TOE LASTER, AUTOMATIC

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Occupations	Tends $T3lasting$T1 machine that presses toe section of upper edges onto insole and shapes toe section on last: Clamps specified wipers on machine head and adjusts wiper pressure. Positions toe of last on machine toe plate. Depresses pedal that causes wipers to press edges of upper onto insole for subsequent stitching. Nails anchor tacks in sides of shank and repeats wiper cycle to pull toe wire against toe and anchor it to tacks, to retain shape of toe section until stitched. May press precemented edges onto insole. May place upper in steamer to soften leather prior to lasting. May insert steel toe cap between leather layers to form safety shoe box toe. (references)
	Tends toe-forming machine that draws leather upper over last to form toe of shoe: Places shoes on steaming rack to soften leather. Selects and clamps specified wiper plates in machine and adjusts plates and shoe holding device to fit size and style of shoe. Positions shoe in holding device. Depresses pedal to cause wiper plates to move forward against toe and slide downward, drawing upper over last to form toe. May insert steel toe cap between layers of leather in upper to form safety shoe box toe. (references)
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Specialty Definition: TOE LASTER, AUTOMATIC