gmrhodes13[Staff] Posted September 5, 2018 Report Share Posted September 5, 2018 They are a great boot, been trooping in mine for 6 years and they barely look worn 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ukswrath[Staff] Posted September 5, 2018 Report Share Posted September 5, 2018 24 minutes ago, gmrhodes13 said: They are a great boot, been trooping in mine for 6 years and they barely look worn Exactly, fantastic boot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rat[TK] Posted September 5, 2018 Report Share Posted September 5, 2018 Glad I chose wisely then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoZoupForYou[TK] Posted September 5, 2018 Author Report Share Posted September 5, 2018 Some progress is better than none.Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CableGuy[Admin] Posted September 5, 2018 Report Share Posted September 5, 2018 Good start. Here’s a lovely reference pic for the plate sizes. :-) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoZoupForYou[TK] Posted September 5, 2018 Author Report Share Posted September 5, 2018 Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmrhodes13[Staff] Posted September 5, 2018 Report Share Posted September 5, 2018 Nice work, if it was me I'd go a little bigger on your smaller plate. Every little bit adds up in the end, it is not a race so take your time 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoZoupForYou[TK] Posted September 6, 2018 Author Report Share Posted September 6, 2018 Nice work, if it was me I'd go a little bigger on your smaller plate. Every little bit adds up in the end, it is not a race so take your time I might if it’s a necessity... free handing it is somewhat nerve wracking Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoZoupForYou[TK] Posted September 12, 2018 Author Report Share Posted September 12, 2018 Ugh... I've ruined two tandy snaps setting them crooked. 1 for 3 on them. Is there some secret? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoZoupForYou[TK] Posted September 12, 2018 Author Report Share Posted September 12, 2018 Make that three. Is my snap setter junk?Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoZoupForYou[TK] Posted September 12, 2018 Author Report Share Posted September 12, 2018 (edited) Left shin fit test. Now what? Where do I go from here? Doesn’t look I can really afford to cut anything front or back. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Edited September 12, 2018 by NoZoupForYou Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ukswrath[Staff] Posted September 12, 2018 Report Share Posted September 12, 2018 6 hours ago, NoZoupForYou said: Make that three. Is my snap setter junk? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk If they work than they're fine, don't worry about post perfection. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmrhodes13[Staff] Posted September 12, 2018 Report Share Posted September 12, 2018 6 hours ago, NoZoupForYou said: Make that three. Is my snap setter junk? As Tony said they will work fine as long as it has pressed over the post. I do find if you use a Philips head screwdriver and tap on the post lightly it will help to spread out the post, then when you use the setting tool it will spread better, worth a try. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rat[TK] Posted September 13, 2018 Report Share Posted September 13, 2018 As Tony said they will work fine as long as it has pressed over the post. I do find if you use a Philips head screwdriver and tap on the post lightly it will help to spread out the post, then when you use the setting tool it will spread better, worth a try.Wish I would have thought of this Glen.Sent from my VK815 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheSwede[TK] Posted September 13, 2018 Report Share Posted September 13, 2018 9 hours ago, NoZoupForYou said: Left shin fit test. Now what? Where do I go from here? Doesn’t look I can really afford to cut anything front or back. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk I would try and taper it more around the boot, otherwise you start gluing the cover strips Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoZoupForYou[TK] Posted September 13, 2018 Author Report Share Posted September 13, 2018 I would try and taper it more around the boot, otherwise you start gluing the cover strips:duim: Unfortunately I don’t know how successful that would be on my size 13s. They barely fit around the boot as it is.Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheSwede[TK] Posted September 13, 2018 Report Share Posted September 13, 2018 42 minutes ago, NoZoupForYou said: Unfortunately I don’t know how successful that would be on my size 13s. They barely fit around the boot as it is. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk If that is the smallest you can go then that`s what you`ll do Just made the suggestion based on the pics and to me it looked like there might be some room based on the front...but if there`s not then that`s fine as it is Question: would a 20-22mm cover strip hide most of the flat area on the front? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoZoupForYou[TK] Posted September 13, 2018 Author Report Share Posted September 13, 2018 If that is the smallest you can go then that`s what you`ll do:duim: Just made the suggestion based on the pics and to me it looked like there might be some room based on the front...but if there`s not then that`s fine as it is:salute: Question: would a 20-22mm cover strip hide most of the flat area on the front?Yeah.... I’m cursed with fat legs, lol. I’m usually a 12 shoe but erred on safety and got 13s. I’m glad I did. Actually, I think it’s the boots giving me the most issues with the fit, but I’ll make it work. Need to figure out the best way to strap down the back, whether it’s bra hooks or magnets... Velcro seems to not be that popular.Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheSwede[TK] Posted September 13, 2018 Report Share Posted September 13, 2018 3 minutes ago, NoZoupForYou said: Velcro seems to not be that popular. I use the hooks as it`s screen accurate and it works really well but plenty use the velcro and happy with that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmrhodes13[Staff] Posted September 13, 2018 Report Share Posted September 13, 2018 3 minutes ago, NoZoupForYou said: Yeah.... I’m cursed with fat legs, lol. I’m usually a 12 shoe but erred on safety and got 13s. I’m glad I did. Actually, I think it’s the boots giving me the most issues with the fit, but I’ll make it work. Need to figure out the best way to strap down the back, whether it’s bra hooks or magnets... Velcro seems to not be that popular. Depends on what Velcro and how it’s applied, I’ve been using it for 6 years and @ 45 troops a year and not had any issues yet I use industrial Velcro and attach with E6000 glue, pretty simple, the only thing difficult is making sure the back strips close flat, most backs of the calves are slightly round and once you attach a flat cover strip it angles away so a little heat is needed for a better fitment. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheSwede[TK] Posted September 13, 2018 Report Share Posted September 13, 2018 6 minutes ago, gmrhodes13 said: 6 years and @ 45 troops a year A Salute is in order 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoZoupForYou[TK] Posted September 17, 2018 Author Report Share Posted September 17, 2018 A little more progress. Got the thighs cut as well, so will try and glue a cover strip on those today as well. Once these pieces are done, I think the hardest will be behind me and I can start attaching it all together.Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rat[TK] Posted September 17, 2018 Report Share Posted September 17, 2018 Seems to be coming along well so far Sean. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoZoupForYou[TK] Posted September 17, 2018 Author Report Share Posted September 17, 2018 And now the thighs. I worry about the cut lines, but I’m sure everyone does the first time. Hopefully in the end it all comes together.Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rat[TK] Posted September 17, 2018 Report Share Posted September 17, 2018 What is the concern with the cut lines? Mine are pretty horrendous in some places, but they're covered so really I'm the only one that knows about them.Sent from my VK815 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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