Members olandrea Posted March 3, 2009 Members Report Posted March 3, 2009 Hi, is there a supplier for shoemakers wax / handwax or do I have to make this my self? Thanks Olaf Quote
Moderator bruce johnson Posted March 3, 2009 Moderator Report Posted March 3, 2009 Olaf, I read another forum for boot and shoemakers (www.thehcc.org). These guys are pretty traditional. In their archives there is some info on handwax (coad). It seems like they all make it up themselves. It sounds like the domestic sources for some of the "makings" are gone, and they have to import them. Quote Bruce Johnson Malachi 4:2 "the windshield's bigger than the mirror, somewhere west of Laramie" - Dave Stamey Vintage Refurbished And Selected New Leather Tools For Sale - www.brucejohnsonleather.com
Members scottishshoemaker Posted March 3, 2009 Members Report Posted March 3, 2009 There are a few suppliers in the UK, dunno about USA. Quote You Want It, I'll Make It!
Members olandrea Posted March 3, 2009 Author Members Report Posted March 3, 2009 (edited) There are a few suppliers in the UK, dunno about USA. Ok and who is selling it in the UK? Olaf Edited March 3, 2009 by olandrea Quote
Contributing Member UKRay Posted March 3, 2009 Contributing Member Report Posted March 3, 2009 Ok and who is selling it in the UK?Olaf Me for a start! But I probably only have about 3 or 4 small packs left. Drop me a PM and they could be heading your way in no time. Ray Quote "Some mornings, it's just not worth chewing through the leather straps" Ray Hatley www.barefootleather.co.uk
Members scottishshoemaker Posted March 3, 2009 Members Report Posted March 3, 2009 Im off work for a few days. I'll post suppliers once back to work Thursday. Quote You Want It, I'll Make It!
Bree Posted March 4, 2009 Report Posted March 4, 2009 I'm puzzled. What the heck are you using it for? To wax thread??? I run my machine thread thru some Weaver Silicone Thread Lubricant and it works like a charm. I even use it on heavier cord or stuff for handstitching to slick it up. Why would you want to mix pitch,tar, wax, and all that stuff when such a simple and effective solution exists?? Quote Ride Safe! Bree 2003 Dyna Wide Glide Memberships: Iron Butt Association, Niagara Falls HOG, Wild Fire HOG NRA, Niagara County Sportsman's Association
Members ChuckBurrows Posted March 4, 2009 Members Report Posted March 4, 2009 I'm puzzled.What the heck are you using it for? To wax thread??? I run my machine thread thru some Weaver Silicone Thread Lubricant and it works like a charm. I even use it on heavier cord or stuff for handstitching to slick it up. Why would you want to mix pitch,tar, wax, and all that stuff when such a simple and effective solution exists?? 1) Because it's traditional and some of us prefer that - plus when making exacting repros ANY synthetics are a no no for the customer base which can be quite lucrative..... 2) Handwax locks the linen and/or hemp threads tightly - it is NOT used to lubricate per se - it also strengthens the thread 3) The pitch is antibacterial/anti-fungal and especially for shoes that is important when using natural threads....... It's not a difficult or time consuming process - I make my own and in less than 1/2 an hour can make up a couple of years worth......... finally different strokes........... Quote Wild Rose Trading Company Two roads diverged in a wood, and I, I took the one less traveled by, And that has made all the difference.
Members olandrea Posted March 5, 2009 Author Members Report Posted March 5, 2009 I spoke the last days with a lot of cobblers about thread . A lot of them use even on bespoked shoemaking poly thread this days. But still they use there self made handwax also on poly like Chuck sad, because handwax locks the thread and/or hemp threads tightly. Olaf Quote
Bree Posted March 6, 2009 Report Posted March 6, 2009 Thanks! Ya learn new things all the time! Quote Ride Safe! Bree 2003 Dyna Wide Glide Memberships: Iron Butt Association, Niagara Falls HOG, Wild Fire HOG NRA, Niagara County Sportsman's Association
Members scottishshoemaker Posted March 7, 2009 Members Report Posted March 7, 2009 Sorry but the company I deal with no longer sell the wax your after. Quote You Want It, I'll Make It!
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