how to do a ice to roller conversion

1.The first thing you want to do is remove the inserts from the ice skates so you are looking at the rivets 2.Next you are going to want to take a pair of needle nose pliers and hold a punch with them, I used a 3/32 punch 3.Next you are going to want to put the punch in the rivet making sure the boot is well supported, hammer out the rivet 4.A few good wacks should knock it right out 5.Repeat that process until you have knocked out all the rivets you can reach 6.The remaining two I thought

Here's a quick run down of how to remove the chassis. Tools used to remove, nothing expensive, just tools I had laying around. The carpenter's pliers is a real handy tool, bought it for about $1. Easier to do everything if you remove the laces and insoles. http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee134/fatwabbit/Skate%20Conversion/P1040926.jpg I normally start by removing the copper rivets. Most of the ones I've noticed these days are pretty easy to remove. Secure the boot in place, and using a chisel