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So now on to sole stitching. I start out lining out my stitch count per inch. Some say the more SPI the better but I think leaving more... -
Next we hammer this down to shoe and I apply all the clamps while it cures. The next day I'll trim the leather so it matches the...
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Now I apply a peice of canvas over the shank as a squeak guard. And now the best part, slathering contact cement down. FREE SMELLS LOL...
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Now on to the next step of adding the shank and filler with us using cork, which is traditional and will mold to you foot shape. Some...
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Thanks I'll have to look that up.
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If you have the right guy any foot wear can be repaired. But usually the Goodyear welt stuff is going to provide better results with its...
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Every so often my brain matures. It's rare.
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I never would have imagined you'd get past jerk needle... Cool thread Wayne. Subbed.
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Now at completion of the welt I'll pull the string through to tie off inside. And here is what the welt seem will look like. Not the...
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Very cool Wayne. How does one know if the boots are ones that could be repaired vs ones that are simply destined for the garbage can? I...
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Now when coming around the heel and toe box you'll want to try and bunch up the welt some so it doesn't pull to tight when you roll it...
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IMPORTANT EDIT HERE!!!!!! start the welt in the inside if the boot just behind the arch where it flattens and straightened back out...
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Well before you start clean and oil the boots. It can help keep the welt stitching clean depending on the direction of your project. Now...
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So on to the rewelting process. 3 basic types. Flat, storm and split. I can only find the first 2 but here is 3 option. A wide flat for...
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Now here are the sole stitching hole on the welt you want to clean out if you keep the welt. But we're going a different direction. I...
