General Apathy Posted December 16, 2009 Share #1 Posted December 16, 2009 Hi Forum Readers and Collectors. I have had this really nice condition M-43 Shovel cover for some time, bought it with a broken stud and kept it as a future project. :think: It is in that really desirable color that almost everyone searches for. Cheers Lewis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
General Apathy Posted December 16, 2009 Author Share #2 Posted December 16, 2009 Hi Forum Readers and Collectors. Here is the problem stud, that needs repair. Cheers Lewis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
General Apathy Posted December 16, 2009 Author Share #3 Posted December 16, 2009 Hi Forum Readers and Collectors. "Give us the tools and we will finish the job", Winston Churchill Thankfully I picked this United-Carr set up and intend to complete the work tomorrow. :thumbsup: Cheers Lewis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patriot Posted December 16, 2009 Share #4 Posted December 16, 2009 Lewis... that is wild! Just when I thought that such a fastener was not fixable... you come up with exactly the right tool.... I would be interested to see how its done... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hbtcoveralls Posted December 16, 2009 Share #5 Posted December 16, 2009 If you need LTD snaps and the tools to replace them, Witmer coach works in New holland Pennsylvania has all of that. They sell parts and accessories for many old types of fastners that used to be used on antique carriages and on antique cars. Tom Bowers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted December 17, 2009 Share #6 Posted December 17, 2009 If you're looking for Lift the Dot studs and buttons in the future, try LeBaron Bonney. They are famed for their upolstery for antique cars and have an excellent catalog online: www.lebaronbonney.com Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr-X Posted December 17, 2009 Share #7 Posted December 17, 2009 Now that's a tool that will come in handy mate. Let me know if you need instructions on using the kit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Constabulary Posted December 17, 2009 Share #8 Posted December 17, 2009 Thankfully I picked this United-Carr set up and intend to complete the work tomorrow. :thumbsup: Cheers Lewis[/font] WOW - where have you found this tool? I also could use one :w00t: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
General Apathy Posted December 17, 2009 Author Share #9 Posted December 17, 2009 Lewis... that is wild! Just when I thought that such a fastener was not fixable... you come up with exactly the right tool.... I would be interested to see how its done... Hi Patriot, thanks for your message, sure will show you the results when I have finished. By the way I am using orginal stock lift dots as well, I bought a carton with fifty in, all each individually sealed in foiled brown paper and then in an indivdual carton each set, master pack 1945 dated. Cheers Lewis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
General Apathy Posted December 17, 2009 Author Share #10 Posted December 17, 2009 Now that's a tool that will come in handy mate. Let me know if you need instructions on using the kit. Hi Tom & Dave, thanks for letting American members know where to get replacement studs and such. :thumbsup: Hi Mr-X, I probably have severeal items that will need stud replacements so the tool was good and the original LTD studs I got as well. I think I have the gist of using the tool, Instruction 42. sub-para. sub-section ~1648 ' To avoid swearing during operation of tool please don't hit digits with the hammer ' :crying: Cheers Lewis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
General Apathy Posted December 17, 2009 Author Share #11 Posted December 17, 2009 WOW - where have you found this tool?I also could use one :w00t: Hi Constabulary, I picked this up some years ago knowing that I either had or would require to repair some of my collection items at some time, advanced planning. I also have a British style one for fixing or repairing the studs on British airbone denison smocks. Sorry I can't guide you where to get one from, possibly the civilian companies that sell modern studs might also have some sort of jig to do the job. Seeing this at a militaria show I just knew I needed to have it. Cheers Lewis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
General Apathy Posted December 17, 2009 Author Share #12 Posted December 17, 2009 Hi Forum Readers and Collectors. So here is one photo with the stud removed, and a second photo with the new stud installed. :thumbsup: Job Done , Winston Churchill happy again Cheers Lewis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Meatcan Posted December 18, 2009 Share #13 Posted December 18, 2009 Give us the tools and we will finish the job[/b]", [/size] Winston Churchill Thankfully I picked this United-Carr set up and intend to complete the work tomorrow. :thumbsup: Cheers Lewis[/font] "Difficulties mastered are opportunities won." Winston Churchill well done Lewis! :thumbsup: Terry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucky 7th Armored Posted December 21, 2009 Share #14 Posted December 21, 2009 Awesome job, looks great! and what an awesome tool set. Haydn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
General Apathy Posted December 21, 2009 Author Share #15 Posted December 21, 2009 "Difficulties mastered are opportunities won."Winston Churchill well done Lewis! :thumbsup: Terry Hi Terry, thanks for the Churchill quote, always one to fit the situation. Take care and happy holiday season :thumbsup: Cheers Lewis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
General Apathy Posted December 21, 2009 Author Share #16 Posted December 21, 2009 Awesome job, looks great! and what an awesome tool set.Haydn Hi Haydn, thanks for your comments, the job is always easier if you have the right tool and that's a good one. Also it's good to put a piece back into circulation again, maybe in years to come someone else will own this item and will not even be aware that it has been repaired. :think: Merry Christmas :thumbsup: Cheers Lewis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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