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Hello guys. I am new to this forum and leatherwork. For the last few weeks or so i was browsing through this site and found very useful informations and constructive dialogues between members here. I chose to sign up as a member and now i am here starting a topic with hope that some good people here would be able to help me understand a thing or two better. I am interested in making sandals that are fully constructed using leather without stitching but cobbled using brass tacks/nails. In other words, 2 pieces of leather(a reasonably thick, pliable leather for the top layer with the bottom layer(sole) made with soling veg tanned leather) will make up the sandal. Being aware of the construction details, i am quite unsure of a thing or two. It would be great if you guys could share your thoughts with me on how this could/would be done. The questions are as follows: (1) The sandal will have a molded sole. I do know that veg tanned leather is commonly used to get the soles done. Should i wet-mold the soles? If so, how should i do this? (2) The sandal is not stitched, but the two layers are cemented and later brass nails are tacked around the edges. I am confused as to what these nails are. Are they shoes tacks? Is there a specific type that i am supposed to look out for and if so, could someone kindly direct me to as to where i purchase them online? (3) As for as key tools go, i am looking to get these. Please add any to this list if you deem them essential. - quarter moon knife from J.Adams of Sheffield, England - skiving/paring knife from Al Stohlman - pattern/clicker knife from Blanchard - Osborne punch - Edge Bevelling tool - Hammer to drive the nails into the leather Thank you in advance. Any help would be great!