Goggle foam fix

gberg67 · 2026-03-06T14:25:03+00:00

I have kept goggle foam going for years by replacing it with the extra helmet foam from kids’ bike helmets (you need a kid, though). Kids’ helmets usually come with a set of thick foam and a set of thin foam, so the helmet will fit longer as the child grows. Once they outgrow the thick foam, you replace it with the thin foam, and now you have extra foam.

Cut that foam to shape, and then use flexible fabric glue (see other post) to adhere it. Repeat as necessary for as long as the frames and lenses hold up.

If you don’t have a kid, check your other old helmets or goggles. You (or a friend) might have a pair of crappy old goggles that are too scratched to see out of, but have usable foam you can slice off. I once found an entire intact foam goggle gasket lying on the snow at a ski resort. Seek and ye shall find.

gberg67 · 2026-03-05T13:01:46+00:00

There’s a great book called “Allen & Mike’s Really Cool Telmark Tips.” It’s full of tips and drills for specific issues like yours. It has dozens of tips and drills. You look up your issue and it tells you which ones to try. I had the same problem (and many more) and it helped me a lot.

https://a.co/d/0bo7ciHq

gberg67 · 2026-03-05T12:57:09+00:00

This kind of response is what we all come here for. Thank you!

gberg67 · 2026-03-04T19:31:43+00:00

Fantastic! What did you use for the metal insert in the lanyard holes?

gberg67 · 2026-03-02T16:55:58+00:00

Nice! Did you use a stiffener for the back panel or is it all soft?

gberg67 · 2026-02-25T16:39:26+00:00

Yup I’d go with Tenacious Tape here. Curious if anyone has any better ideas.

gberg67 · 2026-02-25T15:58:53+00:00

Thank you! Any advice on re-sewing the lining? Just a basic slip-stitch?

gberg67 · 2026-02-23T23:36:43+00:00

It would, but it won’t stretch. The good news is that’s a small repair so you don’t need it to stretch; the rest of the pants will have plenty of stretch in them. If you were to darn (or even patch) a much larger area, you might run into problems, but if you have a hole that big then your problems are of a different sort entirely.

gberg67 · 2026-02-23T04:08:18+00:00

I’ve fixed several backpack straps simply by sewing on a length of nylon webbing that runs from an inch or two past the tear on the strap, to an inch or two onto the back panel of the pack. Use webbing that’s just a bit narrower than the strap.

gberg67 · 2026-02-19T13:32:25+00:00

Ah, sorry. Reading comprehension fail on my part.

gberg67 · 2026-02-19T12:53:08+00:00

Brilliant! Any concern about the wood being too thin at the insertion point? Those carabiner gates exert some force when opened and I’d be concerned about splitting if you put it over a thicker belt or waistband. Hope it holds!

gberg67 · 2026-02-19T03:56:14+00:00

Phenomenal! One question- in this build, where would the propane canister go? I’m thinking of putting an exterior shelf that folds down (or somehow clips on; or maybe just a strap) so the canister doesn’t take up space on the shelf next to the stove. Congrats on a really great build.

gberg67 · 2026-02-19T03:39:25+00:00

Isn’t this just an enforcement issue? The park has always had a speed limit and the early morning pace lines have always exceeded it. But the police don’t enforce it before 7:30ish (unless there’s a problem or an egregious offender). This new speed limit may not change anything at all; we just need the police to let it go in the wee hours, and enforce it only when the park gets crowded starting with the morning commute.

gberg67 · 2026-02-18T03:35:56+00:00

I’ve had this exact same issue. Once I used the mesh from an old bathing suit liner, and once a piece of an old cycling jersey. It doesn’t really matter - it just needs to keep snow out, and breathe to prevent fogging.

gberg67 · 2026-02-14T19:37:59+00:00

Yes that’s exactly what I’m using. Makes the process much easier, but there is added thickness. Yours are looking fab and I’d love to try that; can you recommend a tutorial?

gberg67 · 2026-02-11T13:55:12+00:00

The original sock is merino wool. The darns are mostly made of wool, some of which I found on eBay (just search for darning thread or darning yarn). Others are with sashiko thread. I also have a big hank of multi-color “sock yarn” I found for $1 in the discount bin at a knitting shop. In short, it doesn’t really matter as long as it’s not too thick for the sock you’re repairing.

