Are the end caps single use only? I laced the shoe up too high and now I can't get them off, to redo them.
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I have not crossed that bridge yet. I was hoping to be able to pry the end off with a precision screw driver then burn the ends and trim them up in order to use again. I left my end quite long and tuck it in the laces so I could cut that end thing off an reuse if I had to. Bob C
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No I have re-used them numerous times. Use a pair of scissors or a small flat screwdriver and push the tab inwards that clicks when you first clicked them on then pull apart. It is a little stubborn but you won't break them as long as you push the tab onwards first. After you get it open re-trim the laces and snap back together.
1625069
What about asking the company that makes them? I like mine exactly as they are.
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No..there is a slight indentation on one side of them..and I use a small screwdriver (though any straight, strong thing will work) to push in on the indentation and it opens up the cap. I have had to open them up at least 3 times and they still work. I do not see a place here where i can post a picture but on Youtube you might be able to find the answer to this.
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I think they are probably intended to be single-use. I ran into a similar problem to yours though and found that you can CAREFULLY pry the end back open by inserting a flat screwdriver into the indentation at the end where the halves meet and twisting. Use a screwdriver that is wide enough so as not to turn inside the indentation and deform the plastic. After you cut the laces melt the ends of the laces slightly, again carefully, so that they do not fray, before reinstalling them into the end caps. A butane lighter or even a match can be used for this, I use a small butane torch that I use for other projects. I think they are probably intended to be single-use. I ran into a similar problem to yours though and found that you can CAREFULLY pry the end back open by inserting a flat screwdriver into the indentation at the end where the halves meet and twisting. Use a screwdriver that is wide enough so as not to turn inside the indentation and deform the plastic. After you cut the laces melt the ends of the laces slightly, again carefully, so that they do not fray, before reinstalling them into the end caps. A butane lighter or even a match can be used for this, I use a small butane torch that I use... » Read More I think they are probably intended to be single-use. I ran into a similar problem to yours though and found that you can CAREFULLY pry the end back open by inserting a flat screwdriver into the indentation at the end where the halves meet and twisting. Use a screwdriver that is wide enough so as not to turn inside the indentation and deform the plastic. After you cut the laces melt the ends of the laces slightly, again carefully, so that they do not fray, before reinstalling them into the end caps. A butane lighter or even a match can be used for this, I use a small butane torch that I use for other projects. « Show Less
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I just installed the tension rod after checking here for an answer on whether the end caps can be removed. I originally found answers of "Yes", "No", and "I don't know". The real answer is the first one... Yes. If you secure the tube so that it doesn't rotate with the end cap you'll be able to slide the end cap off of either end. Make certain that you're not spinning the rod along with the cap.
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It looks like you can unfasten the end caps using the tip of a scissors and pressing one side of it. I don't know how to describe it but here is a link to a you tube video that demonstrates it. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JDr7-7NAblY&feature;=youtube_gdata_player
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Unscrew from end (end that screws into turtle), cut inside variegation it's kind of hard to get back into toe cap without bending it but patience is needed. R u sure u need to cut it? It coils in on itself a lot even being too short for my pool, I just cut the hose because I had a hole in it and I replaced a section of hose before replacing whole thing eventually
285706
It would be like applying grease or a thick polish. Use a hair dryer and warm the shoe and apply by rubbing in . Then wipe off excess.
1864323
Yes, just leave them off. I believe all six poles are identical. Then just finish off with the plastic end caps.
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Not sure about those caps. I don't recall having any in my kit. End cap nuts like like are tough to cover but I might try a L or a HD if Kazam doesn't have anything. &#128521;
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They come 'finished' with end caps already on them, so I don't think so. FYI the 'finish' on these isn't fantastic so if you know how to take apart and wire these, I don't think it would be so hard, but I'm no expert.
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The "L" shaped inner rod is made of metal. The knob and its turning shaft is made of plastic. I don't know if these can be used on High Heel shoes, we've only used them on flats.
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Hello J., I am sorry that your shoes are not remaining stretched. I have used my stretcher on several pairs of shoes without a problem. The only thing that I do differently is that I do not gradually stretch the shoes; I open it very wide from the onset and leave for a few days. If you try this & it works great, if not using a stretch liquid (also sold on Amazon) along with the shoe stretcher should definitely do the trick!
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No, you didn't throw them out. Go back to the ad and view the third picture down. Move your your mouse arrow over the picture where you get an expanded view of the top ends. There you can see a unpainted aluminum bars pressed into the black painted tubes. The very end of those aluminum bars were cut down to 1/4" on the ends and then threaded to 1/4"-20 tpi x 3/8" long. That little black spot you see on the tip ends in the picture are the acorn nuts covering the screws. Those aluminum bar ends are very tightly pressed into the tubes so you got a set of stands that weren't complete. I'm sure you can contact Amazon for replacement of your order. Good luck...
546857
Yes, I moved them between multiple shoes, they do have a small sticky patch on the backside but I never used it.
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I have used them as is, but a suggestion if I may. If possible try taking some off the bottom of bottom side of the stem and see how it looks to you. They are easily removed and repositioned without damage.
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Not without breaking them off. Its kind of annoying, I've thought about that a few times and never seems worth the effort.
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They don't recommend that you put these types of things on top over other inserts. I do put mine on top of just the normal insert that comes in my shoes. You will probably just have to see how your shoes fit---may need to take the insert that comes with the shoe out. No, you do not need to trim them. They are partial length so that trimming is not necessary. I mainly use these in my tennis shoes. I am not sure how they would work in other shoes.
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The end caps are supposed to come off.....yes. But, I received one that did not. I sent it back and the company sent another that worked. These are great. It was exactly what I needed. And the company is great about sending another. Just call them.
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When I ordered this tubing, I did not need end caps for my project. I don't know if end caps are available.