Coach Rehab and Rescue Club

[Coachaddict4020]

The prongs of turn locks can only be bend and straighten a few times, each time weaken the metal until the prongs break.
When I remove the turn locks, I always use a small needle nose pliers to straighten all the prongs. When put it back, I use the round side of a small stainless steel spoon (the ones you use for sugar), slowly push the prongs to bend from bottom (where it come out of leather), till flat, then flip the spoon use the edge to press the end of prongs down toward leather. Usually can put the turnlock back tight. The key is the prongs need to be straight, so when you bend them with spoon, it will start to bend from the very bottom.

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I may have misread the post but I think she meant the twisty part of the turn-lock becoming loose? I had that happen once & I couldn’t retighten the twisty mechanism

 

[Jacynthe]

I may have misread the post but I think she meant the twisty part of the turn-lock becoming loose? I had that happen once & I couldn’t retighten the twisty mechanism

Yes, I think you are correct that LadaZuri meant the twist part. I had been working on the twist part of a loose turn lock and thought if I could hold the inner "rod" still and twist the turnlock, that it may tighten. I have so far been unsuccessful. LunaSilver's suggestion for the prongs is interesting. I am so afraid not to be able to get them back on flush.

 

[LunaSilver]

My apologies, lol.. don’t know if it can be fixed or need a new one.

 

[Jacynthe]

My apologies, lol.. don’t know if it can be fixed or need a new one.

Thank you LunaSilver for your suggestion! Will be trying it!

 

[katpeony]

Is there a way to get rid of these lines? I tried dunking and cpr but that did not work...lines are smooth...almost seems like uneven dying...

 

[Lake Effect]

Thanks all! I really struggle with color sometimes...does anyone know where I can get one of those old Coach leather color sample/swatch sets???

@Lake Effect appreciate the catalog page! And I may be wrong, but now that I’m seeing an example of Flannel Grey, it looks too dark for my Saddlery! I fixed up a Compartment Bag for Christmas for my aunt that I’m pretty sure was flannel grey...I don’t have any pictures but it was close in color to that catalog picture of the Envelope Portfolio.

I’m going back to Putty or Taupe on the Saddlery, she’s a lot lighter than I appreciated. Perfect for spring!!

Ahhh, I see. It’s funny, you mentioned gray and I saw it. Now I see putty!
I’m just catalog happy.

 

[LadaZuri]

@Coachaddict4020 suggests thebuckleguy . com for turnlocks. Just keep the flat part of the female piece.

On the Willis, the other side is not flat, but like this:

I may have misread the post but I think she meant the twisty part of the turn-lock becoming loose? I had that happen once & I couldn’t retighten the twisty mechanism

Yes, trying to tighten the dang spring. Nothing has worked yet.

Is there a way to get rid of these lines? I tried dunking and cpr but that did not work...lines are smooth...almost seems like uneven dying...

I LOVE the lines... gives the bag so much interest and character. I believe it was LunaSilver who said they were fat lines. I don't like them as much on myself.

 

[whateve]

Is there a way to get rid of these lines? I tried dunking and cpr but that did not work...lines are smooth...almost seems like uneven dying...

These are natural marks of the leather. They won't go away unless you dye it.

 

[LunaSilver]

Is there a way to get rid of these lines? I tried dunking and cpr but that did not work...lines are smooth...almost seems like uneven dying...

I LOVE the lines... gives the bag so much interest and character. I believe it was LunaSilver who said they were fat lines. I don't like them as much on myself.

These are natural marks of the leather. They won't go away unless you dye it.

I love those lines too. I am eying a bag on eBay right now with lots of those lines, literally the whole bag, together with the natural aged patina, I feel that bag is speaking to me and I really want it, hope price will not go too high in the end of auction,
I learnt the name of those lines from Canadian leather workers Facebook group (private group). Fat line of cowhide was discussed there, with some beautifully crafted leather goods examples incorporate fat lines into the designs. ( not my photos)

 

[pammbw]

Is there a way to get rid of these lines? I tried dunking and cpr but that did not work...lines are smooth...almost seems like uneven dying...

That's a beautiful bag! Love that color!

 

[whateve]

I love those lines too. I am eying a bag on eBay right now with lots of those lines, literally the whole bag, together with the natural aged patina, I feel that bag is speaking to me and I really want it, hope price will not go too high in the end of auction,
I learnt the name of those lines from Canadian leather workers Facebook group (private group). Fat line of cowhide was discussed there, with some beautifully crafted leather goods examples incorporate fat lines into the designs. ( not my photo)

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Are fat lines equivalent with stretch marks?

 

[LunaSilver]

Are fat lines equivalent with stretch marks?

Sorry I don’t know if they are the same thing or not.

 

[LunaSilver]

Thank you LunaSilver!!! I am going to try this!

You are welcome, enjoy the rest of the weekend!

 

[LadaZuri]

Are fat lines equivalent with stretch marks?

That would make sense.

 

[katpeony]

thank you everyone... I wasn’t sure what these lines were called or where they came from...have a happy Easter!