The old heel top-lift is taken off and the surface of the leather heel block is rough sanded free of old glue.
The balance of the boot is checked and the heel block is sanded so that heel block and new rubber dovetail heel sit correctly
Sanding of the dovetail heel on the surface to be glued is done to guarantee a fresh surface.
The freshly sanded surface is cleaned with acetone and then glued. The surface of the dovetail heel block is glued and both are put aside to allow the glue to dry and to then check if both surfaces have good coverage of glue.
More glue is added, if required.
Both surfaces are left to dry and then heat activated.
With both surfaces heat activated they are then pressed together and set aside to cure.
Excess of the dovetail heel is cut off and then the whole heel block and dovetail heel is fine sanded.
Correct edge paint is applied to the heel block and heel.
Heel block and heel are polished
We hold true to traditional methods and to fit our specific heritage machines, we have our own waxed right-twisted linen thread made to ensure the durability of the item. Other repairers use a standard PolyBraid thread. It looks different, it lays in the holes differently and it abraids quicker.
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Email or message us some photos, and we will ring you to discuss the best tailored solution for you.
Once you have agreed on a service, you can post it in, or we can arrange pick up from your address.
We call to finalise the repair work and payment, and keep you updated of the process by SMS.
Once the repair is finished, we give you the heads up that it is on it’s way to your preferred address.
