Ted Starzec

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Hi everyone We need to update our cloning. What do you guys think about the RW5 for £596 +VAT Is there a better alternative? Best wishes Ted Starzec

Hi all Managed to get the EC75 online, now I need some blanks. Can you help with this? Thanks for your help

Thanks Trev and Graham That is just what I need! Who sells the Abus EC75? We usually deal with T. Colledge or Charles Birch.

Hi All. I have a problem. I can't find the operating manual for the mustang machine and I need to do some training. I tried to get one from Davenports but they don't seem to be able to help. Is there one that I can get on line? or does anyone have one that I can borrow to make notes from? Also, where can I get a dimple padlock and blanks to practice and test the machine? Thanks in advance. Regards Ted

Has anyone got any feed back about the Bootblack range from T. Colledge? For example, how does it compare to Saphir? And did I see that shoe string have a premium shoe care range? how does that compare? We were sad to see Saphir discontinued.

I have the same problem finding a supplier. I see that shoestring do a Premium shoe product, Has anyone got any feedback?

Hi everyone I have decided that I need to venture into the wonderful land of social media to promote the business post lockdown. I am thinking about adding a blog to my website and copy into the business Facebook page. I need an eye-catching name. I am thinking 1.Just one old cobbler (there's not loads left) 2.The last word 3.Awl that I know. 4.Ted's heeling words. Or something else. What do you think?

Thanks guys That is really useful information. I was wondering what my options were; That is really helpful, Thanks a lot

Hi all, Post covid I need to reboot my keycutting and bring it up to date to maximise sales. I am looking for possible machines. At the moment we have a cylinder machine, a mortice machine, a tibbe machine and a really old milling machine. We have an auto key chip reader/writer. We don't have a decent machine to cut dimples and we can't cut keys to code. My only option seems to be a futura machine. Very expensive. Does anyone have any suggestions/recommendations?

On the Timpsons website COVID-19 Update Our shops are OPEN wherever possible to support local communities with their essential services. Our online store and locksmiths business are open too. We will be following Government guidance as it applies wherever we have shops

That should be "arrive late" to this discussion

Sorry to arrive to this discussion. Just a few ideas from an old dog. I think that the exhibitions are great, but their "market" (shoe repairers) is shrinking. Why not give it a different name and open and advertise, the exhibition to the public? Attract and invite new related exhibitors, such as high end (repairable) footwear manufacturers. Shoe care bloggers, who can also promote the exhibition online. Work out why repairers dno't attend. Is it too far? Is it too expensive? Perhaps a questionaire through wholesalers. As I said just a few ideas, trying to be positive

I have an easiblaster sandblasting and stencil making set up (the large adjustable cabinet) that I havn't used for years that I would like to sell (perhaps on ebay) but I have no idea how much to ask for it. Any suggestions?