Members chocolateducttape Posted June 23, 2008 Members Report Posted June 23, 2008 (edited) Well, they're not 100% my work, as I did them with help at Carl Chappell's boot school, but still. It was an AWESOME class, I learned tons, and I feel well-equipped to take on my next pair, so I highly recommend it. Edited June 23, 2008 by chocolateducttape Quote
Bob Posted June 23, 2008 Report Posted June 23, 2008 Wow, nice work. Your first pair? Awesome, just awesome.... When I was in school, I really liked making the boots when I went to school. Made two pairs. They're certainly not new any more. Nor did I do any top stitching. A nice pair of custom boots fit real nice and comfortable too. Nice work, keep it up and get busy making another pair. Thats the best way. Get the equipment you need, at least a table top for doing to tops, most towns have a shoe repairs that has a sole stitcher and finisher. Nice work Quote Bob Goudreault www.kamloopssaddlery.com
Members Storm Posted June 23, 2008 Members Report Posted June 23, 2008 Your first pair!?!?! Excellent work. I love the stallion head motif. Great potential trademark. I am speechless. Those boots shine they truely shine! Storm Quote Please keep in mind that unless I ask for anyones critique I do not want nor require same.
Members TroyS Posted June 24, 2008 Members Report Posted June 24, 2008 WoW! Those are beautiful! I don't have the guts to try anything like that quite yet .... OUTSTANDING !! Quote Troy
Members SmokinP Posted June 24, 2008 Members Report Posted June 24, 2008 Definitely ready to take on your next pair! Wish my name was on the order ticket for the next pair. Just one personal request...add a spur ridge to the heel. Brave choice of color for a first pair...and worked out perfect. Detailing is excellent. Very nice work. Quote Smokin P Ranch Website A man is judged by what's between his legs...Always ride a good horse.
Members jbird Posted June 25, 2008 Members Report Posted June 25, 2008 those are great I wish I could make boots! Quote Josh Dusty Chaps Leather & Seven O Saddle Shop 801-809-8456 Keep moving forward! On a horse. Hebrews 4:12 My link
Members chocolateducttape Posted June 26, 2008 Author Members Report Posted June 26, 2008 Thanks y'all! badLoveLeather - St. Jo, Texas. Quote
Members Gremlin Posted June 30, 2008 Members Report Posted June 30, 2008 For a first pair of boots, those things have sole!! (Someone hadda say it ) Very nice pair. Wear them with pride. Quote Gremlin's Custom Leather Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Members chocolateducttape Posted July 2, 2008 Author Members Report Posted July 2, 2008 haha... sole... thanks!! Quote
Members eirenealetheia Posted November 29, 2008 Members Report Posted November 29, 2008 *jaw drop* These are simply incredible boots. And for your FIRST pair? Just amazing... I wish I owned a pair of boots like that!! I also wish there were schools or classes for this kind of thing here (well, actually, for ANY form of leatherworking!!), as its a craft I'd love to learn if I was able to! Quote
Contributing Member Jordan Posted November 30, 2008 Contributing Member Report Posted November 30, 2008 Very nice work. Big House Daddy sells a book on boot making among lots of other stuff. I have not seen or read it just threw it out there for the info. Quote
Members MatthewD Posted November 30, 2008 Members Report Posted November 30, 2008 love them.. can't wait to see more boots from you and just amazing on the first time out... you are talented Quote
Members chocolateducttape Posted December 3, 2008 Author Members Report Posted December 3, 2008 aww thanks! Quote
Randyc Posted December 5, 2008 Report Posted December 5, 2008 Sorry it took me so long to notice your post. Great looking pair of boots. I took Carl's class in June of 2006. It was fun and I learned alot. I went through the class with John and Alese who stayed on to help Carl with Trailtown Custom Boots. Shortly after completing the class, I drifted off into Custom Gun Leather where I remain today. I was looking over my boot making supplys last week, I just might have to start another pair. Thanks for the inspiration. Randy Quote Randy Cooley Bulldog Custom Gun Leather www.bulldogleathercompany.com
Members NuVikingKnives Posted December 28, 2008 Members Report Posted December 28, 2008 A very classy finnish on the soles. I would have never had time to do that when I was repairing boots. Quote Tame birds sing of freedom,,,,Free birds just fly. http://nuvikingknivesandgoods.ecrater.com http://neotribalartist.freeforum.ca
Members chocolateducttape Posted December 29, 2008 Author Members Report Posted December 29, 2008 Thanks! Randy, if you do another pair of boots, put up pictures! Quote
Members BusterTheBootmaker Posted December 31, 2008 Members Report Posted December 31, 2008 Howdy Great pair of boots. Wow. I'm still trying to build my first pair. I have the 11D last and have to get of course a lot of other items. Lasting pliers, stand, etc. I was able to buy a finishing stand that has all the polishing brushes and sander wheels. thats a start. I hope I can go to Carls school this spring or summer, but I dont know if I can get off work. Keep up the great work. Buster Quote
TomSwede Posted January 1, 2009 Report Posted January 1, 2009 I've missed this post too, sorry! Boots look great, I can't really say I like the pink colour but looking past my pref they look really beautiful. Seems like very small and neat stitching, maybe a little late now but a close-up of stitching would have been very nice to see. Tom Quote Confucius - Better a diamond with a flaw than a pebble without. --------------------------------------------- www.1eye1.se blogg.1eye1.se
Members JEM Posted March 10, 2009 Members Report Posted March 10, 2009 Congrats on a very nice pair of boots! I have visited Carl in St Jo and meet him at the boot and saddle makers round up in Wichita Falls, he is a nice guy and that he is a good teacher is obvious for all who can see your boots. Keep up the good work and please post your second pair. Quote
rickybobby Posted July 27, 2009 Report Posted July 27, 2009 Wow!! Nice boots!!! I would have never thought of Tooling the Sole Leather!! Nice touch!! I have been repairing boots for a year, my business partner has been in the business for 35 years and has made boots as well. You have sparked another interest for me! Thanks for posting those. Is you next pair ready for photos yet!!! LOL!!! Rick J. Quote Rick
Members DonnieBlaze Posted January 17, 2010 Members Report Posted January 17, 2010 awsome boots i love them Quote
TimKleffner Posted January 17, 2010 Report Posted January 17, 2010 NICE Boots! I'm glad you posted those pics. Happy tooling Tim Quote It's hard to fail, but worse never to have tried to succeed.Theodore Roosevelt
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