Repairing ice hockey skate rivets with screws
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- čas přidán 10. 02. 2016
- I had some issues with the rivets in my CCM ice hockey skates. Kept popping out after constant repairs. So I took it upon myself to research how to fix them using screws.
Materials used:
-Loctite Super Glue
-Brad Hole T-nut 6/32"
-Machine Screws
6/32" size, 3/8-1" length
-Various small lock
washers, 4mm-6mm
Please like and/or comment if this helped you out! I'll try to answer questions as best I can. - Sport
Thanks Will. 16 year used and trusted hockey skates revived!
Thanks for the video. My skates need shimming on one side to shift the blade sideways, and I've considered doing something like this. Of course the big question is how did the screws hold up. I see the video was 8 years ago so should have had the test of time.
Perfect! thanks! That's a great instructional video.
Thank you for the idea.i had 12 rivets that needed to be replaced. You saved me from having to buy new skates at the current moment. I'll see how it holds up.
I used stainless steel 6-32 screws with a lock washer and a small washer so it doesn't bite into the plastic. Also used a round back t-nut and just cracked off the teeth with a linesman.
I used the blue threadlock. I hope it holds up. If not I'll get something stronger.
How did it hold up? I'm thinking of doing this as well. Any issues with rusting? Also how did you get it so the t just doesn't trust spin when tightening
@@Chanmantroop10 so far so good. Super impressed. I just tightened the screws and let the washer keep it tight. Hasn't spun out on me.
No issues of rust yet. Get stainless steel screws.
Just hold the inside turn your finger as you tighten
@@mscarf22 thanks. I was more concerned about the t nut rusting as I can only find zinc coated ones and not stainless. Was thinking of paying a shop to convert to the graf nut system but that would cost a bit more than just grabbing a few things from the hardware store.
Great video
Hmm, I was thinking about doing something like this for my skates. Ive had copper rivets replaced in the heel after they popped out three games in a row. I, and I believe the kids in the pro shop, started thinking I was too fat to play. HAHA. Good work
It was frustrating to me that replacing rivets over and over just wasn't working. I mean I know the skates I have aren't top of the line and I'm a heavier dude but come on! Having gone through a season and a half since doing this, the screws are holding up great. The only downside I now see is if you are ever going to replace the blade holders (white plastic part), this may be too permanent of a fix to undo. Although there is such a thing as glue solvent and putting this solution back in place with new holders probably isn't hard.
Yeah, I was kinda thinking that too. But I guess you need the locktite or they'll probably unscrew themselves with all the pounding they take in a game. I don't think solvent is a good idea because the boot is also partially held together with glue. Was thinking, if you need to and have a dremel drill, to just grind the heads off. Personally I probably wouldnt have to worry because I've never had a blade outlast a boot. But then again, I only get my skates sharpened about once a season.
My rivets held last game though, so I'll keep my fingers crossed and cross that bridge when I get to it. Thanks from another heavier dude.
Would it work the opposite if the screw head was flat? Seems it would be better than worrying about screw coming into foot.
Could you just use actual loctite for threads instead of super glue? Also, how have the held up? I'm thinking of doing this too, but it seems that the time nut would keep spinning and not provide a tight fit bc there's no teeth on them.. or do the lock washers help with that?
Definitely use Locktite, prefer the red one
Where did you find 6/32 or 3/16 Brad hole Tee nuts?
At my local hardware store. I think this stuff in particular I found at Menards.
I could not find the brad hole style when I was in a pinch. I found regular with the teeth intended to bite onto wood. I clipped the teeth and flattered them with pliers. Regarding the screw lengths, you can clip the length down with wire strippers, most pairs are designed with this size of bolt cutters for electrical work.
My skate rivits came through the soul..I used carriage screws and a plate in the soul and guerrilla glew
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