TrenchRat Posted June 2, 2014 Share #1 Posted June 2, 2014 Good day all. I have here one of a pair of straps from an all but rotted out blanket bag. You can see there are rust stains on the webbing. There is also a lot of corrosion on the buckle as well as a broken snap hook. Is there any way that these straps can be restored to something close to what they were? Is there any way I can separate the buckles to replace the snap hooks? Thanks in advance for any help you all can provide... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrenchRat Posted June 2, 2014 Author Share #2 Posted June 2, 2014 The stains... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrenchRat Posted June 2, 2014 Author Share #3 Posted June 2, 2014 And the buckles... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrenchRat Posted June 2, 2014 Author Share #4 Posted June 2, 2014 Again, the buckles from behind... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldabewla Posted June 3, 2014 Share #5 Posted June 3, 2014 The only way to replace the hook is to drill out the two rivets to remove it and re-rivet it. I would bet that the canvas is dry rotted under the bass end and the best bet is to find a better canidate? is it the same as a on a M1910 field pack? the skinny canvas strap could be robbed from a m1910 pack and sewn on to the larger canvas part. I have a m1910 parts pack. Craig Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrenchRat Posted June 3, 2014 Author Share #6 Posted June 3, 2014 Craig, You know, that's not a bad idea! I have a first type 1910 haversack, but I certainly do not want to ruin that, but I have a later pattern that I have been pirating for parts. Is there anyway, tho, to remove the corrosion at least?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BROBS Posted June 3, 2014 Share #7 Posted June 3, 2014 try soaking it in lemon juice in the sun. -Brian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrenchRat Posted June 4, 2014 Author Share #8 Posted June 4, 2014 Brian, Is the lemon juice for the buckles or the web?? Or the entire strap?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BROBS Posted June 4, 2014 Share #9 Posted June 4, 2014 Well the lemon juice will remove the corrosion from the metal, and it will also remove the rust stain or lighten it. When you are done make sure to rinse it very well in clean water... even soak it, as the lemon juice has a lot of acid that can damage the threads. -Brian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrenchRat Posted June 4, 2014 Author Share #10 Posted June 4, 2014 Brian, Great, sounds like a plan...I will give it a try....thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DesertRatTom Posted June 4, 2014 Share #11 Posted June 4, 2014 Metal parts- Original Coke, rust stains hydrogen peroxide (H2O2 (HO)3%) do HO very sparingly applying to just the rust area, ue an old tooth brush for scrubbing, and the is a danger that the dyes could be lightened as well. As with all things restoring, caution & moderation is the rule. I hope the fabric hasn't dry rotted on you. Good luck, Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldabewla Posted June 4, 2014 Share #12 Posted June 4, 2014 The metal on the buckle is brass that's is why it has turn green. Craig Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrenchRat Posted June 5, 2014 Author Share #13 Posted June 5, 2014 Thanks, guys, for the tips...I hope I can don't ruin anything! Glenn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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