I got into leather work to make shoes myself. I haven't bit the bullet yet, made a bunch of wallets and then a couple purses and bags. Looking to tackle my first pair of shoes soon. Would love to follow along in your journey, very inspiring!
The proper tool is the one that works best for you. Once I'm back up on my feet I'm going to start collecting old leatherworking tools. There is something about an older piece of equipment that gets to me, these lumps of steel wood and rust managed to feed a family buy a house or created something useful or even beautiful for someone. I like honest old stuff like that, I'm probably in the hope that some of its previous owner's expertise rubs off on me. I'm impressed that you managed to get the toe box so well defined, to be honest I think you did a fantastic job
It's funny because I did the same thing with the inner tube. I wasn't sure what it was in the Japanese shoe making videos, so I cut up a bunch of inner tubes. I also use them to wrap cupsoles when I glue them on sneakers.
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Bro great job!!!
Thank you for sharing this video. I really like your honesty, but I love your positive attitude and enthusiasm. Good luck with your new profession.
Thank you so much!
Beautiful shoes for your first pair of oxfords!
Mind blown! Need to do a few of those sneakers first before I attempt a real shoe.
Tolle Arbeit ❤
I got into leather work to make shoes myself. I haven't bit the bullet yet, made a bunch of wallets and then a couple purses and bags. Looking to tackle my first pair of shoes soon. Would love to follow along in your journey, very inspiring!
Excellent work Dennis! It's been fun watching your leather craft improve and expand from day one! Keep it up brotha!
The proper tool is the one that works best for you. Once I'm back up on my feet I'm going to start collecting old leatherworking tools. There is something about an older piece of equipment that gets to me, these lumps of steel wood and rust managed to feed a family buy a house or created something useful or even beautiful for someone. I like honest old stuff like that, I'm probably in the hope that some of its previous owner's expertise rubs off on me. I'm impressed that you managed to get the toe box so well defined, to be honest I think you did a fantastic job
Great work brother !
Outstanding!
One more thing, I bought a really wide french skiver then ground off one side of it. Then thinned it a bit and it makes for a great feathering knife.
It's funny because I did the same thing with the inner tube. I wasn't sure what it was in the Japanese shoe making videos, so I cut up a bunch of inner tubes. I also use them to wrap cupsoles when I glue them on sneakers.
where did you purchase your shoe Last from?
Hi. Great vid, thank you for sharing your experience. Where do you get the lasts from please?
Great video! What last are you using?
Have you considered setting up a class?
Congratulations for your initiative. That was a great result. Could you tell me where you got your shoes lasts please? Thank you
I have got them a few different places. Brooklyn shoe something or another, and district leather supply is where I get most of them.
Thanks…Brooklyn Shoe Supply…
Where do you buy your tools? And a list of everything you will need?
It looks...... complicated