Members jcuk Posted September 5, 2020 Members Report Posted September 5, 2020 (edited) 've been buying Doc Martens for 32 years It was not a rite of passage but it was a bit of a statement in Greece where i grew up. Just finished the look for all kids who wanted to be a little different. Competition is just better at the mo I do know that brand but they had to to be real thing there are lots of dare i say Air wear boots over here some others are a lot cheaper not all are not that bad at all the soles being impervious are also main factor in a stable block looking at tack that needs repairs. So now not just a fashion statement. The first three pairs i owned i never wore out just grew out of them. But time to get back on AWL MAKERS Cheers JCUK Edited September 5, 2020 by jcuk Quote
Members billybopp Posted September 5, 2020 Members Report Posted September 5, 2020 (edited) 12 hours ago, Frodo said: I have one of yours. To me, It is worth more than 50 bucks in sentimental value alone. , It is a tool i will PROUDLY hand off to one of the boys but. the sob has poked my dam finger twice already. lol i was flicking the blood at my wife and she hit me. I need to turn her in on a red flag charge....NO wait. They will take my..Never mind I will just endure the beatings like a good husband LoL Contrary to what some may say, blood on your leather work is NOT a value add feature. You will know that your awl is TRULY sharp when it goes through several thick layers, into your finger and you don't even feel it! And yes, for sure, happy wife - happy life. Take the beating and fake a few tears and ouchies - then walk away and grin! - Bill Edited September 5, 2020 by billybopp Oopsie Quote
Members jcuk Posted September 5, 2020 Members Report Posted September 5, 2020 6 hours ago, Spyros said: What do you guys have against chisels? Nothing, but once you learn how to use a awl you will know. JCUK Quote
Members Spyros Posted September 5, 2020 Members Report Posted September 5, 2020 53 minutes ago, jcuk said: Nothing, but once you learn how to use a awl you will know. JCUK That's ok I'd rather not know Quote
Members billybopp Posted September 5, 2020 Members Report Posted September 5, 2020 2 minutes ago, Spyros said: That's ok I'd rather not know There are situations where chisels are just much more difficult to use than an awl would be. Because of that, it's a good plan to be at least reasonably comfortable using an awl. - Bill Quote
Members jcuk Posted September 5, 2020 Members Report Posted September 5, 2020 3 hours ago, billybopp said: There are situations where chisels are just much more difficult to use than an awl would be. Because of that, it's a good plan to be at least reasonably comfortable using an awl. - Bill Agreed Better to have that skill than not. A good way to learn to use an awl is to use your chisels on the top layer and practice to use the awl through the second layer of leather. And no that's not how i was taught i was taught how the double hand stitch/saddle stitch from scratch no chisels in them days. JCUK Quote
CFM chuck123wapati Posted September 6, 2020 CFM Report Posted September 6, 2020 On 9/5/2020 at 5:34 AM, jcuk said: Nothing, but once you learn how to use a awl you will know. JCUK LOL before i made a good awl i used chisels now i can make 6 holes with my awl through three layers faster than trying to wrestle my 6 prong chisel out of one layer. Dont get me wrong i'll use chisels also when needed but that is getting to be less and less with awl practice. Quote Worked in a prison for 30 years if I aint shiny every time I comment its no big deal, I just don't wave pompoms. “I won’t be wronged, I won’t be insulted, and I won’t be laid a hand on. I don’t do these things to other people, and I require the same from them.” THE DUKE!
CFM chuck123wapati Posted September 6, 2020 CFM Report Posted September 6, 2020 On 9/5/2020 at 5:24 AM, billybopp said: Contrary to what some may say, blood on your leather work is NOT a value add feature. You will know that your awl is TRULY sharp when it goes through several thick layers, into your finger and you don't even feel it! And yes, for sure, happy wife - happy life. Take the beating and fake a few tears and ouchies - then walk away and grin! - Bill LOL i shoulda sent some bandages. Yes i too found out how sharp they are the same way. Take everyone's advice and drink a bottle of wine or offer it to your wife as an apology then use the cork instead of your finger. Quote Worked in a prison for 30 years if I aint shiny every time I comment its no big deal, I just don't wave pompoms. “I won’t be wronged, I won’t be insulted, and I won’t be laid a hand on. I don’t do these things to other people, and I require the same from them.” THE DUKE!
CFM Frodo Posted September 6, 2020 CFM Report Posted September 6, 2020 12 minutes ago, chuck123wapati said: LOL i shoulda sent some bandages. Yes i too found out how sharp they are the same way. Take everyone's advice and drink a bottle of wine or offer it to your wife as an apology then use the cork instead of your finger. Quote Singer 66, Chi Chi Patcher, Rex 26-188, singer 29k62 , 2-needles D.C.F.M
Members Spyros Posted September 7, 2020 Members Report Posted September 7, 2020 10 hours ago, chuck123wapati said: LOL before i made a good awl i used chisels now i can make 6 holes with my awl through three layers faster than trying to wrestle my 6 prong chisel out of one layer. Dont get me wrong i'll use chisels also when needed but that is getting to be less and less with awl practice. 10 prong KS Blades solved that for me. Not cheaply though... Quote
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