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Just about anything I don't know now. As well as being friends with forest animals and prairie dogs.
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Sandal mid and strap opinions
okiwen replied to okiwen's topic in Shoes, Boots, Sandals and Moccassins
rmdorman, Mablung, Thank you. -
Sandal mid and strap opinions
okiwen replied to okiwen's topic in Shoes, Boots, Sandals and Moccassins
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okiwen started following Looking to buy leather equipment, Sandal mid and strap opinions, Flip Flop or Sandal Sole Durometers? and and 7 others
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I was wondering from all you sandal professionals, do you line the leather straps with a nylon or webbing to increase strength? Similar with the midsole. Would a nylon canvas provide durability for thinner soles? Neoprene or sheet cork? I saw a video suggesting a wooden tongue depressor for a shank to provide rigidity. Would you? I am very open to what makes handmade sandals well worth the making. Other above-average things to add to a design. Thank you all.
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Flip Flop or Sandal Sole Durometers?
okiwen replied to wleavitt's topic in Shoes, Boots, Sandals and Moccassins
I came here to research exactly this! I hope that you were successful. I have been trying to find the correct combination as well for a firm and yet flexible sandal and flip-flop construction. What did you determine? -
Sandal or Flip Flop Lasts
okiwen replied to wleavitt's topic in Shoes, Boots, Sandals and Moccassins
I know this a very dated thread, but I really appreciate your pictures, you are doing what I am just beginning to learn. Thank you.- 16 replies
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Yup. If there are choices, take the other one.
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Thank you
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I do projects that are both leather and material. KAMsnaps seems to be the quality product for bagmakers. I’ve heard fans of the Buckleguy. For those that have used both companies/presses what did you like or dislike? Range of application?
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Interesting. Thank you. That would be cool if true. I'll ask.
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Hardrada and others, good job with the assistance. I can't even begin to count the number of times that people make a newbie suffer for the sin of not knowing and asking. By simply saying "buy good tools" often you are speaking Greek, as a true newbie couldn't possibly know what that is without an example. I'm going through this with the watching kidding groups. Don't be like them. Don't be knowledgeable and worthless.
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Singer class 7-33 leather sewing, which needle ???
okiwen replied to Jadu's topic in Leather Sewing Machines
Wow. That was great to read. You all are very knowledgeable.- 12 replies
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Please / Quick Recommendations between 2 Leather Machines
okiwen replied to Brad2017's topic in Leather Sewing Machines
Keystones is a good crew. I drove from Va to Their store for machine service. They did it while I got lunch. Highly recommend. -
Rleather. Thank you. They told me today that it is slightly different. Made foreign, as is Weavers. Too bad they don't have one that is line the 8 ton. Really what I'm after. Both Weaver and SLC are out of stock.
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So, I have been casually in the market for at least an 8 ton press for a while. Weaver is out of stock and has been. The 4 ton press from Springfield looks amazingly like the 4 ton from Weaver? Differences? I am looking for other companies that have presses in stock and experiences with quality and service? Thank you. Does Weaver even make there own clicker presses?