Carpeteria Posted July 5, 2016 Share Posted July 5, 2016 Hey folks - I've been wanting to go for Lancer status for awhile now, and I'm picking up steam on getting there. I only have a few bits left on the list to check off, and I had some questions. First - I'm having a really hard time locating 1 3/4" white cotton webbing for the sides of the chest/back armor. I've used elastic since I started trooping, and I need to upgrade that material for Lancer approval, but it's really difficult to find. Does anyone know of a good source to get some? I've looked online and in places like Joann Fabrics, but no luck. I would need really only about half a yard, if not less. Second - I need to start cutting out the inlets on the boot soles, but it's been slow going. I have a pair of generic hiking boots from K-Mart, and the rubber for the soles is REALLY hard. An X-acto is taking forever. I've thought about trying my Dremel on them, but I don't know if it will gum it up or anything with melted rubber. What have folks done to make those cuts? Looking over at Lancer apps, people have done a great job, and I'd love to hear some advice if there is any good info to share. That's it, really - thanks in advance for any help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stroker Posted July 5, 2016 Share Posted July 5, 2016 You can use 1.5" on the sides for the chest and back connection. The boots soles can be a pain,but look way better in the end compared to a pair that's not notched out. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BikerScout007 Posted July 5, 2016 Share Posted July 5, 2016 Yes, it's 1.5 for the straps. Did you try a hot knife on the boots? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retrofire Posted July 5, 2016 Share Posted July 5, 2016 Hey folks - I've been wanting to go for Lancer status for awhile now, and I'm picking up steam on getting there. I only have a few bits left on the list to check off, and I had some questions. First - I'm having a really hard time locating 1 3/4" white cotton webbing for the sides of the chest/back armor. I've used elastic since I started trooping, and I need to upgrade that material for Lancer approval, but it's really difficult to find. Does anyone know of a good source to get some? I've looked online and in places like Joann Fabrics, but no luck. I would need really only about half a yard, if not less. Second - I need to start cutting out the inlets on the boot soles, but it's been slow going. I have a pair of generic hiking boots from K-Mart, and the rubber for the soles is REALLY hard. An X-acto is taking forever. I've thought about trying my Dremel on them, but I don't know if it will gum it up or anything with melted rubber. What have folks done to make those cuts? Looking over at Lancer apps, people have done a great job, and I'd love to hear some advice if there is any good info to share. That's it, really - thanks in advance for any help. I have some extra 1.5" white cotton webbing that I can give you just shoot me a PM. I picked up a pair of Texas Steer boots from Kmart and I did the sole cuts using an X-Acto set. This thread might help you: http://forum.bikerscout.net/index.php?showtopic=14701. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carpeteria Posted July 5, 2016 Author Share Posted July 5, 2016 Thanks for the replies, everyone! I definitely agree the boots look better with the cuts. I haven't used a hot knife before, but it might be worth looking into, if that works well, though it looks like I've been using the wrong style X-acto blades. As for the side webbing, I was going by this section of the Lancer standards: "2. Shoulder bridge Straps attaching front and back armor should white cotton webbing. Nylon webbing is not acceptable- Side under arm chest/back straps should around 45mm (1 3/4") white webbing ( off white if using off white pouches/drop boxe straps), but for trooping practicality, place elastic on the ends hidden by the armour." That's coming from this thread: http://forum.bikerscout.net/index.php?showtopic=12081 Glad to hear that 1.5" is acceptable. I appreciate the offer, Retrofire, but I actually just ordered a few yards of the 1.5", as I'm redoing my belt with a new kit, and needed some for the belt boxes. Here's hoping I'll be applying for Lancer soon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stroker Posted July 5, 2016 Share Posted July 5, 2016 Yes that's what had me stumped for awhile. It's hard to come by in the states and to me it's to wide. The 1.5" is perfect in my opinion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carpeteria Posted July 6, 2016 Author Share Posted July 6, 2016 I thought so too, since the elastic I have on there now is 1.5". Is there anyone to talk to to ask to make an update in that thread? That must be stumping multiple people. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torm Posted July 6, 2016 Share Posted July 6, 2016 I'm using a mini wood carving kit that's worth about 40$ . It's a 10 piece kit and comes with all kinds of blades and sharp spoons . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shada Posted July 6, 2016 Share Posted July 6, 2016 I got a very cheap set of x-acto knock-off blades from an emporium style shop - cost about $5 for 3 handles and 8 or so blades: With them, I used an angled blade to make the cuts and two flat blades of different sizes to slide under and lift the pieces out: took about 1.5 hours for boot #1 and 1 hour for boot #2 - it's a lot easier than it sounds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carpeteria Posted July 11, 2016 Author Share Posted July 11, 2016 Those look great - I'll definitely give that a try. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carpeteria Posted August 3, 2016 Author Share Posted August 3, 2016 Major thanks to the guys who recommended those flat/wedge X-acto blades. Totally did the trick. One boot down, one to go! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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