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  1. Andrew, got that. I will be using brass nails. Any top quality clicking knife that i should look at? Will be using them later when making other small leather goods. I always hear Blanchard. Any similar or better that i should consider?
  2. Andrew, thank you very much for clarifying the above further. I will go with the pre-cut soles for the first pair i am making. Will definitely consider the use of sole bends for subsequent pairs. As for the cutting tools, i will go for a clicking knife then. I will be using a rasp to shape further them before sanding. Will finish them off with a fine grit sandpaper accordingly. I will get a small anvil or if i can find a cobbler stand, that will be a bonus. Just wondering how i should size the nails/tacks. Must these be slightly longer than the thickness of the sandals or slightly shorter to prevent protrusion after being nailed down? I was reading somewhere that the nail was suppposed to get in contact with ghe anvil surface and 'curl back'. Any idea? Thank you once again!
  3. @AndrewChee Thank you for the prompt response. Oh great. That was exactly what i was thinking but had some reservation as to whether it would be the way to go. From my limited understanding, i was with the thought that veg tanned leather, when soaked in water, would later end up hard after drying and eventually start cracking. With that in mind, i found myself looking to mold the sole on a last to achieve a similar result without affecting the leather. When you said 'thoroughly', should i soak them for completely for period or run a wet brush along the area that is to be formed and later bend them to shape? Would it be fine if i used pre cut leather soles from the likes of J.Rendenbach/Oak Prime etc or only sole bends are ideal for such use? For the nails, i found them at Zack's. They still sell them. Thank you for the lead, Andrew. Is there a top quality clicking knife i should look out for? I have seen many makers' name thrown around here. Was looking at Blanchard. I would welcome any suggestion of something equally good or better. Would an anvil serve fine or a cobbler stand is the most appropriate for this work? @rosiart Thank you. I was looking through Tandy's stuff. Missed out on those. Will take a look at those now that you have mentioned its existence. Thank you once again. Greatly appreciate your imput on this.
  4. Hello guys. I am new to this forum and leatherwork. For the last few weeks or so i was browsing through this site and found very useful informations and constructive dialogues between members here. I chose to sign up as a member and now i am here starting a topic with hope that some good people here would be able to help me understand a thing or two better. I am interested in making sandals that are fully constructed using leather without stitching but cobbled using brass tacks/nails. In other words, 2 pieces of leather(a reasonably thick, pliable leather for the top layer with the bottom layer(sole) made with soling veg tanned leather) will make up the sandal. Being aware of the construction details, i am quite unsure of a thing or two. It would be great if you guys could share your thoughts with me on how this could/would be done. The questions are as follows: (1) The sandal will have a molded sole. I do know that veg tanned leather is commonly used to get the soles done. Should i wet-mold the soles? If so, how should i do this? (2) The sandal is not stitched, but the two layers are cemented and later brass nails are tacked around the edges. I am confused as to what these nails are. Are they shoes tacks? Is there a specific type that i am supposed to look out for and if so, could someone kindly direct me to as to where i purchase them online? (3) As for as key tools go, i am looking to get these. Please add any to this list if you deem them essential. - quarter moon knife from J.Adams of Sheffield, England - skiving/paring knife from Al Stohlman - pattern/clicker knife from Blanchard - Osborne punch - Edge Bevelling tool - Hammer to drive the nails into the leather Thank you in advance. Any help would be great!
  5. Hello guys. I am new to this forum and leatherwork. For the last few weeks or so i was browsing through this site and found very useful informations and constructive dialogues between members here. I chose to sign up as a member and now i am here starting a topic with hope that some good people here would be able to help me understand a thing or two better. I am interested in making sandals that are fully constructed using leather without stitching but cobbled using brass tacks/nails. In other words, 2 pieces of leather(a reasonably thick, pliable leather for the top layer with the bottom layer(sole) made with soling veg tanned leather) will make up the sandal. Being aware of the construction details, i am quite unsure of a thing or two. It would be great if you guys could share your thoughts with me on how this could/would be done. The questions are as follows: (1) The sandal will have a molded sole. I do know that veg tanned leather is commonly used to get the soles done. Should i wet-mold the soles to achieve the raised foot arch? If so, how should i do this? (2) The sandal is not stitched, but the two layers are cemented and later brass nails are tacked around the edges. I am confused as to what these nails are. Are they shoes tacks? Is there a specific type that i am supposed to look out for and if so, could someone kindly direct me to as to where i purchase them online? (3) As for as key tools go, i am looking to get these. Please add any to this list if you deem them essential. - quarter moon knife from J.Adams of Sheffield, England - skiving/paring knife from Al Stohlman - pattern/clicker knife from Blanchard - Osborne punch - Edge Bevelling tool - Hammer to drive the nails into the leather Thank you in advance. Any help would be great!
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