1956Longroof Report post Posted September 19, 2023 I'm attempting to reproduce a leather magneto cover for vintage Farmall tractors. I'm having a hard time finding out what style buckle/clasp they used. As you can imagine 90 year old survivors are non existent. For some reason it won't let me post pics. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Burkhardt Report post Posted September 20, 2023 You have to lower the pixel size first. There are programs and suggestion on this site how to do so this one is for Windows. You can resize the pictures. Here's one of the most recent links on doing this: https://leatherworker.net/forum/topic/15122-how-to-post-pictures-on-lw/page/2/ And here's the method I use. If your computer is a Microsoft product, you should have some version of Microsoft Paint installed on it. Open the picture in Paint. You should see a 'resize picture' option in the top menu bar. Click on it. I always resize by reducing the number of pixels rather than by percentage. 600 pixels should give a nice sharp picture that's not too large. When you resize one dimension of the photo, the other resizes automatically to keep it in the correct proportions. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SpruceMoose Report post Posted September 21, 2023 On 9/19/2023 at 2:17 PM, 1956Longroof said: I'm attempting to reproduce a leather magneto cover for vintage Farmall tractors. I'm having a hard time finding out what style buckle/clasp they used. As you can imagine 90 year old survivors are non existent. For some reason it won't let me post pics. Try a Antique tractor forum. I looked up a few videos of antique magnetos being refurbished and there doesn't appear to be leather on them, it may be a very short time frame they were used, could be why you can't find anything Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1956Longroof Report post Posted September 21, 2023 I've tried antique tractor forums without any luck. The cover was only offered from around 1925-32. So it's almost impossible to find any info on them other than parts books that show the whole assembly. I figured out the picture thing. That should help my cause. The best I can tell it resembles a bridle strap clasp but smaller. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SpruceMoose Report post Posted September 21, 2023 19 minutes ago, 1956Longroof said: I've tried antique tractor forums without any luck. The cover was only offered from around 1925-32. So it's almost impossible to find any info on them other than parts books that show the whole assembly. I figured out the picture thing. That should help my cause. The best I can tell it resembles a bridle strap clasp but smaller. I'll ask my husband tonight, he works tractors, usually vintage-antique. What you have circled doesn't look to be part of the cover, looks more like a metal strap part of the magneto sticking through a hole in the leather Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1956Longroof Report post Posted September 21, 2023 32 minutes ago, SpruceMoose said: I'll ask my husband tonight, he works tractors, usually vintage-antique. What you have circled doesn't look to be part of the cover, looks more like a metal strap part of the magneto sticking through a hole in the leather It's not part of the mag. I have several of these magnetos. Hopefully he can ID it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chuck123wapati Report post Posted September 21, 2023 i found this picture on the net it is for a fordson Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1956Longroof Report post Posted September 21, 2023 11 minutes ago, chuck123wapati said: i found this picture on the net it is for a fordson I may end up just using a simple snap. I was really hoping to make a exact reproduction. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chuck123wapati Report post Posted September 21, 2023 1 minute ago, 1956Longroof said: I may end up just using a simple snap. I was really hoping to make a exact reproduction. one thing is for sure not many people will know any different. I wasn't aware they even existed. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fredk Report post Posted September 21, 2023 I know this fitting I think. I've seen it on straps on some, just a few, cars in my vintage car club. Its like a buckle but not a buckle. Its like two hinged loops. One short loop is attached to item or end of a strap. The tongue of the strap goes through a gap between the loops and the second loop hinges over gripping the strap between the loops and that loop locks down in place. Endless adjustment without holes in the strap. Rather like how the fitting on a HGV cargo strap works, but nicer looking. But I don't know a name for it Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chuck123wapati Report post Posted September 21, 2023 12 minutes ago, fredk said: I know this fitting I think. I've seen it on straps on some, just a few, cars in my vintage car club. Its like a buckle but not a buckle. Its like two hinged loops. One short loop is attached to item or end of a strap. The tongue of the strap goes through a gap between the loops and the second loop hinges over gripping the strap between the loops and that loop locks down in place. Endless adjustment without holes in the strap. Rather like how the fitting on a HGV cargo strap works, but nicer looking. But I don't know a name for it cam buckle maybe an older type? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SpruceMoose Report post Posted September 21, 2023 2 hours ago, 1956Longroof said: It's not part of the mag. I have several of these magnetos. Hopefully he can ID it. Ya, he said it's not part of the magneto, some weird buckle, or just a really bad photo of a regular buckle Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fredk Report post Posted September 21, 2023 (edited) 1 hour ago, chuck123wapati said: cam buckle maybe an older type? yes, like that. I didn't even know the name for that, There used to be a shop in the UK which sold the wire ones. They sold lots of old-style but new stock car parts for refurbishing our old cars. Some modern competition drivers used to use the wire loop ones to hold their bonnet/hood and boot/trunk lid down. Maybe use a modern s/s one. Would look more like the original ? Edited September 21, 2023 by fredk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chuck123wapati Report post Posted September 23, 2023 On 9/21/2023 at 1:33 PM, 1956Longroof said: I may end up just using a simple snap. I was really hoping to make a exact reproduction. check this out it resembles the picture . https://www.weaverleathersupply.com/products/1144-collar-fastener-set Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1956Longroof Report post Posted September 24, 2023 On 9/23/2023 at 2:55 PM, chuck123wapati said: check this out it resembles the picture . https://www.weaverleathersupply.com/products/1144-collar-fastener-set That is the bridle strap clasp. I was thinking of using that one but unfortunately they only come in 1 1/4". Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Heartless Report post Posted October 2, 2023 On 9/24/2023 at 5:32 PM, 1956Longroof said: That is the bridle strap clasp. I was thinking of using that one but unfortunately they only come in 1 1/4". those have nothing to do with the bridle - they are for heavy horse collars Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
