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The shop turned out great. I can't wait for the move to be over so I can start building mine. Yup, I'm moving again. Mind if I ask the square footage?

Scott, your application method impacts the bonding. Its better to do two thin layers of glue than to do one thick layer. Apply a thin even layer and allow it to get tacky. Then apply another thin layer and allow to get tacky. And like RockyAussie said, a hammer works a treat. I've done three pairs of shoes that way.

Thanks Uwe. I appreciate your insight and time as always. I had to slow the video down to 25% to see everything you were talking about after the point he lowers the foot to hold it in place. It's an interesting piece of machinery and I agree, I don't see them making it available for others. I have used a jerk needle to sew soles on to a few pairs of shoes. This machine would be a blessing. My brother is a machinist. Next time I'm back east, I think we're going to chat about this machine.

I was surfing youtube watching shoe making videos. And this one has a stitching machine that I have never seen before. Its at 4:52. If anyone has any information, I'd love to hear what you know. Thanks

With issues like this, I have had success using Shoe Goo. It was developed for minor shoe repairs like those. https://gluereview.com/shoe-goo-adhesive-review-and-guide/

I have yet to find a manual. If you manage to find a copy, please share.

What are things dogs love to chew? Sorry couldn't resist. That is a gift that I am sure she will cherish forever. I know I would.

I love mine. It's just the right size. Just checked eBay. There is one for sale in Portland OR Search "New Professional Heritage Harnessmaker's 12lb anvil"

Thanks for the close up. Did it come off of something or was it something you put together?

I like it Tim. What is the base the motor is mounted to? What's holding it at that angle? Thanks.

I have a dust collection system. I have a jet bag system for the big tools. I use a Dust Deputy with the shopvac for the smaller tools. It works, just not well enough to keep the shop dust free.

I do woodworking and leather work. I went separate spaces for the reasons you listed. I just don't have a dust collection system that will scrub the air.

What he said.

The April 2021 issue of Shoptalk has a boot lasting photo tutorial by Deseree Olsen of Burns Boot. There are seventy seven photographs covering the process from attaching the insole to the last. It stops short of welting. No, it doesn't cover the entire process of making a boot, but it does shares a wealth of information. If you are interested in making boots/shoes and you don't Shoptalk, it might be worth ordering this issue.

Nicely done. That should serve you very well. I would have been proud to carry that in the field.

Welcome Klara. We all start where we start and there is no shame in that because you are beginning a journey. The collar is perfectly functional, so for that alone, it's a success. The fact that Rita likes it is a bonus. You have figured out how to make it with the tools you had on hand. The next step is learning how to make it match the image in your head. Leather working, like most other things, is a mastery of a bunch of little things that allows you to create what you envision. Like learning how to sharpen your tools, learning the best way for you to hold/control a tool or learning the order of steps for a project. You've made a fine start. I hope you decide to continue.

Thank you so much for that Dwight. It made me laugh after such a day. I needed the smile. That's the best description I have every heard, describing that phenomenon.

I'm sure that your first saddle was intimidating as all get out. But I bet building saddles is like making shoes, one set at a time.

I thought blood was expected, if not required.

Okay. Gonna share what that machine is?

Welcome to the forum Fellowleathersmith. I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but you will need to pick one either belts/sheaths or wallets. No machine is going to do them both. There is a world of difference between the total leather thickness for belts and for wallets. And that difference will require different machines. So... which one do you do more of, want to do more of? Which one can you do by hand?

We were neighbors, sort of, until Oct. I worked for Pierce Co. Gotta support my homies. Go Army....

There are a couple of cool businesses in WA vying for the grant. You got my vote.

I have no idea, but this might help. https://www.leatherandbraid.com/braids.html/

Battlemunky, what dyes did you use?