How to fix a flip flop

Step 2 Add a thing

I used a short piece of wire (16 gauge i think). First i pinched it in half with pliers, with the middle fold allowed to stay a little wider so it doesn't slip out.
(The finished wire ends up being shaped like a fish- perfect for the flip flop theme!)

So, holding the fish head with one set of pliers, the free ends were bent apart using another set of pliers. Great you're done!
Also, the extra 1/8" of peg at the end keeps the wire far enough away so that it doesn't scratch the floor.

Comments

[JohnDeere312]

OMG, this happens to me ALL the time. Thanks a bunch.

[martinsebas77]

Thanks!!! I don't want to buy new ones. No es laucha es practico!!!

[mounces]

I'm thinking you could use something non-scrathing, like a tiny zip-tie...

[iac]

Just be carefull that the metal cotter pin doesn't scratch / gouge wood & linoleum flooring.

[Servelan]

Great idea for fixing something still usable. BTW, your 'thing' is called a cotter pin.

[bahiarca]

nahh eso es de laucha!! compra ojotas nuevas!!!