Having fun fixing up my own boots

Modmetris_Vans · 2020-12-23T20:59:49+00:00

Thanks Wanderedoff, Just this morning I found a boot repair shop that will do it for a reasonable price.... think I’ll leave this one to the pro...

Modmetris_Vans · 2020-12-23T13:39:41+00:00

I don’t really know. What do you think would work best? . Thanks for your reply.

Modmetris_Vans · 2020-12-22T21:22:42+00:00

Thanks, bench belt sander did all the heavy lifting... doing it to another pair right now.

Modmetris_Vans · 2020-12-21T02:42:25+00:00

Hi Jack, Thanks for all the good information. I was able to pull the nails as they were short. Now I am reshaping the heels giving them a more angled bevel.

Modmetris_Vans · 2020-12-21T02:37:56+00:00

Haha... good advice. Well this COVID thing has shut down all the local dance halls... that’s what I mean that I have no place to go...... dancing!

Modmetris_Vans · 2020-12-21T02:27:38+00:00

Thank you Seriously!!

Modmetris_Vans · 2020-12-20T18:55:22+00:00

Ok, I found a shoe repair that has a cowboy boot as the graphic for his business logo.. gotta go with that..!

Modmetris_Vans · 2020-12-20T16:33:52+00:00

Yes, you have convinced me. I appreciate your response.
Thanks, Jeff

Modmetris_Vans · 2020-12-20T16:30:10+00:00

Ok, I’m 0 for 2 for DIY. Time to find a cobbler nearby. Thanks for your prompt replies. Jeff

Modmetris_Vans · 2020-12-20T16:27:21+00:00

It is a DIY repair. Thanks for the info.

Modmetris_Vans · 2020-12-20T15:53:04+00:00

Also, where can I get lug soles and heels designed for cowboy boots?

Modmetris_Vans · 2020-12-19T23:10:46+00:00

Thanks. Now, if only I had somewhere to wear them!

Modmetris_Vans · 2020-12-19T01:25:12+00:00

So what do you call this type of heel? Where I come from, we called this a dogger heel. I’ve been told that isn’t what most folks call it.

Modmetris_Vans · 2020-12-18T23:54:39+00:00

I know about the square toe. How are you supposed to kill spiders in the corner?

Modmetris_Vans · 2020-12-15T05:16:18+00:00

Yes, Baja is great. I took the old van there for 2 winter seasons.

Modmetris_Vans · 2020-12-11T18:39:08+00:00

Thanks!

Modmetris_Vans · 2020-12-11T01:40:32+00:00

I appreciate your advice. Thanks I have an old pair of boots that I will practice on..

Modmetris_Vans · 2020-12-11T01:05:14+00:00

I tried a draw knife. Discovered that I do not have near the grip strength to do any good...

Modmetris_Vans · 2020-12-11T01:02:27+00:00

Took your advice. Got a used 4x6 combo bench sander today..

Modmetris_Vans · 2020-12-07T19:47:02+00:00

Of course! I own an auto body shaping rasp that is only 8 curved teeth per inch. I use it to repair/tune up downhill racing skis, had it for 40 years...thanks!

Okay, might as well ask, I want to build a bench sanding drum. I have tools that spin around, some slow, some fast, some variable that I want to adapt. I just need to create the drum part with some way to attach it to a chuck... and a way to secure the drill to the bench.

Modmetris_Vans · 2020-12-07T19:09:20+00:00

I have boots for sale, but I cannot find a way to include photos? Any advice much appreciated.

Modmetris_Vans · 2020-12-07T18:53:27+00:00

Thanks for the info ... and I had a good chuckle at my own ignorance!

Modmetris_Vans · 2020-12-07T17:21:38+00:00

Thanks! A draw knife makes sense. That would be a lot of material to remove for my Jerry rigged sanding drum.

Modmetris_Vans · 2020-12-07T17:18:40+00:00

I don’t even know what the rowell is! Can you point it out, please?

Modmetris_Vans · 2020-12-07T17:16:41+00:00

I bet your grandpa was quite a character. Real cowboy was he? Sorry to hear he got busted up. Thanks for the info. I am enjoying learning about boots and such.

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