How To Remove Worn Down Spikes In Minutes
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- Опубліковано 29 вер 2024
- A guaranteed way to remove worn-down spikes from track shoes in minutes (tools below). The easy instructions in this video will save you time and the expense of buying a new pair of track shoes.
Tools Needed
1. Plumbing hacksaw amzn.to/2niZgsO
2. Hand saw www.amazon.com...
3. 3/16 Inch flathead screwdriver amzn.to/2ndDoNJ
Courtesy of the Blue Lightning Track Club www.bluelightningtrack.com
my first instinct was to do exactly this but figured I'd check UA-cam first. This was great help, thank you.
GENIUS! I never thought of that!
8 year ago is crazy
Yoooo you really saved my life it worked thank you very much
Thank you so much for posting this! You just saved me in my legume track meet!
Excellent. It worked on my daughter's track shoes. Thank you.
This is a very helpful video.
Thank you.
Dude reheated next time - but good tips on type of hacksaw needed - that was helpful
I do little athletics
There is no way anyone could produce a wear pattern on spikes in the pattern displayed. Even someone with the "wonkiest" running form would not have a wear pattern that could produce completely worn spikes laterally and completely intact spikes medially. If you tell me that they changed the spikes that appear to be in good shape, I would then ask, well, if they are in the habit of changing spikes, why didn't they change the others before they completely wore down?
GVDenny maybe he was in the process of changing all of the spikes and decided to make a video about changing the rest of them
The spikes in the video were worn by a 5-year-old. Worn down spikes are a regular occurrence in youth track and field for kids under 8-years of age.
First, these are a pair of 1 1/2’s youth spikes. If you spend any time around youth track meets you’ll find this to be very common, and the reason this video was created. When you have six and seven-year-olds walking around in their spikes on pavement the races, the spikes are worn down quickly.
What a great idea, I also had an idea, I was thinking of a Dremel tool when I watched your video. Thanks for sharing
THAT IS SO SMART
It looks like the spikes are made of a really soft metal because of how easy you can saw into it. Why aren’t they made of hard metal?
The hardness of the spikes are designed to grip an all-weather track, and the same type is used around the world.
I would have used a grinding tool with light pressure instead of axesaw
Thank you, thank you, thank you!! Took a Lil bit because my spike was rounded off but not worn down badly so at first it was hard to saw the tip and it kept breaking when I tried to turn it with the screw driver. But it worked!!
Great! Very welcome!
It's nine months later, but great that it worked for you. 🙂
Wouldn't my guy be sliding all over the place because they are practically just running on plastic
I guess there is other spikes never mind
How im max confused on how that happens
Steve, you're awesome for sharing this! Thanks to you, I'm heading to Lowe's for some tools instead of Dick's for another pair of track spikes.
Happy New Years Haji!
Thank you for your feedback. I was in the process of ordering a new pair of spikes for my son when the idea hit me. Let me know how it worked out for you.
Have a great season!
Keep it positive!
Steve
I have to now take care of my spikes and replace new ones if they are almost ware out.
Thank you so much 🙏
Thank you so much. I sheared my spike and it was stuck this helped a lot
Didn’t wanna have to buy new dragonfly’s 😬
you just saved me a lot of money, thanks so much!!!
Hey, the link to the hand hacksaw doesn't work in the description. Can you give me the exact type of hacksaw you used, I couldn't find it.
Elmo's - sorry for the delay. I'm just seeing your comments. Thank you for the heads-up. Here's the link -
Hand saw www.amazon.com/Pasco-4290-Tiny-Tim-Hacksaw/dp/B000VYOZO2/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2746RIEOCD8MF&keywords=plummers+hacksaw&qid=1647574281&sprefix=plumbers+hacksaw%2Caps%2C97&sr=8-1
Can you please put the tools in the description box on where I can buy the online please
Tools Needed
1. Plumbing hacksaw: amzn.to/2niZgsO
2. Dewalt dwa4186 Hand saw amzn.to/2ndBlJy
3. 3/16 Inch Common flathead screwdriver amzn.to/2ndDoNJ
Really excellent method this is!! Really excellent!!
Thank you for your comments!
I love you
Worked like a charm, thanks!
Thank you for listing the tools.
Perfect fix! Thank you!
Thank you, Dan!
what if the spike is still spiky but doesnt want to be removed with the regular spike wrench
Mrvbadass,
Sorry for the delay. Happy New Year. Great question! Sounds like a reason to make another how-to video for your scenario as well. :-)
Possible solutions to remove a spike that still has a point on it.
IMPORTANT: Be sure to always wear goggles when attempting any of these methods.
First, try using vicegrips to clamp onto the spike and turn it. If this does not work for you then proceed to the next technique.
1. Use a metal flat file (single or double cut with a decent size tread) designed for filing metal. You can buy one from any hardware store. Be sure to bring your shoe with you to the store so a salesman can assist you with what size to buy to do the job.
2. Secure your shoe in a vice with a towel around it and just the spikes exposed so you won't damage it. If you do not have a vice then wrap the heel and mid part of the shoe in a towel with the spike exposed and place in your lap. If had someone else to hold it while you file it should only take a minute or so.
3. Use your flat file to file down the spike to a smooth low surface.
4. Once you have a filed your spike down, follow my video above to create a common screw out of the flattened spike and easily remove it: ua-cam.com/video/6qUkQssx3hM/v-deo.html
I hope this helps. Be sure to post back your outcome.
Keep it positive!
Steve
+Steve Strother This worked like a charm with a bit of modification. I tried vice grip, no luck there. I thenk went direct to a smaller hack saw, right over the spike, a couple of soft tries later, had a grove that I expanded using the saw and vola, got the groove needed. Rest was.. Phillps Magic!
Thanks for a great post!
+Anand Vadul ,
Awesome! I'm glad it worked out for you.
Good luck this season!
Keep it positive!
Steve
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Good question, if it is still spiky just file it down before creating the grove.
Worked for me. Well played.
Try a glue stick from a glue gun, warm it on a flame, then stick it on the stud.
I tried it on my son's boot, works well. ua-cam.com/video/zASfXHXJD18/v-deo.html
thanks this helped a lot
Smart idea.
nice,,thx steve
What was the song at the end of the video
my spikes are stuck in there
You saved the day the night before my daughters track meet. Thanks
Anthony, thank you. Awesome! Glad I could help. Best of luck with your daughters' track seasons.
Brilliant idea, thanks heaps :)
Happy New Years Mandy! Thank you for your feedback.
Keep it positive!
Steve
they make a thing for the cleats at Dick's to take them haha #nowyouknow
Probably for cleats, but these are track spikes.
For golf cleats but not running spikes. Dicks business includes track shoes not saving them.
Who even has that saw i. Their house
That’s why you buy it
Class thank u
Very welcome
can just a hand saw work?
Thank you for your comment Chitown Momma. A hand saw such as the one in the video will work just as long as the hand saw has a blade that will create a groove that is 3/16 of an inch. It is important to have a hand saw that is small enough that it will not damage the plastic around the spike on the shoe.
+Steve Strother IT WORKED! I want to kiss you! Thanks so much!
does is really work?
Yep!
Thank you! I had my dad do it for me and it worked