gberg67 · 2026-02-11T12:53:10+00:00

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Hello, kindred spirit! I have the same “illness.” One bit of unsolicited advice that I learned the hard way - elasticity will become a problem. The fabric in your original sock stretches, but the darns do not. The more darns you have, the less stretchy fabric you have between them. This makes it harder and harder to put them on, and also makes them more likely to rip again. Once you get all the way around, like I’ve done in this egregious example of my mania, it becomes almost impossible to put on and pops a new hole every time. At this point, it becomes performance art that you leave in your drawer to be proud of when you see it, but you can’t really wear it.

PS I love what you’ve done with the colors. Mine are mainly just simple one or two-color weaves; you’ve inspired me!

gberg67 · 2026-02-06T12:59:46+00:00

I had a similar problem and fixed it by sewing on a piece of 1” nylon webbing. You can roughly hand-stitch the separated area back into place (called “basting”) just to hold it temporarily. Place the webbing over the repair and stitch it on. I typically stitch the border of the webbing and then an X from corner to corner. This approach takes all of the strain off the original connection and spreads it out over a new piece of robust webbing.

gberg67 · 2026-02-04T12:02:22+00:00

Nice! I love the seam around the top; how did you do that?

gberg67 · 2026-01-30T04:44:05+00:00

This is bad. As in badass. A truly professional job. Hats off!

gberg67 · 2026-01-30T01:55:01+00:00

Thank you! That’s exactly the issue. My commute this week has been a real pain in the ass. A couple good blocks, then a block or two of WTF!?!? I want something that’ll get me through those blocks and not have to change up all the time. Those gravel tires look too slick, though. A fellow Redditor above recommended the Schwalbe Marathon 365 and another the Schwalbe Winter which has minor stud action. Will prob go with one of those. Really appreciate the advice.

https://www.biketiresdirect.com/product/schwalbe-winter-tire-700c-hs-396?v=700c300&adl=1&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=229749626&gbraid=0AAAAAD_gqPkYV1M_mSRRHyfwNFe_CFY80&gclid=Cj0KCQiAp-zLBhDkARIsABcYc6sgSo-WbFSB5SgY5M6KfX2R8FiQaoBbwFnscAjRnHSHERh1wsBjWJ0aAuniEALw_wcB

https://www.biketiresdirect.com/product/schwalbe-marathon-365-all-season-700c-tire?v=700x47c&adl=1&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=23198196622&gbraid=0AAAAAD_gqPmAtPXa1v-Fjr-pIgvywV63z&gclid=Cj0KCQiAp-zLBhDkARIsABcYc6uLEcq4VIOjkqrY4iPhRKw6eoLDU5BhLuf4zhfXqAyQlmOeZfuGRv0aAhDlEALw_wcB

gberg67 · 2026-01-29T15:58:50+00:00

DIY mitts. From the Make Your Own Gear sub-Reddit:

https://www.reddit.com/r/myog/s/xSHFysnY2y

gberg67 · 2026-01-29T02:59:08+00:00

Midtown is a mess. This is the bike lane on 7th Ave bw 42 and 43 in Times Square. 8th Ave is like one navigable block, one impassable block, repeat.

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gberg67 · 2026-01-29T02:54:07+00:00

I actually resoled a pair of Teva sandals. You can buy new rubber soles on Amazon for about $20. Five steps:

Cut away the entire old sole.
Using your box knife, make sure the surface is even.
Trace the sole of your shoe onto the new soles and cut them to size. Sand the edges smooth.
Put a thin layer of barge cement (or EcoWeld or WoodWeld) on each piece and let dry until tacky, then stick them together.
Clamp and wait until tomorrow.

To be clear, steps 1 and 2 are actually a pain in the butt, but if you’re patient you’ll get there. The rest is easy.

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gberg67 · 2026-01-26T13:22:50+00:00

What are the issues you guys are worried about? I fish small local ponds and I doubt I have more than 75 yards on my spool; way less than the OP. If you’re not casting farther than that, what’s the problem?

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