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Tools for Simple Shoemaking
Tools - harness needles - These needles have a big eye and a blunt point, so they aren't likely to split the plies of a thread that may...
Simple Shoemaking
Sep 6, 20205 min read
And the third thing I know that a drill press can do..
This drill press can punch holes up to 3/8", according to my experiments. Having the punch rotate makes punching holes much easier.
Simple Shoemaking
Sep 4, 20201 min read
Got play-dough (you can make it), interfacing and sand? Make lasts!
Here is a link to my directions and patterns for making lasts: https://www.dropbox.com/s/9a4qpifwa3kh9cp/how%20make%20lasts%20text%20patt...
Simple Shoemaking
Aug 27, 20201 min read
The second thing you can do with a drill press
With this wood burnishing tool (https://www.weaverleathersupply.com/catalog/item-detail/65-2961/exotic-wood-leather-slicker/pr_8725)...
Simple Shoemaking
Jul 29, 20201 min read
My favorite shoe/sandalmaking machine
This drill press from Harbor Freight - https://www.harborfreight.com/power-tools/drills-drivers/drill-presses/8-in-5-speed-bench-drill-pr...
Simple Shoemaking
Jul 23, 20201 min read
My favorite slit maker
I am frustrated that tools that were available when I wrote How to Make Sandals are now no longer available through the links that I...
Simple Shoemaking
Jul 10, 20201 min read
Double-stitching is doubly secure
I am making a custom sandal for a women with greatly swollen legs. I'm not positive that the band over her foot will fit her properly, so...
Simple Shoemaking
Jul 5, 20201 min read
FREE: HOW TO MAKE THE SIMPLEST SANDALS
I am offering this book at no cost because I realize it needs revision, but it will take a while before I am able to do it. I'll read...
Simple Shoemaking
Mar 28, 20201 min read
FREE: SHOEMAKING BOOKS
FREE! Links to shoemaking books that I have written are now available on my blog. I had envisioned revising each of them, but now realize...
Simple Shoemaking
Mar 28, 20201 min read
FREE: HOW TO MAKE MOCCASINS
I am offering this book at no cost because I realize it needs revision, but it will take a while before I am able to do it. I'll read...
Simple Shoemaking
Mar 28, 20201 min read
FREE CINCH TOP SHOEMAKING BOOK
This book has directions and patterns for making shoes from baby size 3 to woman size 10 (you can enlarge the size 10 patterns on a...
Simple Shoemaking
Mar 27, 20201 min read
FREE BOOK ON MAKING SHOES FOR CHILDREN
I am offering this book at no cost because I realize it needs revision, but it will take a while before I am able to do it. I'll read...
Simple Shoemaking
Mar 17, 20201 min read
Final revised copy of shoemaking book is in the shop!
The revised copy of the revised copy (not a typo) of How to Make Simple Ecological Shoes for Women with your own two hands! is complete...
Simple Shoemaking
Mar 17, 20202 min read
Tip for Making Stitch-Down Shoes Over Lasts
Hopefully you can see a last under this sole. When making stitch-down shoes over lasts, the sole needs to be 1/4″ bigger all around than...
Simple Shoemaking
Dec 11, 20192 min read
Flip Flop Facts: Find Out
I just put “Forever Flip-Flops” in my etsy shop: https://www.etsy.com/listing/754206451/forever-flip-flops-ease-beach-and-ocean?ref=shop_...
Simple Shoemaking
Nov 15, 20192 min read
A Shoemaking Story by Rasmus Wennström
There was a knock on my door. Not expecting a visit, I answered in curiosity. There stood an elderly man with silver hair. I recognized...
Simple Shoemaking
Nov 6, 20193 min read
How to Make Renaissance Faire Boots Using the Duct Tape and the Stitch-Down Method
Years ago I obtained a photocopy of a book with directions for making Renaissance boots. It didn’t have a cover page, and no indication...
Simple Shoemaking
Jul 4, 20191 min read
My Needle Never Comes Off of the Thread!
If you are a fan of waxed braided thread from either https://www.etsy.com/shop/leatherwurx or a spool from abbeyengland.com, you can keep...
Simple Shoemaking
May 2, 20191 min read
Shoemaking Business
My fondest goal is to help people start simple, ecological shoemaking businesses everywhere! Frequently I get a new idea of a type of...
Simple Shoemaking
Apr 12, 20192 min read
“The Story of a Shoe” by John C. Ryan and Alan Thein Durning: The Secret Lives of Everyday Things
Editor’s Introduction: Since the days when Nike Corporation co-founder Phil Knight sold shoes out of the trunk of his car at track meets,...
Simple Shoemaking
Mar 17, 20198 min read
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