Auto Key Wizard Posted December 14, 2010 Report Share Posted December 14, 2010 I'll concur with that Keify Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kobblers Posted December 14, 2010 Report Share Posted December 14, 2010 You don't need to use a press with ANY sole Rick. Sorry Rick, I disagree you can 'get by' without a press, but no serious repairer would operate without a press, just my opinion of course Keith And on this occasion, your opinion sucks! Rick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kobblers Posted December 14, 2010 Report Share Posted December 14, 2010 Sorry Keith but I really don't agree, maybe there are materials that would be helped by using a press but that doesn't mean a press is necessary, especially if you know what you're doing with modern materials which I very much do I've not found any material that I couldn't repair without a press in 22 yrs and the repair of well over 150,000 pairs of shoes - that's more than enough justification for not needing one for me Rick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kobblers Posted December 14, 2010 Report Share Posted December 14, 2010 You don't need to use a press with ANY sole Rick. Sorry Rick, I disagree you can 'get by' without a press, but no serious repairer would operate without a press, just my opinion of course Keith Looks like an insult to me Rick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
windycity Posted December 14, 2010 Report Share Posted December 14, 2010 i think you definitley need a press. i'd be lost without my tiger/power type one, ascap do you do lots of mens leather soles? no, but mens work is made alot easier with a press. ladies sole don't need one. anyway how you finding those durosoles now you found out where to get them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hibsjo(SCO) Posted December 14, 2010 Report Share Posted December 14, 2010 What NO press thats like not having a blake carry on! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petercoulson Posted December 15, 2010 Report Share Posted December 15, 2010 What NO press thats like not having a blake carry on! Do you think we could find some room under micks desk? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keithm Posted December 15, 2010 Report Share Posted December 15, 2010 What NO press thats like not having a blake carry on! Do you think we could find some room under micks desk? Thanks for the offer Pete, but I don't need to hide. The vast majority know I'm right I've seen only Rick against a press as an essential item for repairs But that's his choice and his opinion, mine differs, that's all there is to it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petercoulson Posted December 15, 2010 Report Share Posted December 15, 2010 What NO press thats like not having a blake carry on! Do you think we could find some room under micks desk? Thanks for the offer Pete, but I don't need to hide. The vast majority know I'm right I've seen only Rick against a press as an essential item for repairs But that's his choice and his opinion, mine differs, that's all there is to it! I'm still heading for the desk............. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ironplanet uk900 Posted December 15, 2010 Report Share Posted December 15, 2010 Just read this thread for the first time I'm afraid your all wrong, except Rick & Elfy.. although a press is a handy bit of kit, it is by no means a necessity, I have a press in both my shops and I can honestly say I haven't used mine in at least 12 months. And I can also say I NEVER EVER get repairs back that have come adrift. Contact adheisive sticks on contact and it doesn't need half a ton of pressure. proper preparation, correct adhiesive and good timing is all thats needed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petercoulson Posted December 15, 2010 Report Share Posted December 15, 2010 oh, I never said you needed one just they help, doesnt that make me right as well? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gray Posted December 15, 2010 Report Share Posted December 15, 2010 Just read this thread for the first time I'm afraid your all wrong, except Rick & Elfy.. although a press is a handy bit of kit, it is by no means a necessity, I have a press in both my shops and I can honestly say I haven't used mine in at least 12 months. And I can also say I NEVER EVER get repairs back that have come adrift. Contact adheisive sticks on contact and it doesn't need half a ton of pressure. proper preparation, correct adhiesive and good timing is all thats needed. The fact you don't get repairs back that come adrift doesn't mean they don't come adrift. I get stuff repaired by my oppo's that come adrift and customers don't want to take them back. They come to me and i do them properly. And I do have a press............But I could manage without one because thats how I learnt my trade. It just makes life easier. And I admire Rick & Elfie for sticking to the old ways. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stutheshoe Posted December 15, 2010 Report Share Posted December 15, 2010 Just read this thread for the first time I'm afraid your all wrong, except Rick & Elfy.. although a press is a handy bit of kit, it is by no means a necessity, I have a press in both my shops and I can honestly say I haven't used mine in at least 12 months. And I can also say I NEVER EVER get repairs back that have come adrift. Contact adheisive sticks on contact and it doesn't need half a ton of pressure. proper preparation, correct adhiesive and good timing is all thats needed. The fact you don't get repairs back that come adrift doesn't mean they don't come adrift. I get stuff repaired by my oppo's that come adrift and customers don't want to take them back. They come to me and i do them properly. And I do have a press............But I could manage without one because thats how I learnt my trade. It just makes life easier. And I admire Rick & Elfie for sticking to the old ways. all im going to say is rlj wants a blake and no i dont use a press Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gray Posted December 15, 2010 Report Share Posted December 15, 2010 I don't want a blake. You all seem to think I need one. I will not be supressed by the masses. A blake I needeth not. Tis the Devils machine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ironplanet uk900 Posted December 15, 2010 Report Share Posted December 15, 2010 My work never comes adrift, thats for sure. your mocasin repairs are definatley crap if you don't blake em on, because there is no other way of securing a proper mocasin shoe without stitching.... Or are you one of these who says.. "we never get any mocasins in" cus that B*llocks aswell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Count Muppet Posted December 15, 2010 Report Share Posted December 15, 2010 i'm sorry i mentioned the press now, i rarely use it, i just thought most people did Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenB Posted December 15, 2010 Report Share Posted December 15, 2010 i'm sorry i mentioned the press now, I'm not, it's about time we had a good argument Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gav Posted December 15, 2010 Report Share Posted December 15, 2010 I use our press most days . but i could also manage without out it Also i use our dn blake most days , but would be fu*ked without it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gav Posted December 15, 2010 Report Share Posted December 15, 2010 Forgot to say found some bloody sole-guard http://www.blfarriersupplies.co.uk/inde ... duct_id=99 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keithm Posted December 16, 2010 Report Share Posted December 16, 2010 My work never comes adrift, thats for sure. your mocasin repairs are definatley crap if you don't blake em on, because there is no other way of securing a proper mocasin shoe without stitching.... Or are you one of these who says.. "we never get any mocasins in" cus that B*llocks aswell. Sorry, don't get it. Rlj gets a slagging for not using a blake to complete the repair on a leather sole to a leather moccasin, which should stick really well if pressed. Yet you don't need a press to stick plastic, what's the difference? Apart from the look of the mocc that has been stitched! It's all personal preference, but I would not be without a press nowadays, it's more than just pressing on the material. I can do something else while the shoe is under the press, plus, I think it's quicker than hammering and quieter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee Posted December 16, 2010 Report Share Posted December 16, 2010 Sorry, don't get it. Rlj gets a slagging for not using a blake to complete the repair on a leather sole to a leather moccasin, You have to be in the "Circle" to get that one Keith. EVERY member should spend more time getting to know each other in the chat room! Lee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robinh Posted December 16, 2010 Report Share Posted December 16, 2010 Will this table be big enough?> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gray Posted December 16, 2010 Report Share Posted December 16, 2010 Mick will wet himself when he sees that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenB Posted December 16, 2010 Report Share Posted December 16, 2010 And here's one I've had made specially for Lee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keithm Posted December 16, 2010 Report Share Posted December 16, 2010 And here's one I've had made specially for Lee[attachment=0]tiny table.jpg[/attachment] roflmao Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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