"Nospam" wrote in message
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Some of the eyelets in a shoe seem to have developed sharp internal edges
because laces keep breaking. The local cobblers say it's not a job they
can do, but it looks simple; is there any reason not to just buy some
eyelets and a setting tool from eBay and DIY?

When you say local cobbler do you mean those kiosk places that make a living
putting new heals on lady's shoes

You need to find a "proper" cobbler.

tim