Simes Posted November 6, 2015 Report Share Posted November 6, 2015 I'm looking for a pair of electric pliers if anyone has a pair going at a reasonable price? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simes Posted November 7, 2015 Author Report Share Posted November 7, 2015 Does anybody still use these even? I've managed without for the last 6 years but I have a broken drill bit inside a pair of stiletto's and it doesn't want to come out! Maybe someone has another idea? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenB Posted November 7, 2015 Report Share Posted November 7, 2015 I would grind down the heel around the tube a little so you can get a pair of nippers onto them (or get the tube in a vice if you prefer). Then, if necessary, assuming the drill has snapped off a little way down the tube, get a new drill bit & drill the tube without putting any pressure onto the broken bit. This should create enough friction & heat to loosen the tube in the same way as the electric pliers would (at least I assume so, having never used a pair!) so that you can then whip it out, clear the tube, rebuild if necessary, and away you go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Count Muppet Posted November 7, 2015 Report Share Posted November 7, 2015 I use the same technique with the drill. Just hot enough to twist the tube out, then replace the tube Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inscriptio Posted November 8, 2015 Report Share Posted November 8, 2015 Occasionally you can get the tubes out without heat. Scour 2 flat sides as straight as possible get a tight grip with your nippers & twist two people needed hold nippers straight and get the other person to twist the shoe we always try this first kobblers 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simes Posted November 8, 2015 Author Report Share Posted November 8, 2015 Thanks for all the tips. I'll give it a go on Monday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevE1965 Posted November 11, 2015 Report Share Posted November 11, 2015 Does anybody still use these even? I've managed without for the last 6 years but I have a broken drill bit inside a pair of stiletto's and it doesn't want to come out! Maybe someone has another idea? I would grind down the heel around the tube a little so you can get a pair of nippers onto them (or get the tube in a vice if you prefer). Then, if necessary, assuming the drill has snapped off a little way down the tube, get a new drill bit & drill the tube without putting any pressure onto the broken bit. This should create enough friction & heat to loosen the tube in the same way as the electric pliers would (at least I assume so, having never used a pair!) so that you can then whip it out, clear the tube, rebuild if necessary, and away you go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevE1965 Posted November 11, 2015 Report Share Posted November 11, 2015 If your drill bit is near the top of the tube, visible, try tapping a waist nail in on either side just till they resist, then grab both nails sith your nippers and try to twist the drill out, in reverse, you might just get enough drill bit to grip with pliers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
northamptonshoemaker Posted November 30, 2015 Report Share Posted November 30, 2015 I thought this was for sale and wanted ...lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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