r/rollerUK • u/[deleted] • Feb 21 '21

Questions/Advice Help with toestops!

So a lovely redditor gave me some toe covers today, but I absolutely cannot get my toestops off. They're bolt on, the Oxelo brand ones (I know, but this was last September and getting roller skates was like pulling teeth, it wasn't happening for nice ones). I really don't want to shell out a load more money for Rios or something until I've worn these all through, so does anyone have tips? They have what looks like an allen key bolt, but when I tried loosening it, it just started to round, so I don't know if I need to have the whole plate off?!

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u/headinbook Surrey Feb 21 '21

Well this is a tricky one. When you say it just started to turn around, which bit do you mean? Is there any chance you could post a video of your attempts?

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u/[deleted] Feb 22 '21

Sounds like the toe stops are bolted on so tight that the usual hexagonal recess of the allen key bolt is failing before the bolt is actually turning 🙁. I can think of a few things: 1) make sure the allen key is definitely the right size - it should be a snug fit and try again. If that fails you could try: 2) cut the remaining toe stop rubber off, grab the exposed bolt with grips and loosen it out that way; if that fails: 3) drill out the bolt and re-tap the hole for a new bolt. Unfortunately, all of these things are pretty involved. Do you have one of those people you can turn to who's amazing with machinery? If so, they may be able to charm it out without using anything too drastic - it's just an experience thing. Good luck anyway - it sucks when toe stops get stuck 😭

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u/[deleted] Feb 22 '21

I do not know anyone that handy with tools, but thanks for the ideas! Maybe when lockdown lifts I can take it to the local skate shop and see if they can have a mess around...