dontyell Posted October 24, 2012 Share Posted October 24, 2012 Finally stopped procrastinating the boots. Had some questions for the experts. Do I need to use a heat gun/dryer on these? I got this far with just stretching and it looks pretty good. Didn't know if I could go straight to glueing or if I should heat and stretch some more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dart Posted October 24, 2012 Share Posted October 24, 2012 It's not a bad idea to use a bit of heat. It'll let the vinyl grab the shape a bit better than just stretching. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4505Marcel Posted October 24, 2012 Share Posted October 24, 2012 Agreed I use the heat gun atleast three times, and stretch. Obviously if you live in a hot country then leave them on your car dash board Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dontyell Posted October 24, 2012 Author Share Posted October 24, 2012 Awesome, thanks. I'll pull out the hair dryer tonight and give it a good stretch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dart Posted October 25, 2012 Share Posted October 25, 2012 Just be sure you don't pull the vinyl too tightly over the laces or you'll have a heck of a time getting the boots on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dontyell Posted October 29, 2012 Author Share Posted October 29, 2012 So, I've been following the boot tutorial and have everything done except for the bone across the gap. What I was wondering is if there is a "proper" direction for the piece? Is it possible to put it on upside down? For my boots, the way that it fits the best the curve is at the top, but it seems like maybe that was supposed to be at the bottom. Any help on this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chef Posted October 30, 2012 Share Posted October 30, 2012 As you look at the dog bone.... there is a slight curve at the top, it then drops down to the two low bits at the bottom, with a greater curve between these two low bits. The slight curve should be uppermost. (if that makes any sense). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4505Marcel Posted October 30, 2012 Share Posted October 30, 2012 I find before glueing on the bone trim, offer it up and mark with two dots exactly where it needs to sit. I then apply the E6000 and drop it straight on the marks, pin and also a piece of tape over the top. But as Rob said tight curve is the bottom mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dontyell Posted October 31, 2012 Author Share Posted October 31, 2012 Thanks all for your help. I attached the bone with the curve down and they turned out great. I have finished my boots for now (no notches cut) since my original plan was to have things ready for halloween. With the bone in place and glued Holster attached back of the boot showing velcro closure Test fit to see how knee armor looks Looking at the last picture I realized that my left boot is just slightly taller than the right. I'm blaming the holster weighing things down I'm very pleased with how they turned out, I've never done anything like this before and halfway through the process I was ready to chuck them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chef Posted October 31, 2012 Share Posted October 31, 2012 looking real sweet there buddy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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