The DEFINITIVE FREDDY KRUEGER glove thread

[Spiral08]

Just recently finished my new Part 4 hero glove replica:
(Last photo intended for back plate comparison)

 

[Jessster]

I have a rubies supreme, and want to switch out the leather glove. Does anyone have any info on the beat way to go about it?

 

[Cbstudios]

I have a rubies supreme, and want to switch out the leather glove. Does anyone have any info on the beat way to go about it?

Absolutely!
You'll need a couple of tools and some supplies, but its very simple. Use a pair of pliers to pull the 3 backplate rivets apart. If they're double capped, (Flat dome) on both sides, then try and separate from inside the leather glove to not scratch the armature.

Once you've got that apart, put the new leather glove and the armature on your hand to test your fit. Once you've got everything sitting properly mark your backplate holes with a sharpie. You can now use a hole punch to put a holes through the leather for your rivets. Slide your rivets through your leather glove and metal armature, pop the caps on and set everything in place with a hammer and setting tool

Couple of things. Double cap rivets can be bought from a bunch of places, either online or instore. Any leather supply store should have a good range, they look like this. Make sure to get the setting tools at the same time.




I recommend taking in one of your separated rivets to get a close match on size and color. I would also recommend replacing the 4 rivets attaching the fingers to the backplate, as these are typically quite a weak point. If you're already replacing rivets its a solid idea. Finally, when you punch the holes in your replacement leather glove, make sure to punch them ever so slightly smaller than what your rivet post needs. leather will stretch over time so a tight fit will help prevent your rivets pulling through over usage.

 

[Jessster]

Absolutely!
You'll need a couple of tools and some supplies, but its very simple. Use a pair of pliers to pull the 3 backplate rivets apart. If they're double capped, (Flat dome) on both sides, then try and separate from inside the leather glove to not scratch the armature.

Once you've got that apart, put the new leather glove and the armature on your hand to test your fit. Once you've got everything sitting properly mark your backplate holes with a sharpie. You can now use a hole punch to put a holes through the leather for your rivets. Slide your rivets through your leather glove and metal armature, pop the caps on and set everything in place with a hammer and setting tool

Couple of things. Double cap rivets can be bought from a bunch of places, either online or instore. Any leather supply store should have a good range, they look like this. Make sure to get the setting tools at the same time.

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I recommend taking in one of your separated rivets to get a close match on size and color. I would also recommend replacing the 4 rivets attaching the fingers to the backplate, as these are typically quite a weak point. If you're already replacing rivets its a solid idea. Finally, when you punch the holes in your replacement leather glove, make sure to punch them ever so slightly smaller than what your rivet post needs. leather will stretch over time so a tight fit will help prevent your rivets pulling through over usage.

Awesome! Thanks for the great info!

 

[Pilum Murialis]

Here's some free templates for building the Apple glove from The Dream Master, Happy Building

 

[Spiral08]

Here's some free templates for building the Apple glove from The Dream Master, Happy BuildingView attachment 1683957View attachment 1683956

Where did you get the template for this? I'm looking to make a diner glove myself! Do you have this in a PDF or something that is easy to print out?
Thanks!

 

[Wyzzy93]

Here's my first attempt at a glove. Not screen accurate obviously but authentically made at least.

 

[Wyzzy93]

After a bit more refining.

 

[Floyd]

What gauge copper / brass are people using for their builds?
I have seen anywhere from 20 to 22.

 

[Floyd]

Where did you get the template for this? I'm looking to make a diner glove myself! Do you have this in a PDF or something that is easy to print out?
Thanks!

Looking for one as well. Everyone wants to sell it on Etsy.

 

[SkareKrow2024]

A LOT of people **** on the Neca part one glove, and Neca has a detail on their part one that MOST glove builders miss! On Neca's part one, they went as far as accurately including the rivet holes that were mistakenly drilled in the wrong spots on the ring finger chute during fabrication of the glove! I have pictures of my glove on my phone, but I don't know how to upload files on my phone