TomBombadil Posted August 11, 2006 Report Share Posted August 11, 2006 Is it possible to remove a sewn in buckle from a strap and replace it with a screw in buckle? I am eyeing an MF 24/24 strap, but I'm not crazy about their buckles. I was thinking of replacing it with one of the nicer Europelly screw-in types. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KB Posted August 11, 2006 Report Share Posted August 11, 2006 It is if you don't mind losing the buckle that's sewn in, slip a hack saw blade between the edge of the strap and the end of the buckle. Alternatively you will need to unpick the stiching and re-sew after removing the buckle. Ken Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dani Posted August 11, 2006 Report Share Posted August 11, 2006 remove stich is only way,i destoyed one trying a more "easy"metod Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Highflyingclive Posted August 11, 2006 Report Share Posted August 11, 2006 I suppose it depends on what the buckle is made of. I squared up to a WalterStrap buckle, hacksaw in hand, expecting it to give me a hard time... but the saw went through it like a hot knife through butter. The buckle was nothing but plated brass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomBombadil Posted August 11, 2006 Author Report Share Posted August 11, 2006 Dang... I do not have any sewing skills. I don't mind losing the buckle, but I would hate to mess up the strap. Maybe I could borrow a dremel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Tracy Posted August 11, 2006 Report Share Posted August 11, 2006 I have been considering this option as well.. as I find the historic buckles too large and bulky for my taste. What's been holding me back is the possibility of scraping up my cherished bands, with the saw blade. As for unwraveling stitching, something I don't want to do... if you cut both sides of the buckle, it would allow a clean removal,.. but again.. how not to damage the leather by the saw blade ??? Any ideas ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Tracy Posted August 11, 2006 Report Share Posted August 11, 2006 I suppose it depends on what the buckle is made of. I squared up to a WalterStrap buckle, hacksaw in hand, expecting it to give me a hard time... but the saw went through it like a hot knife through butter. The buckle was nothing but plated brass. The buckles I have on my Manifatture Firenze straps are thick solid 316l stainless... My favorite straps by far.... & the reason I don't want them damaged... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicken Manny Posted August 11, 2006 Report Share Posted August 11, 2006 The other thing to consider is that the sewn in buckles need more space in the strap loop. If you put in a screw type buckle it will be a bit loose. Cheers, CM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomBombadil Posted August 12, 2006 Author Report Share Posted August 12, 2006 The other thing to consider is that the sewn in buckles need more space in the strap loop. If you put in a screw type buckle it will be a bit loose. Cheers, CM Good to know! Thanks for the info. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erd04056 Posted August 12, 2006 Report Share Posted August 12, 2006 I replaced my buckle on my Molina which was sewn in, with a screw type. Dremel with a "cut-off" wheel. Literally took 15 seconds. No damage and no worries. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bres3000 Posted August 13, 2006 Report Share Posted August 13, 2006 Is it possible to remove a sewn in buckle from a strap and replace it with a screw in buckle? I am eyeing an MF 24/24 strap, but I'm not crazy about their buckles. I was thinking of replacing it with one of the nicer Europelly screw-in types. Last time I had to do that I got lucky - the buckle had a spring loaded pin (spring bar) in it so it popped right out! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KB Posted August 13, 2006 Report Share Posted August 13, 2006 Ok question..........if you don't mind scrapping the buckle why not cut it in half? That is cut through the two edges leaving a part of the buckle on each end of the shaft (?) which can then be grasped with two pairs of pliers and twisted to snap the shaft. Ken Edit.......I did do a PS diagram to show what I am talking about but I could work out how to upload it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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