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The Pro Shop / Re: Edea soles - removing / reinstalling blades
« Last post by Bill_S on February 21, 2024, 05:45:33 PM »Thought about it, but never attempted it. I've used dozens of the threaded inserts for various woodworking projects.
I suspect that working with leather soles would be straightforward for the typical insert, but I've never seen an insert having outside threads specifically for plastic.
There are two that I'd consider using. First is the common brass threaded insert with self-tapping threads on the outside and machine screw threads (i.e., 8-32) on the inside. Length may be an issue in a thinner sole, but they can be shortened.
Here are some of them being installed into MDF...
The second type is one often used in loudspeaker building called a Hurricane Nut. They have a wide washer area and would have to be installed inside the boot. They are thin, so perhaps an insole would prevent the skater from feeling their ~ 0.030" height. The shot below shows them being inserted into a loudspeaker baffle with some glue to prevent them from spinning.
The heel, being tall, would require some thought about how to best use these inserts. Longer screws would be one option.
With either of these two methods, accuracy of hole placement would be of utmost importance.
I suspect that working with leather soles would be straightforward for the typical insert, but I've never seen an insert having outside threads specifically for plastic.
There are two that I'd consider using. First is the common brass threaded insert with self-tapping threads on the outside and machine screw threads (i.e., 8-32) on the inside. Length may be an issue in a thinner sole, but they can be shortened.
Here are some of them being installed into MDF...
The second type is one often used in loudspeaker building called a Hurricane Nut. They have a wide washer area and would have to be installed inside the boot. They are thin, so perhaps an insole would prevent the skater from feeling their ~ 0.030" height. The shot below shows them being inserted into a loudspeaker baffle with some glue to prevent them from spinning.
The heel, being tall, would require some thought about how to best use these inserts. Longer screws would be one option.
With either of these two methods, accuracy of hole placement would be of utmost importance.