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Oh, one more book for you. Pattern Cutting by Frank Jones. I found it here, but you might find it cheaper somewhere else.

I just found Vicky's videos. Check these out.

A post bed machine with a roller foot will work nicely for the uppers, but you can use a flat bed as well. The post makes it easier to sew 3d curves. I don't know models and brands. Dig through the sewing machine section and you should find what you are looking for in there. If not, ask in that section. You are going to need to learn how to skive. Lisa Sorrel has two videos on skiving that are a much watch. Here's her video on sewing boot tops. Totally different style, but the concept is the same.

Yes, there are machines that will sew the uppers without modification. The tricky bit for you is finding a used one that is still in decent condition that you can afford. I don't know what the market is like across the pond, but if you aren't in a hurry and you are lucky, you will find a post bed machine that will suit your needs. In the mean time, it is possible to sew them by hand, but you have a lot of hurdles to jump before you can even begin. You will need a last. There are several last makers out there and the last time I check, granted it was a while ago, lasts are still showing up on eBay. You will need to modify the last to match your feet measurements. Then the fun begins. You have to come up with the pattern and the devil is in the details. You might have to do two patterns if your feet are different sizes. There are a couple of books you ought to track down. Shoe & Boot Designing Manual by George Koleff , oh and look for his videos. Bespoke Shoemaking by Tim Skyrme. His website is shoemakingbook.com. He also has several videos that are worth the watch. Checkout KenJwan's posts. He has made four pairs of engineer's boots. And you might want to check out Jason Hovatter's video on making your own work boots. He has a different approach, which I think might help you figuring out how to go about making yours. https://laughingcrowe.com/videos/make-your-own-work-boots/

The Soleflex that Chuck linked can be warmed in a low temperature oven and molded to the bottom of moccasin while you are wearing it. Check out Cheri Paxton's youtube video. In the video, she just uses glue to attache them to the soles of her shoes. I would be inclined to stitch them on as well. But I tend to over engineer things.

I've used a piece of elastic, the thin, white stuff. It isn't perfect, but when you are tired and don't want to do math, it works well enough. Using a cup as an example. Cut, or place a mark on the elastic (unstretched) that matches the circumference of the bottom piece. Lay out your stitch marks, like one every 1/4 of an inch. Then take that elastic and lay it on your stitch line for the side so that the end mark is next the beginning. The elastic will have stretched a bit to get around the cylinder and the distance between the stitch marks will be evenly spaced.

Check out Leather Bracelets: Step-by-step instructions for 33 leather cuffs.... by Nihon Vougue-Sha

A variable speed drill press and small drill bits will probably serve you better than that sewing machine. You will have to hand sew it after you drill out the holes, but it will do the job, and you will be able to use the drill press to sand and burnish the edges afterwards. You have to be gentle, but once you get the hang of drilling the holes out, it goes fast enough. I think I got my variable drill press from MicroMark, but that was like ten years ago. What I like about it is the small foot print and the variable speed, that comes in handy. I wonder if a router speed control unit would do the same thing.

Are you going to show us examples of bracelets or are you asking to see examples? If you are struggling with uploading pictures, there are treads on how to do that. If you are looking for ideas and your search here didn't give you what you were looking for, try searching Pinterest. Either way, more words might help us understand what you are looking for.

Maybe a couple of wheeled toolboxes like Craftman Verstack System. You could make trays (1/2" ply should work) with padding to put the granite slabs into for transporting and stack them onto a folding hand truck.

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"Stepping Through Time" is a really good book to have if you are interested in making non-modern shoes. It's medieval, but it covers a range of construction methods, including turn shoes. The only place I could find a copy was at Abe Books.

Congratulations! May he know far more love and happiness than unhappiness in his life.

What do you punch on?

Nicely done. That is something they will always remember. Gawd that brings back memories. My grandparents lived between Floyd and Willis. We'd go up on the weekend and run around chasing each other and causing general mayhem if it wasn't haying season. Those were miserable weekends, but had to be done to fed the cows through the winter. It's also where I learned to shoot. Fired my first rifle at the ripe old age of 4. The rifle was a 22 of course and all our pistols were cap guns. Oh those were fun times.

MerlinoD, I can't find anyone by that name. You'll have to link the post you are talking about.

If the hooks Fred link are the ones you are looking for, I don't think you will find a direct substitute. Dutchware products are made for the hammock camping community, so you could try googling hammock camping. I will say thought that I've used Dutchware for years, ( I have a few of Dutch's original prototypes) and have nothing but good things to say about Dutch's products.

Blackjack, do you have a pattern in mind? Do you have any experience sewing garments?

John called this morning. We chatted for a bit over my difficulty in locating the part on their website. I suggested they add the word Adler in the description, because that was why I couldn't find them. I searched parts for "Adler" and "Adler 205". Because I used Adler in both searches the spacers didn't come up. John said that he would have their website guys look into adding Adler to the title or description.

Thanks for the link Uwe. That's exactly what I was looking for. There's nothing wrong with Weaver's needle guides. They didn't come up when I searched on their site so I tried calling their parts department, had to leave a message, and emailing. Since I didn't get an answer I thought I would check for other sources.

Any other suggestions? I'm open to buying from an international vendor.

Thanks Wiz, I'll give Weaver a call

I'm looking for spacers for my 205. There weren't any extra parts included with my machine and I really would like more options than just using the 250. No one seems to carry them that I can find. Anyone know where I could get a full set?

Well done Tim. I like that a lot. I would love to have it in my shop.