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About rscow

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  • Birthday 04/10/1962

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    Magnolia, Arkansas, USA

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  • Leatherwork Specialty
    Don't know enough yet to have one
  • Interested in learning about
    beltmaking, mocs, rawhide braiding

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  1. rscow
    Thanks for the additional photos and insights. I like how they turned out. I've made a pair that I wear a lot, but am about to wear out. So, am always looking for good ideas.
  2. rscow
    Nice pair of mocs. I would like to see more photos, and more info on your construction. Are they lined?
  3. rscow
    Crikey! You should be proud. Roger
  4. rscow
    I was at Springfield Leather Co. this weekend (bought a Cobra Class 3 machine!!) and I saw the pricking irons they sell under their brand. Look great, and frankly awesome prices. I'd take a look at their site, if you never have. Amazing store. I got a tour and it is really a great place to shop. Electronically, by phone, or in person. I just endorse them, I don't work there, etc. Roger
  5. rscow
    WOW!
  6. rscow
    Thanks for the pix. You did a great job on that project all around!
  7. rscow
    I would like to see some more shots of the hardware set up. Great looking stool. Roger
  8. rscow
    Crikey.
  9. rscow
    Your pic didn't post.
  10. rscow
    A clasp would look good, especially a bronze one. If you use a strap, you might just run it through a loop on the body of the case. With time, and use, the flap might do just fine without any extra assistance. Might be a real pain to try to stitch a loop on there assembled. I think you did a really nice job, especially for a second project. I can see why you didn't design a closure into the project from the beginning. Nice clean lines, no desire to clutter it up. I like it. Roger
  11. rscow
    Well, I went forward with original pattern and it just wouldn't last. So, I did some measuring, and then made a few adjustments to the patterns. And then made a "model" moc with some thick felt, and it all seemed to line up. So now I have made a new vamp/midsole/outsole and finished stitching it together this morning. I will need to put in the lining, and skive it some. Then finish the heel assembly THEN I can try to last it and see if my mods worked. I am using some pretty heavy cowhide. I'm sure it will loosen up with wear, but it's pretty stiff for this part of the project.
  12. rscow
    I am starting work on a pair of mocs. I am making a pair of canoe mocs, like the ones that Mark Wintle makes (Wassookeag) or Quoddy, etc. I have the materials, and a pair of lasts. Making a patttern of the last, I have figured out. But with the thickness of the triple sole, etc., I need to figure out a lasting allowance. Or I will never get these things sewn up. Anyone have any advice? Roger
  13. rscow
    I use barley to form mine.
  14. rscow
    I want to make a pair of mocs like these. I am ordering some lasts. Are the outsoles sewn to the vamp before putting the shoe on the last? Or before? Is this done with a curved needle and awl or straight? I know some brands machine stitch the outsole to the vamp, but it would make resoling much more difficult. Make assembly less complicated, though. Anyone with experience in this area?
  15. rscow
    I really like the work you have done with the carved geometric patterns, especially in the pouch on the fence and the puukko sheath. Welcome to the forum.
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