Members MonicaJacobson Posted February 18, 2015 Members Report Posted February 18, 2015 Wow, really cool. I really want to do shoes someday, but they look so complex. Ditto on the workbench envy. Quote http://monicajacobson.com/ https://www.etsy.com/shop/TrimGoTrix?ref=si_shop
Contributing Member Tim Schroeder Posted February 19, 2015 Author Contributing Member Report Posted February 19, 2015 Well all I can say is awesome. The first day on the job and the boots feel like I have been wearing them for months. It's incredible the difference in custom made boots and off the shelf boots. I have wide feet with skinny heels so my heels always slid in my boots and the front always hurt my feet. I started on these on a Wed. and finished them on Sunday. I had 42 hrs. in these. I did spend a lot more time getting the last correct than I did actually building the boots. I built a practice pair all the way thru sewing the welt on and quit on them because I used some leather off a chair I found at work. The top layer looked like it was going to separate and crack every where they would wrinkle. It was good practice. I watched a bunch of Lisa Sorrells You Tube videos and bought Tim Skyrme's Bespoke Shoemaking book. I think most people could build shoes or boots if they put their mind to it and didn't give up. Thanks for all the comments. I have to thank Bob Park for tool rack. I used his tool rack as a starting point. His tool rack inspired me to build it just as his work inspires me to get better at tooling and the construction aspect of leather.. Wish I could draw patterns like him. I included a full picture of the tool rack. Thanks again to Bob Park. My shop is our Formal Dining Room. Thanks Tim Quote
Members Rohn Posted February 19, 2015 Members Report Posted February 19, 2015 I sure enjoy the pictures of your workshop. Everything is orderly and very nice indeed. Quote Rohn(John 8:32) And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free. (KJV)
Members stu925 Posted February 19, 2015 Members Report Posted February 19, 2015 Now I have workshop envy. My leatherworking space is my home office. Not much room in here, my desk doubles as my workbench. Stu Quote
Members Windrider30 Posted February 19, 2015 Members Report Posted February 19, 2015 I have to say I have workbench envy as well...since the in laws have moved in with us my "work space" is only 3/4s of the dinning room table which we really do not eat at in the first place! Love the boots Quote
Members opus56 Posted February 19, 2015 Members Report Posted February 19, 2015 They look awesome. Maybe someday I'll try some shoes. I'd love to have some bespoke dress shoes... Quote
Members Craftsman Made Posted February 19, 2015 Members Report Posted February 19, 2015 Like the boots and the bench both very well made. Anyone interested in making shoes should have a look at this blog i'm sure you will find it interesting http://carreducker.blogspot.co.uk/ Like the boots and the bench both very well made. Anyone interested in making shoes should have a look at this blog im sure you will find it interesting http://carreducker.blogspot.co.uk/ Quote
Members texasjake Posted July 4, 2015 Members Report Posted July 4, 2015 Man I love'em they're sweet Quote
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