Hello, can someone tell me if the handle and the knob are made of metal or plastic? Also, can this stretcher be used for high heel shoes. Thank you
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Yes, I bought the shoe stretchers for a pair of shoes that were a little too tight. Can be used for high heel shoes. With patience, they work fine. The inner rod is made of metal. The knob and its turning shaft is made of plastic.
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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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Yes, wood with plastic black knobs to allow for bunions, etc. Also, the part where you would twist to tighten is made of a sturdy metal type. Very well made and very useful item.
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It is a metal handle with a plastic grip this item worked great for me as a homeowner. I busted up a side walk about 30' long and my son has used it several times without problems-- just make sure the oil level is kept up it seems to use oil. For the price it is well worth it and paid for itself
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This one is made of metal; it has a plastic knob (which could be replaced by any allen set knob) which attaches to a metal screw.
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The shaft of the handle is metal, but the part that you hold is plastic like all the rest of them. It is a very nice model, has the noodle cutters and all. It will take a Marcato motor and it works with the motor well, I checked. However the scrapers are metal tipped by plastic and it tends to collect a bit of clay each time it goes through the machine. Obviously I use this for polymer clay instead of making pasta, just so you know. I'm sure with regular pasta dough it would be a dream.
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Sandra, I got stuck with tape that is not ever usable. I wanted to use it like velcro for my pants withouthemming them and then unstick them when I put my high heels on. This was useless. I'm not sure that it would be strong enough to do what you want.
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G. Duncan - The tubular portions are metal but any knobs & adjustment levers are plastic. The screws themselves are metal, but are set in molded plastic. It's held up well over the last 2yrs though. Especially for its price.
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The end of the handle is plastic as is the clamp turner, but the rest is metal. This hasn't been a problem so far.
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I'm sorry..I should have mentioned that little part. Yes, the entire scooper is made of sturdy metal ( won't bend or snap ) with a foam covering over the handle.
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No, it's some kind of metal; probably what they call "pot metal". I don't think plastic could handle the high tension of the springs that hold it in place.
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looking for stretcher that has screw type iron in back and stretches width of shoe. Sorry this is QUESTION
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It appears to be plastic. At least its not a ferrous metal as has no magnetic attraction. The only surface parts that are magnetic are the sole plate and chromed "nose" piece at the front. Iron has been used for several months and the lever in question remains fully functional and unblemished.
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I didn't try it on patent leather, but I gave this product a 1 star. There are no instructions, it had to be taken apart with a screw driver with each use and put back together. One has already physically broken and I'm not sure the other one is actually capable of opening up enough to stretch a shoe anymore. I did manage to stretch one pair of shoes, but unfortunately I had 3 more pairs that needed it.
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Hi,the handle is definitely hard plastic and the silver design is painted on. The sheith is made of vynal and broke after one use.you want to get a better one. The blade is metal and not sharp but it is pointed. It has a nice weight but is more of a display piece than for costumes.hope this helps.
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The foot section is wood, the part you screw to make heel adjustments is plastic, the part you screw to widen the forefoot is made of metal.
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I'm uncertain the exact material the shoe mold is made of however I believe it's a high quaility plastic. It's very sturdy and durable. It appears like a product that will last for many years. I love it!
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I think that since this is a more straighter design, and high heels/stiletto heel type shoe are so curved, it might have a difficult time trying to push the front end of this into the front of a shoe like that. There is absolutely no flexibility in the metal part of this device. However, I have seen shoe trees for high heels, so if you search a little bit further, you'll find them. Good luck!