theshoeman9 Posted April 30, 2011 Report Share Posted April 30, 2011 If theres one thing i hate doing,it's fitting tele tone taps onto tap shoes. The holes never line up & you can bet that a nail or two will always come through. Even worse when they want old ones swapped onto a new pair. I used to charge a fiver but they are such a pain especially if you ar busy that i just told a woman they would be a tenner. She sniffed her nose a bit but went for it because i know timpsons near me won't touch them. I've been mucking around with them on & off for an hour in between other jobs & wondered whether a £10 was too much ? What do you charge for this service ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gav Posted April 30, 2011 Report Share Posted April 30, 2011 Also hate doing these £14 for front and backs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
x minit uk Posted April 30, 2011 Report Share Posted April 30, 2011 Easy money in my opinion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee Posted April 30, 2011 Report Share Posted April 30, 2011 ditch the nails that come with them & use 12mm sqare shank ones. use the brad nailer to nail heel carbons on & get an electric screw driver. lift the insoles each pair so the nails don't spoil them & they can be done in 10 mins max. I charge £5.00 per pair to swoop the toes & £5.00 for heels (£10) or £10 for a new set (£20 for toes & heels). Lee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick Friend Posted April 30, 2011 Report Share Posted April 30, 2011 I used to be a tap dancer But gave it up kept falling into the sink. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tommy Posted April 30, 2011 Report Share Posted April 30, 2011 Just turned away 2 pairs this week, they were very thin suede soles and expected taps to be fitted. One of the ladies owned the shop that supplied shoes and taps and said this is how they are coming through now. The resin soles are bad enough but nailing to suede is not something I'm going to start doing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee Posted April 30, 2011 Report Share Posted April 30, 2011 She's talking out off her Back side! see needs to be ordering tap shoes & not modern dance ones! I buy my taps from Starlite who also supply a nice full colour dance wear Boucher. You can pick up the odd extra sale on footwear & gear. I've build a reputation for taps, as the local dance shop has a habit of selling the wrong size taps & its helped build my customer base as this sort of work is very much talked about within the dance circle. easy pessy lemon squeezer. Lee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elfman Posted April 30, 2011 Report Share Posted April 30, 2011 easy money as lee said 10 mins max £4.95 job done no out lay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Count Muppet Posted April 30, 2011 Report Share Posted April 30, 2011 i charge £7.50 for toe or heel and £12.50 for both. i don't like doing them though, i always seem to drop the nails into the tray underneath the last Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grahamparker Posted May 1, 2011 Report Share Posted May 1, 2011 £5.95 for toes and same for the heels. Dont nail the carbons just glue them,never had any come off yet, pilot dill 1.5mm hole for screws in heel block so they dont bind on the plastic. Don't mind doing them, easy money really. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee Posted May 1, 2011 Report Share Posted May 1, 2011 i always seem to drop the nails into the tray underneath the last Theres a trick to holding the nails! I'll video how I do a pair next week (whats the betting I don't get any now I've said that!) to show you.Dont nail the carbons just glue them,never had any come off yet, pilot dill 1.5mm hole for screws in heel blockso they dont bind on the plastic. Tut! I've swooped taps 5 or six times from pair to pair, nasty way of doing it IMO! pilot hole shouldn't be needed. the taps should NOT be screwed hard on the carbon plate they should rattle against it, thats why its there & what gives them the unique sound! Looks like I need to get my video camera out! Lee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee Posted July 13, 2011 Report Share Posted July 13, 2011 Looks like I need to get my video camera out! Forgot this one, remembered it last night! so here it is my guide & tips to fitting taps. This post has been promoted to an article Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keithm Posted July 13, 2011 Report Share Posted July 13, 2011 I never used the nails but used the staple gun to attach them, never a complaint in 24 years Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petercoulson Posted July 13, 2011 Report Share Posted July 13, 2011 I never used the nails but used the staple gun to attach them, never a complaint in 24 years If it was me I'd blake them on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stutheshoe Posted July 13, 2011 Report Share Posted July 13, 2011 I never used the nails but used the staple gun to attach them, never a complaint in 24 years If it was me I'd blake them on so would rlj if he had one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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