Dr. Shoe Posted July 16, 2015 Report Share Posted July 16, 2015 I will probably be looking for someone who can attach stiletto heel blocks for me before too long. I'm making several pairs of flats at the moment but I want to make myself a nice pair of heels too. Anyone out there with an attacher who can do it for a reasonable price? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee Posted July 17, 2015 Report Share Posted July 17, 2015 I can do this, but I don't do it at a reasonable price, just a realistic one. kobblers and Gavo2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Shoe Posted July 17, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 17, 2015 In my book realistic is reasonable. I'm not looking for charity... Notice I didn't say "cheap". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ironplanet uk900 Posted July 18, 2015 Report Share Posted July 18, 2015 I screw em on... Just sayin! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Shoe Posted July 18, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 18, 2015 I tried that with a pair at college and ended up taking a tumble when it sheared off. Luckily there was a repairer nearby with an attacher. I did have an idea of poking them through the seat put the shoe on a metal poster and hammering the heel block on... Another idea was a half inch length of angle iron down the breast of the heel (cut a groove) then use screws and epoxy glue. The angle iron might help the shank too... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elfman Posted July 19, 2015 Report Share Posted July 19, 2015 like planet I use screws and have done for 10 years or more if you think that using a heel attacher is better or stronger you need to rethink , just ask any shoe repairer on this site how many heels he has replaced that were done by a heel attacher kobblers and ironplanet uk900 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stormwelt Posted July 19, 2015 Report Share Posted July 19, 2015 I agree with elfman and planet. Screws will always give better stability and security. Nail as well to stop any movement. Most better quality shoe manufacturers do this now too. k4mrc, kobblers and ironplanet uk900 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Shoe Posted July 28, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 28, 2015 I have just taken a pair of heels off a pair of OTK boots that a cobbler botched up a few years ago and they were screwed on. Very secure but the heels he used were fugly and kicked under too much. I'm replacing them with a pair of nice stiletto blocks from Colledge's. What sort of screws should I used? Tried wood screws but they didn't seem to bite very well. Going to try self tappers next, what do you guys think? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k4mrc Posted July 28, 2015 Report Share Posted July 28, 2015 I agree with elfman and planet. Screws will always give better stability and security. Nail as well to stop any movement. Most better quality shoe manufacturers do this now too. And the best bit is the profit!! box of screws = 3GBP so go figure, also 100% sure fix. Stormwelt and ironplanet uk900 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kobblers Posted July 30, 2015 Report Share Posted July 30, 2015 Drywall screws have a great bite. Rick. k4mrc and Stormwelt 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee Posted July 30, 2015 Report Share Posted July 30, 2015 Stainless steel self tappers and a pilot hole. ironplanet uk900 and kobblers 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Shoe Posted August 1, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 1, 2015 That's exactly what I did Lee, Perfect! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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