BIG- FOOT BOOT REMOVER

Most commercially available boot jacks are small, light and tippy making boot removal more precarious than actually bending over and pulling them off the normal way. This one is solid and accommodates larger footwear like work boots, running shoes and muddy farm boots. Regardless, it allows hands- free removal of any footwear without bending over. Just step on the low end, put the heel of the other boot into the angle cut and pull your foot out, then reverse the process. (Watch the attached Movie)

Supplies

1X 10”X 14” pine board (Or any suitable wood)

white glue

1,1/4” brads or finishing nails

sandpaper

Tools are mentioned in each step

Step 1: CUT THE MAIN PIECES

Using a panel saw and guide, or table saw:

Cut a piece of pine 5” x 14”

Cut two wedges 9, 1/2” long tapering from 0 to 2, 1/2”

Step 2: MARK, DRILL, CUT, SAND

Measure 5” from one end of the 14” board centred

Measure 3/4” in from each side and draw a line from each to the centre point using a straight edge, forming a V

Drill a 1, 1/2” hole at the centre point with a hole saw or Forstner bit

Cut the two lines of the V

Sand everything and round over all the edges of the 14” piece

Sand the two wedges

Step 3: ASSEMBLE AND FINISH

Glue and nail the two wedges to the bottom opposite the angle cut, recessed about 1/4” from each edge. Do a final finish sanding.

You can leave it as is, as I did ,or stain and varnish if desired.