Ferg

I found that actual measurements of your feet hold true. Did you consider the sock you may be wearing? Not accounting for it can make a vey uncomfortable shoe

According to USPS you should have your book today.

I think so far you have done a great job BUT! I assume the boots will be for you? Measure your foot at least ten or fifteen times in all directions and fine tune last to those measurements. I haven't built any from scratch but I did build a set for myself using a close set of commercial available. I don't remember how many times I measured different spots on my feet and the last. I used leather strips glued on to original last to conform to my feet after I essentially crushed my right ankle. Note: If you remove too much wood in a spot use leather strips glued on the last then sand the leather to exact fit.

From my experience I think you are barking up the wrong tree. lol If the leather is wax impregnated I do not know of any adhesive I have ever used that will adhere to the wax surface you speak of. Not knowing what your project looks like my only suggestion would be to make a rolled edge and stitch. If you keep the leather tight on both sides it may work for you. If the adhesive you are using holds for several hours you could stitch with rolled edge while it is "stuck". Think I would try it anyway.

Your USPS Tracking #:hidden by Johanna Thank you, If any other specific books or tools etc. you are interested in I may have them. I began my Leather Business seventy two years ago and have more "stuff" than anyone should ever think about having.

I have your address. What name for address? Use my e-mail: XX@donet.com to access me in PayPal (email hidden by Johanna) Total including shipping of $9.90 $59.90 Just give me a whistle if you need anything else. It will ship tomorrow. Will send you the tracking number tomorrow . Ferg

Still have the book. I will need your shipping address. I take PayPal at my e-mail. I will need to get the shipping cost before informing you of total amount for the book. Thanks, Ferg

I have a like new copy of Bob Parks book "Western Floral Designs"I will sell for $50.00 plus shipping.

Not with all the legal entanglements.

I have a pristine copy of this book. The cover isn't even creased. Would sell for $150 plus shipping If I was to make a PDF copy of this book it would cost you a lot more than I am asking for an original. lol

Made in USA

You have a fine hand, I will always admire excellent craftsmanship.

1942 Ford Sedan. Mom and dad were somewhere with that car at home with the keys in it of course. I was ten years old and just had to drive. Took it down to the barn, turned it around and back up in front of the house. I just had to drive it a little further so I could put it back just as it was. I don't remember they ever noticed anything out of the ordinary when they got home. When I got to the ripe old age of 14 I worked at a local feed mill for $5 per day. Owner had an old Chevy 3 ton flatbed with racks. We delivered coal and lots of feed to farms and others. He was short handed one day and ask me if I could drive the truck. You didn't really think I was going to say no! Piled feed sacks on the seat so I could see over the steering wheel. Never had an accident and drove it all over the township for two or three years!

I am forever fascinated by what computer driven machines can accomplish and I am fascinated by what hand crafters can accomplish that after seventy years of doing leather off and on I am "ordinary".

I have shot thousands of gallons of Lacquer, mostly "Satin". We used to buy as much as 50 five gallon cans, easier to poor and stays viable better, from SW. Was normally a month's supply. Sprayed on most everything imaginable but never used it on leather. Used a lot of Neat Lac on leather. Don't remember it ever cracking. Sure had a strong odor. lol Yes we sprayed from quart container spray guns. Used six different guns in spray booth equipped for three people spraying.

Six inches tip to tip Bought in 1954. Excellent condition. $60 plus shipping

Still fighting after affects of the stomach flu. Not much going on here for Christmas Cheer this year, everyone is sick..Going to build a big fire in the fireplace after while.

I don't post often anymore, slowing down a bit. Spent four days in hospital this past week. I enjoy reading most of the posts anyway to this day. AND!!!! I am glad I can wish everyone here A MERRY CHRISTMAS AND HAPPY AND PROSPEROUS NEW YEAR.

HAPPEY THANKSGIVING to everyone who celebrates same. Yep, I am still here. lol

There are many options available today. You should look into a Diode Laser of something no lower wattage than 5 and10W would be a good starter. You can engrave wood, cast acrylic, leather, and a number of others. Fairly steep learning curve but if you are determined and keep plugging away at experimenting etc. you will be greatly rewarded. Totally fascinating. I have explained the size in above posts.

I use PhotoShop, Illustrator, and various other programs. And! Three years of experimenting. My laser is CO2 60W with LightBurn. Marmot or Prairie Dog

The laser actually burns the image into the leather. Different shades of Gray/Black gives you different amount of burning. Depth varies with power and speed of engrave. This one is engraved about .5mm in depth

Calf skin 1.5mm x 3 1/2" x 6" CO 2 OMTECH Laser

Cooking spray is "Oily"/greasy. I don't think it would qualify along with Neatsfoot oil. Any oily substance seems to have a tendency to rub off on clothing unless it is dried. Heck, I used vegetable oil to finish some wooden plaques we used to make.

I have this set of curved awls for shoe stitching on sale for $75. I assure you I paid almost that much for each separate awl. They are made in USA.