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Shoe Lace Grommet Replacement

Introduction

Use this guide to repair worn and detached shoe eyelets with common household tools.

What you need

  1. Shoe Lace Grommet Replacement, Grommet: step 1, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the shoelaces and damaged eyelet.

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  2. Shoe Lace Grommet Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1

    • Clean the grommet with an alcohol wipe.

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    Tool used on this step:
    Tweezers
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    • Adjust any parts of the grommet that have dents or folds using tweezers.

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    • Apply rubber cement to the back side of the metal grommet.

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    • Insert the grommet into the eyelet.

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    • Hammer the grommet from the top to secure it into place.

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  8. Shoe Lace Grommet Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 1

    • Let adhesive dry with a weighted object placed on top to apply pressure.

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    • Lace shoes again with new metal grommet intact.

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Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

Author

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Matthew Moore

Member since: 02/03/23

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Team

UC Davis, Team 2-2, Andersen Winter 2023 Member of UC Davis, Team 2-2, Andersen Winter 2023

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