Gray Posted February 1, 2023 Report Share Posted February 1, 2023 55 minutes ago, Count Muppet said: It’s a shame you didn’t find this forum 10 or more years ago. Hughcandoit would have been talking to you for hours a day about shoes Was it 10 years? I thought about 5. The old days were good. Chat room shenanigins. Wonder what happened to Andy? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keithm Posted February 1, 2023 Report Share Posted February 1, 2023 4 hours ago, Foreverlearning said: I would love to know if I can change my machine to run on polyester... is there something that needs modification or it it just a straight swap? I have nothing against the wax thread other than the price and the fact it’s often not in stock so it would be nice if there were options! very kind of you to offer the wax and thread but with the wax wells disconnected by what I can assume was an axe wielding plumber I don’t think it’s going to be a straight forward reinstatement ha ha You would need to adjust the thread lock to run polyester thread and of course adjust the tension in your bobbin case. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foreverlearning Posted February 1, 2023 Author Report Share Posted February 1, 2023 32 minutes ago, keithm said: You would need to adjust the thread lock to run polyester thread and of course adjust the tension in your bobbin case. Righty then, I will see what info I can find regarding an appropriate thread to buy. No need to give up any information if you don’t want too guys..... I reckon (without getting the callipers out) 2mm round thread? Maybe just a nudge in the right direction..... I welted one boot this evening... my pinkies are hurting as I left my leather finger covers in the workshop ha ha ha I can however agree that the end result is very satisfying! 10 years ago I would only just be finishing college! can I ask what happened to hughcandoit? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Auto Key Wizard Posted February 2, 2023 Report Share Posted February 2, 2023 13 hours ago, Count Muppet said: about shoes And the Fish tank Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elfman Posted February 2, 2023 Report Share Posted February 2, 2023 there is or are machines for rewelting but they are big and unless you are doing a lot of rewelting on a daily basis i would not buy one ,rewelting is simple enough to do by hand ,depending on how you stitch ,are you using a lockstitch, chainstitch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foreverlearning Posted February 2, 2023 Author Report Share Posted February 2, 2023 11 minutes ago, elfman said: there is or are machines for rewelting but they are big and unless you are doing a lot of rewelting on a daily basis i would not buy one ,rewelting is simple enough to do by hand ,depending on how you stitch ,are you using a lockstitch, chainstitch Was lock stitching last night, thinking I may try chain stitching later as I genuinely hate the short needles I have for the auto awl. I tried using hook awls but after snapping the tip off two I stopped (pretty sure it due to redwing using metal staples to hold the upper to the gemming) every now and then I must be slightly twisting against one... I can just sharpen them and use two longer needles + a sharpened awl to do chain stitching. I know chain stitching is known as superior so hopefully the pros out way the cons (time) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elfman Posted February 2, 2023 Report Share Posted February 2, 2023 i would disagree the lockstitch is the stronger stitch ,the amount of shoes i have seen that have been chainstitched and come undone when a stitch snaps or wears through and the the rest just come apart Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foreverlearning Posted February 2, 2023 Author Report Share Posted February 2, 2023 I guess I could see if any of my longer needles will fit the “speedy stitcher” / auto awl..... it’s my only real beef, I find the needle isn’t long enough so when pulling back to create the loop I only get a tiny loop and it’s fiddly to get the other end of the thread through it. will report back with my new racing method later ha ha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elfman Posted February 2, 2023 Report Share Posted February 2, 2023 if you have something like the myres hand sewing all there are 2 needle lengths available Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foreverlearning Posted February 2, 2023 Author Report Share Posted February 2, 2023 3 hours ago, elfman said: if you have something like the myres hand sewing all there are 2 needle lengths available Well well well I think I am onto a winner!! at the back of my needle draw was one of those very cheap brass looking “leather stitching” setups from eBay.... in there is one shocking hook awl, one regular big sewing needle and one Long auto awl style needle.... too big for the awl I have so instead ground it to a point at the other end and pushed it into a wooden handle.... now we are cooking! so with a sharpened good quality awl and a long flimsy cheap needle in a nice handle I was flying along! Ha ha ha Edward scissor hands style...you could barely see my hands they were moving so fast! Make 5 holes, stitch five holes....repeat! as if this wasn’t making my day enough....... remember that sole groover I wanted to make? the router turned up but ran the wrong way, not sure whether to swap the wires over (for fear of toasting my new router) I decided to turn the cutter around and just tack weld it onto the shaft.......... on my way to the welder I thought “maybe I should just try” blow me the left handed screw that holds the heel cutter on my sanding / burnishing/ brush machine is the same flippin thread!!! 