Heel-trim′mer.
（Shoemaking.) a. A machine in which the edges of the lifts are pared down so as to bring the heel to symmetrical shape. In the example, the collar limits the depth of cut made by the bur. The adjustable table board adapts the bur cutter to the varying depths of the bootheels, and the stud or roller steadies and supports the heel while being trimmed. The shape of the rotary cutter G determines the contour of the heel, which is oscillated on the roller K to bring each part of its surface to the cutter. See also heel-polishing machines, which differ but slightly in construction, the principal variance being in the surface of the roller. b. A hand-tool for shaping the curve of the heel. [1096]
 |
| Heel-trimmer. |
