:51:54 GMT -8
I've done exactly what you said--cut & cauterize. Worked perfectly. I see no reason sewing anything would be necessary or even preferred.
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Post by rebeccad on Nov 20, 2016 14:12:43 GMT -8
I see no reason sewing anything would be necessary or even preferred. The folded and stitched end keeps the buckle from sliding off accidentally. I have done this before, and been able to stitch it back together with my tiny Singer Featherweight. The key is to get the right needle for the job, and to take it slow. Most decent home machines should be able to do it. Either cutting and singeing or picking out the stitches is fine, though sometimes such a fold can be gotten onto a new buckle, so you could try breaking the old one off, and see if you can thread the new one on.
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