How to Lace a Baseball Glove
Baseball gloves come already laced, but the laces on old and frequently used gloves can fray. Older gloves are more comfortable, more functional for game play, and may have sentimental value, so you may choose to re-lace the glove rather than replace it. One option is to hire an expert to re-lace your glove, but you can also do it yourself, and re-lacing kits are sold in stores.
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Instructions
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Use a leather conditioner or glove oil on the new lacing before beginning work. This will make the leather laces easier to handle and will cause the glove to have a more comfortable fit upon completion.
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Look at the current lacing in the glove to get a feel for the lacing pattern. Understanding the pattern in advance will make re-lacing much easier.
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Remove a small section of lacing slowly and gently. If the lacing is stuck, cut it carefully with scissors. Do not remove more than one or two holes worth of lacing.
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Tie a very tight knot in one end of the new lacing, and push the other end through the first opening where the old lacing was removed. It is easiest to use a pointy tool, such as a leather awl, to get the lacing through the holes. Weave the lacing in the same pattern as the old lacing.
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Continue up the glove, removing lacing in small pieces and following behind with the new lacing in the same pattern.
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Tie a new knot when you finish a section of the glove. Make sure that it is snug against the glove, and cut off any excess lacing as close as you can without damaging the knot.
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Repeat the steps for all of the different sections of the glove until complete.
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Tips & Warnings
Weave the new lacing very tightly. It will cause the glove to be firm at first, but the lacing will stretch over time and provide a longer lasting glove. Check the lacing on your glove for tears, loose knots or weak spots before each game. This can prevent a mini-crisis out on the field.
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