1940’s machine and a 2023 part just went together like they were made for each other!!! anyone had a better day than that? Ha ha ha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foreverlearning Posted February 15, 2023 Author Report Share Posted February 15, 2023 For anyone that is following this... I opened my shop on Monday! Had a real variety of jobs come in! Sharpening, zips, patching, shoe repair and a couple of orders for carpentry and cabinetry! I did have to turn one job away.... Ice skate sharpening! is there anywhere I could recommend that does that? Ha ha hope everyone had a good couple of days. regards mat Fast Fix Elgin and Mike at Vauxhall 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grahamparker Posted February 15, 2023 Report Share Posted February 15, 2023 3 hours ago, Foreverlearning said: For anyone that is following this... I opened my shop on Monday! Had a real variety of jobs come in! Sharpening, zips, patching, shoe repair and a couple of orders for carpentry and cabinetry! I did have to turn one job away.... Ice skate sharpening! is there anywhere I could recommend that does that? Ha ha hope everyone had a good couple of days. regards mat Local Ice rink. Foreverlearning 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cameron Avery Posted February 15, 2023 Report Share Posted February 15, 2023 We do actually offer skate shapening at out unit in Guildford. Got a guy comes in to do them as and when. Customer drops them off and usually ready next working day. Foreverlearning 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foreverlearning Posted February 15, 2023 Author Report Share Posted February 15, 2023 28 minutes ago, Cameron Avery said: We do actually offer skate shapening at out unit in Guildford. Got a guy comes in to do them as and when. Customer drops them off and usually ready next working day. What are the details and I will pass them on! Local lady so I see her when walking my dog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cameron Avery Posted February 16, 2023 Report Share Posted February 16, 2023 Unit 7 Enterprise Estate, GU1 1RB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Auto Key Wizard Posted February 16, 2023 Report Share Posted February 16, 2023 It's all about the hollow Ice skate blade grinding/sharpening looks an interesting service to offer and a professional machine seems affordable. Foreverlearning 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fast Fix Elgin Posted February 16, 2023 Report Share Posted February 16, 2023 On 2/15/2023 at 9:52 AM, Foreverlearning said: For anyone that is following this... I opened my shop on Monday! Had a real variety of jobs come in! Sharpening, zips, patching, shoe repair and a couple of orders for carpentry and cabinetry! I did have to turn one job away.... Ice skate sharpening! is there anywhere I could recommend that does that? Ha ha hope everyone had a good couple of days. regards mat Very well done I think shoe repairing is the best job ever because its not just shoe repairs its every thing that comes through the door makes every day different and one of the best things is the genuine thanks you get from the grateful customers and they are grateful Well done Good Luck autolock and Foreverlearning 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foreverlearning Posted February 16, 2023 Author Report Share Posted February 16, 2023 Will pass those details on when I see her! Very interesting video, I guessed it was done on a grinder but I imagined the skate being locked in place then the grinding wheel passing over..... think I will pass on this potential business idea... I love a rare skill but ice skate sharpening in my village probably won’t be a money spinner ha ha ha and yes.... every day being different is what keeps me happy! and being your own boss means you get back what you put in! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fast Fix Elgin Posted February 17, 2023 Report Share Posted February 17, 2023 Another good thing about having your own business is that you can surround yourself with quality products for example i put my shoe collection on shoe nicely polished and on designer shelfing and good lighting Now Im getting into quality watches for sale and i will be displaying them behind locked cabinets Foreverlearning 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foreverlearning Posted February 17, 2023 Author Report Share Posted February 17, 2023 6 hours ago, Fast Fix Elgin said: Another good thing about having your own business is that you can surround yourself with quality products for example i put my shoe collection on shoe nicely polished and on designer shelfing and good lighting Now Im getting into quality watches for sale and i will be displaying them behind locked cabinets I have around 25 pairs of redwings, Chippewa and wolverine 1000 miles on display on old carpenters benches while I do like good watches and have spent a good few hours “watching” people rebuild them online......... I can’t have a nice watch! I weld, grind and submerge my hands in all sorts of stuff trying to keep all my old machines and vehicles going ha ha I love the super simple Casio! They last me around 2 years and I never ever take it off. The time will barely be visible by the end and eventually the strap lets go. Used to cost £8.00 but the flippin hipsters pushed the price up can’t complain as It’s mostly them wearing redwings ha ha where abouts are you based? Fast Fix Elgin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fast Fix Elgin Posted February 18, 2023 Report Share Posted February 18, 2023 16 hours ago, Foreverlearning said: I have around 25 pairs of redwings, Chippewa and wolverine 1000 miles on display on old carpenters benches while I do like good watches and have spent a good few hours “watching” people rebuild them online......... I can’t have a nice watch! I weld, grind and submerge my hands in all sorts of stuff trying to keep all my old machines and vehicles going ha ha I love the super simple Casio! They last me around 2 years and I never ever take it off. The time will barely be visible by the end and eventually the strap lets go. Used to cost £8.00 but the flippin hipsters pushed the price up can’t complain as It’s mostly them wearing redwings ha ha where abouts are you based? I am based in the beautiful Scottish highlands a town called Elgin You have a open invitation to come up and play around with the top Rolls Royce of shoe repair machines Foreverlearning 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foreverlearning Posted February 18, 2023 Author Report Share Posted February 18, 2023 That is very kind of you indeed and I very much appreciate it! if I had the time I most certainly would but it’s a 10h drive.... also my very pregnant partner may think I could finish the baby room in the time it takes just to drive there ha ha ha happy wife..... happy life! hope everyone is having a good weekend! Fast Fix Elgin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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