That was so super epic and so intriguing :) Wonderful video to watch my dear friend! :)

@DrPronghorn

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! I'm glad you enjoyed it as much as I enjoyed making it!

Helping fantastic video! THANK YOU.

@DrPronghorn

Жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

Looking great! Ill keep you in mind if i ever get a pair of birks.

@DrPronghorn

Жыл бұрын

Thanks! I've already got four orders from this video.

Great watching your video. Thanks, from the UK!

@DrPronghorn

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

You made it perfectly good!!

@DrPronghorn

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! 😊

Great job I need to try mine out

@DrPronghorn

Жыл бұрын

You should! Let me know how it goes!

You were so skilled! All the best from the Philippines

@DrPronghorn

Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!

Really helpful! I am starting my first sole -fixing, using the Birk sole on a heeled shoe, so wish me luck! Hope you got some sales and your tires!! Great video!

@DrPronghorn

7 ай бұрын

I've gotten a bunch of orders of Birks from this video, and you can see my tires in the jeep video here: kzread.info/dash/bejne/pqxtyrauhM_PnpM.html

Excellent! I regret tossing my MIL's pair - they did wonders for her back problems. As they wore down (like this) they lost their therapeutic value. I wish I knew this was possible. Thank you for sharing!

@DrPronghorn

2 жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

Awesome man

@DrPronghorn

Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

You did a great job! Makes me want to tackle my own pair I've had for 15+ years. I used them in kitchens when I worked in the industry! Nice video

@DrPronghorn

Жыл бұрын

Thanks! Let me know if you do tackle your own pair!

@laura-mt3tb

Жыл бұрын

they let you wear open toed shoes in a kitchen??!

@DakSway

11 ай бұрын

@@laura-mt3tb no no, I had the Boston's that are closed toed. Had the original cork replaced with non slip tread after they wore down

Hey great video! I have the exact sandle except on mine the leather strap where your toe goes popped out. I was disappointed bc I’ve only had them a year. The last ones I had lasted 25 years and and on the exact same day the toe strap popped out on both shoes😂 Guess they don’t make em like they used to. If you’re ever so inclined, I’d love to see a video on how you fixthe toe strap.

@DrPronghorn

Ай бұрын

I happen to be working on exactly that right now!

Very informative! What kind of glue do you recommend to attach the leather back to the cork?

@DrPronghorn

12 күн бұрын

I use Barge brand contact cement

what kind of glue did you use to adhere all the cork bits together?

@DrPronghorn

2 ай бұрын

I used more contact cement, Barge brand cement.

Thanks for the helpful video. Would you mind telling me which brand and what type of contacts that used for this application?

@DrPronghorn

5 ай бұрын

Contact cement? I used Barge's brand.

Hey friend, do you possibly still have any sole material left for a pair of 12s to repair some Birk clogs?

@DrPronghorn

11 ай бұрын

I can do it, but I've had to raise my price to $60 a pair because the sole material has gone up in cost...

If you're gonna be doing a lot like that, you might wanna invest in some glue thinner, so you don't have to cut as much. Most contact cements usually has a toluene based solvent, so you want the stuff that smells like it'll get you high.

@DrPronghorn

Жыл бұрын

That's a good idea. How much do you thin the glue?

Those soles look way more durable than whatever they have been putting on the past couple of years. I wear my soles out in 3 months of wear.

@DrPronghorn

Жыл бұрын

Interesting. I bought this sole material from the Oregon Leather Co. Maybe they have a stockpile of the good old stuff?

Thanks for your post. Would you spell the name of the Japanese skiving knife and let me know its brand and length? And what brand and length are the red handle pliers you used to remove the old soles? Thanks in advance.

@DrPronghorn

9 ай бұрын

It's a DUJISO knife, you can find it for less than $10 on Amazon. Be sure to sharpen it more when you get it. I used a Paul Sellers chisel sharpening approach to give it a mirror finish. I don't know the brand of the red handle pliers: I bought them at a flea market for less than $10. You basically just need some end cutters, any brand will do. What are you working on?

Can you link the contact cement you use or recommend a brand? Thanks!

@DrPronghorn

10 ай бұрын

I only use Barge brand cement now!

Are you still repairing? I have a pair that needs some repair. One tiny spot where the cork is exposed.

@DrPronghorn

3 ай бұрын

Yes, I have to charge $60 per pair now because of an increase in materials cost. Please message me on Etsy or Facebook to get started.

What brand of contact cement do you use

@DrPronghorn

2 жыл бұрын

I only use Barge cement now. In my early videos you can see me using Weldwood.

My Gizeh sandal toe piece came out. How would I fix that?

@DrPronghorn

Ай бұрын

You might have to pull back the sole and re-glue it. It might require a new sole, but you could try heating it to 180 degrees F in an oven and gently pulling back the sole. I would put new contact cement on to glue everything hack together. Or you could send it to me!

Great job. Are you still accepting Birkenstock resoling jobs? I will need mine redone in the summer.

@DrPronghorn

4 ай бұрын

Yes I am! I should have more time for them in the summer. I charge $60 each now

Hi! What brand of glue do you use here?

@DrPronghorn

11 ай бұрын

I only use Barge cement now.

What glue are you using?

@DrPronghorn

11 ай бұрын

I only use Barge cement

if you are still offering to resole the birks i'm interested

@DrPronghorn

Жыл бұрын

Contact me through my Etsy store.

Grind off the old sole

@DrPronghorn

11 ай бұрын

I cur off so much to cut down on the rubber dust in my workshop

Yanking, cutting, sanding wheel is a big no. Use a heat bench or heat gun to soften the glue and the sole peels right off.

@DrPronghorn

5 ай бұрын

So I have discovered, and I show that approach in some of my later videos.

U still fixing shoes? My pair needs love

@DrPronghorn

6 ай бұрын

Contact me through my Etsy store, linked on the channel home page!

I have a pair that needs it, how do we chat?

@DrPronghorn

7 ай бұрын

Contact me through my Etsy site, www.etsy.com/shop/drpronghorn