CitizenKate Report post Posted September 15, 2007 Hey gang, I came across this site while traipsing about the web. This is a site of Tim Skyrme of Australia, who has written a book on shoemaking that I had not seen before. There are also several free online videos you can watch that cover various aspects of shoemaking. Great stuff! Front page: http://www.shoemakingbook.com/Index.htm Videos: http://www.shoemakingbook.com/ShoemakingVideos.htm Kate Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bruce johnson Report post Posted September 15, 2007 Kate, Tim is a contributor on another forum I am on. That forum is mainly geared toward boot and shoemakers. It is called the honorable cordwainers colloquy (or some sort of close spelling). The web address is www.thehcc.org. You might recognise some familiar names. They are a pretty traditional group for the most part. They discuss tradtional methods vs. modern or factory techniques, machinery, tools, tips and tricks, and aesthetics. Probably where I get the most out of the postings are the discussions of philosophy of business or personal choices in business. On some of the subforum topics you have to be registered to post or view. They likewise have video lessons. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike Craw Report post Posted September 15, 2007 Oh Kate, Why did you post those sites? Why did I watch all those videos? Now there's another fascinating aspect of leatherwork that I was blissfully unaware of... I'm never going to live long enough to try all the incredible things this group of ours can do. You were right, Kate...Great Stuff! Mike Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CitizenKate Report post Posted September 17, 2007 I know, man, I'm in the same friggin' boat! I hope there is leather in heaven. Kate Oh Kate,Why did you post those sites? Why did I watch all those videos? Now there's another fascinating aspect of leatherwork that I was blissfully unaware of... I'm never going to live long enough to try all the incredible things this group of ours can do. You were right, Kate...Great Stuff! Mike Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CitizenKate Report post Posted September 17, 2007 Wow, Bruce, that IS a very interesting site. When you said "traditional" I didn't realize you meant back as far back as the 11th century! Lotta great leather history there. I've got it bookmarked. Kate They are a pretty traditional group for the most part. They discuss tradtional methods vs. modern or factory techniques, machinery, tools, tips and tricks, and aesthetics. Probably where I get the most out of the postings are the discussions of philosophy of business or personal choices in business. On some of the subforum topics you have to be registered to post or view. They likewise have video lessons. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
