Tom locks Posted October 10, 2018 Report Share Posted October 10, 2018 Hello, I have a shop in newhaven, I am a locksmith mainly but Have been involved in shoe repairs for a while, i have been turning away doctor Martin units because I’m not certain how to secure them. Any input and advice would be appreciated! Thanks in advance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Count Muppet Posted October 10, 2018 Report Share Posted October 10, 2018 I’m guessing this is the other half of safehaven locksmiths? could all get a bit awkward Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom locks Posted October 10, 2018 Author Report Share Posted October 10, 2018 11 minutes ago, Count Muppet said: I’m guessing this is the other half of safehaven locksmiths? could all get a bit awkward I used to work for them yes lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flash Posted October 10, 2018 Report Share Posted October 10, 2018 3 hours ago, Tom locks said: Hello, I have a shop in newhaven, I am a locksmith mainly but Have been involved in shoe repairs for a while, i have been turning away doctor Martin units because I’m not certain how to secure them. Any input and advice would be appreciated! Thanks in advance. Cut old units off at joint with sharp knife, clean welts by scouring on finisher, (don't damage welt stitches,) obtain units of correct size, attach with suitable adhesive, trim edges with suitable trimmer, simple repair. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kobblers Posted October 11, 2018 Report Share Posted October 11, 2018 Exactly like Flash says. We find the best adhesive is Bostik PA5050. Rick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom locks Posted October 11, 2018 Author Report Share Posted October 11, 2018 Thank you, I appreciate the help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteelCityShoes Posted October 11, 2018 Report Share Posted October 11, 2018 Bostiks are the best, although I don’t miss the headaches Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom locks Posted October 11, 2018 Author Report Share Posted October 11, 2018 Haha, I’ve used 50/50 which has done the trick.. thanks again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Count Muppet Posted October 11, 2018 Report Share Posted October 11, 2018 I seem to remember something about Timpson getting told off about doing the repairs this way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom locks Posted October 11, 2018 Author Report Share Posted October 11, 2018 34 minutes ago, Count Muppet said: I seem to remember something about Timpson getting told off about doing the repairs this way. Really? By a customer? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flash Posted October 11, 2018 Report Share Posted October 11, 2018 2 hours ago, Count Muppet said: I seem to remember something about Timpson getting told off about doing the repairs this way. They can be done better using hot knife, but not advisable in a shop environmentt, to many fumes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom locks Posted October 11, 2018 Author Report Share Posted October 11, 2018 Yeh I heard about that method but it seems to be a bit of an investment, maybe something to consider in the future. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elfman Posted October 11, 2018 Report Share Posted October 11, 2018 would not use bostik if you paid me to Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteelCityShoes Posted October 11, 2018 Report Share Posted October 11, 2018 Yes but you’re on another level to us mere humans when it comes to glue Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
x minit uk Posted October 11, 2018 Report Share Posted October 11, 2018 1 hour ago, elfman said: would not use bostik if you paid me to Can I ask why.? . And what do you use , and which method. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elfman Posted October 12, 2018 Report Share Posted October 12, 2018 would only ever use the fossplast 8016 when it was available failing that it would have been gripsotite pta but that is also no long available so left with the next best thing reinia multi colle or the syntac total ,cut unit off scour apply glue ,its always a case of the key you have before gluing them up , Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
x minit uk Posted October 13, 2018 Report Share Posted October 13, 2018 10 hours ago, elfman said: would only ever use the fossplast 8016 when it was available failing that it would have been gripsotite pta but that is also no long available so left with the next best thing reinia multi colle or the syntac total ,cut unit off scour apply glue ,its always a case of the key you have before gluing them up , Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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