Shoe tools

[amwildman]

Hello.  

I am completely new to leatherworking and I want to make some shoes.  I could use a bit of guidance regarding tools and such.

 

Can anybody estimate the size/type of thread/needles/awl for the more decorative stitching in this next video, even a rough guess?  https://youtu.be/iHwE9C_3MUo?t=45  Starts at 45 seconds.  Another video with similar tools here, at 7:31.  https://youtu.be/IG02Iwl2kt4?t=451  The awls seem especially difficult to find.  Any advice welcome.

 

 

Thanks!

-Aaron

 

[Stetson912]

Lisa Sorrell is a well known bootmaker in Oklahoma. She has a website that sells a plethora of awesome shoe related stuffs. Under the tool section you may find what you need. The awl is simply a curved awl blade and handle. I think she has them too. https://sorrellnotionsandfindings.com/product-category/tools/

There may be other places to find what you need too, but this source is all I'm familiar with 

[Stetson912]

Correction, they are called inseaming awls. Lisa offers 4 sizes and hafts for mounting. For finer stitching I would assume the 2 5/8" awl would be best. However, she would most certainly know which one would be best for you