RLH2515 Posted May 27, 2017 Posted May 27, 2017 this was the first stretch then I let them sit over night. then we had no sun here in Baltimore so I cranked the heat in the truck and baked that vinyl. Pretty happy so far. I'll let these sit a day to hold the memory then commit to glue. How's it looking from any pros ? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1
StoutScout Posted May 28, 2017 Posted May 28, 2017 I would take out those round laces and replace them with flat laces or just go with no laces at all.
StoutScout Posted May 28, 2017 Posted May 28, 2017 Also make sure you drill out the speed laces at the top of the boots.
Retrofire Posted May 28, 2017 Posted May 28, 2017 I have to agree with StoutScout. I used the same base boot but swapped out the laces for the flat tennis shoe ones. It keeps the boot tight on your foot but sits flat when stretching the vinyl. I think you got a nice stretch going and other than the laces it's looking great. Here's a link to my boot thread if you would like to take a look. http://forum.bikerscout.net/index.php?showtopic=14026 1
RLH2515 Posted May 28, 2017 Author Posted May 28, 2017 I will swap out the laces that's no problem. When you drilled out the speed laces do you even lace it at all though the holes left behind ? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
StoutScout Posted May 28, 2017 Posted May 28, 2017 I will swap out the laces that's no problem. When you drilled out the speed laces do you even lace it at all though the holes left behind ? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk No need to do that.
RLH2515 Posted May 28, 2017 Author Posted May 28, 2017 Ok so just dead holes got ya. I bought 3 yards of vinyl so I can afford to start over. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1
RLH2515 Posted May 29, 2017 Author Posted May 29, 2017 so here is my second attempt with the flat laces and the speed laces removed. 1
Retrofire Posted May 29, 2017 Posted May 29, 2017 Looks much better. The top two or so rows or laces should be covered with your calf piece and dogbone so you are looking good. As I mentioned before you got a really nice smooth stretch going there.
RLH2515 Posted May 29, 2017 Author Posted May 29, 2017 Thank you 😊 turning the heat in the truck on high and cranking it did the trick for getting the stretch. Now I just have to stare at pictures for a while so I can figure out the cutting of the soles with my dremel. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Chopper Posted May 29, 2017 Posted May 29, 2017 Thank you í ½í¸Š turning the heat in the truck on high and cranking it did the trick for getting the stretch. Now I just have to stare at pictures for a while so I can figure out the cutting of the soles with my dremel. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk You should experiment with a junk pair of boots that you don't care about messing with first. I ended up using an exacto blade and chisel blade for best results, but yeah, definitely try your technique out on something else first.
RLH2515 Posted May 29, 2017 Author Posted May 29, 2017 It's all good. I'm sure you were texting while trying to miss trees 😜 Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
RLH2515 Posted May 29, 2017 Author Posted May 29, 2017 so when you glue the toe piece and do the trimming. Do you trim above or below the little bump above the sole? I know the 1/2" strip will cover most of this but still like to ask. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
RLH2515 Posted May 30, 2017 Author Posted May 30, 2017 Bad assery going on in Dundalk MD Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
RLH2515 Posted May 30, 2017 Author Posted May 30, 2017 well just the back edges peeled a little. So I put some shoe goo on there and will check back in a day. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Retrofire Posted May 30, 2017 Posted May 30, 2017 That's the best way to deal with the edges. Your calf piece is going to cover the uppermost part of the toe piece so that part won't be seen. That being said it's always good to address these little issues before you move on in your build and the attention to detail will give you a better result. Looking forward to seeing more keep up the great work! 1
RLH2515 Posted May 30, 2017 Author Posted May 30, 2017 Thanks brother. I have a garrison mate that is awesome with a sewing machine. Waiting on him having some spare time. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1
RLH2515 Posted June 1, 2017 Author Posted June 1, 2017 so for some reason the vinyl on this boot shrunk some. I'm thinking this is no big deal due to this will be covered when I do the calf piece and the bow on the front. What say you ? Is it going to be hidden and no big deal or do I need to start over. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Shada Posted June 2, 2017 Posted June 2, 2017 It may be hidden but looks close to the edge to me. I'd suggest using a paper cutout (or vinyl if you've done it) and position it to see how it lines up Shada TB-27138 1
RLH2515 Posted June 7, 2017 Author Posted June 7, 2017 well paper template is cut and seems to look ok for paper that is. Now just wait for the armor to get here so I can make sure the height is good, just below knee armor. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1
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