Auto Key Wizard Posted February 22, 2007 Report Share Posted February 22, 2007 This maybe a job some guys might shy away from, simply because of the nature of the material the units are made from. Boots manufactured by Ecco with the Sport moulded unit New units by Vibram First the bulk of the existing unit needs to be removed, but this can't be scoured in the usual way, this is because of the nature of the outer compound, It is a hazardous material & when scoured becomes a hot molton substance. So this is where some knife skill comes in, Below shows the bulk of the old unit removed using a knife, then the remaining material left on the boot scoured to the required level A mid-sole of 4mm plain micro has cut, then both footwear & mid-sole coated with neoprene adhesive The mid-sole has been attached, trimmed & then stitched into place using a Geneva Blake stitcher By attaching a mid-sole in this way will give a good secure point to aid new sole/unit attachment The next three images show the finished job The last image hopefully shows the edge finish, that was achieved using a multi-pipe edge trimmer, the style of finish seen on Dr. Martins soles That's another £40 in the Till Sorry, But I don't offer a "Trade Service" This post has been promoted to an article Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hibsjo(SCO) Posted February 22, 2007 Report Share Posted February 22, 2007 Good job Terry Tell me more about neoprene adhesive?(dont use it) Any primer used on this shoe/boot material? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hibsjo(SCO) Posted February 22, 2007 Report Share Posted February 22, 2007 Doh....... whats the difference between 6092 and 6035 both being neoprene! I use 6092. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kobblers Posted February 22, 2007 Report Share Posted February 22, 2007 good job that tel, my knife skills are crap though hehe. i'd probably use my little bandsaw to remove the excess material. didn't you have any problems bonding the micro (is it the compact micro btw?) to the original material without a primer? cheers, rick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corlas Posted February 22, 2007 Report Share Posted February 22, 2007 Good work Tel, sorry, Who's da Man, I is da Man, and I know is not pleasant to do. Health! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ironplanet uk900 Posted February 22, 2007 Report Share Posted February 22, 2007 Nice one Tel, Thats exactly how I do em. I usually blake stitch a new middle section in. with a material that will bond nicely with the unit. We did some Rockports the other day in the same way. Different units but repaired the same. Well done Terry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Auto Key Wizard Posted February 22, 2007 Author Report Share Posted February 22, 2007 Tell me more about neoprene adhesive?(dont use it)Any primer used on this shoe/boot material? My current Neoprene adhesive I am using is "Marco Neobond" from Marshall Coppin, It's their own brand & the same blend as Renia No primer used i'd probably use my little bandsaw to remove the excess material. Think you'd have a problem there, because the outer compound would melt & gum the sawband didn't you have any problems bonding the micro (is it the compact micro btw?) to the original material without a primer?cheers, rick. No problems see above, The micro is compact but lightweight I know is not pleasant to do.Health! Not pleasant at all, my little Spanish Buddy, but less pleasant when the units have perished Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Auto Key Wizard Posted February 22, 2007 Author Report Share Posted February 22, 2007 We did some Rockports the other day in the same way. Different units but repaired the same. Interesting units Mark, are they one piece or two & where they from & what they called? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee Posted February 22, 2007 Report Share Posted February 22, 2007 Another quality topic that forums becoming renowned for. Keep up the good work one and all. I will add todays tutorials to the "Manual" tomorrow. Lee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kobblers Posted February 22, 2007 Report Share Posted February 22, 2007 i wouldn't have thought that a slow speed and a ripping blade would do that tel, if i ever get the chance, i'll try it and let you know how it goes. cheers rick. what're those units mark? look great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh-Candoit (ENG) Posted February 22, 2007 Report Share Posted February 22, 2007 Yer could try a Band Knife Blade!!! no clogging-worked for Polyveldts in the 80s Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
x minit uk Posted February 22, 2007 Report Share Posted February 22, 2007 Just wanna say, GREAT POST Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ironplanet uk900 Posted February 22, 2007 Report Share Posted February 22, 2007 Geox System consists of full sole, heel & micro mid-sole (not shown) I haven't seen these either, who stocks these Tel ? Me, Martin & one other We did some Rockports the other day in the same way. Different units but repaired the same. Interesting units Mark, are they one piece or two & where they from & what they called? One piece, they have no name and only I stock em Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Auto Key Wizard Posted February 23, 2007 Author Report Share Posted February 23, 2007 I'll swop you for a pair of Geox Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Hugh-Candoit2 Posted February 23, 2007 Report Share Posted February 23, 2007 I'll swop you for a pair of Geox You would not know what to do with him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ironplanet uk900 Posted February 23, 2007 Report Share Posted February 23, 2007 To be honest I brought these units years ago. I brought 500 pair off Phil Corey, remember him. Sadly he's no longer with us. I Paid 25p a pair Ain't got many left now I had some bargains off Phil, bless him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh-Candoit (ENG) Posted February 23, 2007 Report Share Posted February 23, 2007 Is this unit not similiar to a Rambler unit that was used some years ago? Tread pattern seem familiar exept for the oblong blocks on it, makes a nice neat job though and there are many manufacturers doing that style of shoe. Think it was originally designed in the States and called Penny Round, I think there is a section on the front that you could slip a coin into. I like them, serves as a dress shoe and a casual one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ironplanet uk900 Posted February 24, 2007 Report Share Posted February 24, 2007 Yes Hughby, its very similar to a Rambler. No slot for a cion though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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