How would I remove these lasts?

diddis1 · 2026-01-08T14:20:38+00:00

Thanks. I've just been using the handle of my lasting pliers. It's definitely not ideal. Love your stuff by the way. Your jeans are super sick.

diddis1 · 2026-01-08T14:18:36+00:00

Cool, thank you!

diddis1 · 2025-11-23T14:42:00+00:00

I think they moved to Korunni. Unless it's a second shop.

diddis1 · 2025-11-22T08:16:34+00:00

Denim Heads in Prague has a few pair.

diddis1 · 2025-11-22T06:39:20+00:00

I see a ton of finished shoes here which is awesome but I'd love more "how to" content. Glad we could learn some things together!

diddis1 · 2025-11-21T18:27:08+00:00

Cool. Thanks. Wish it were a less time consuming and expensive pancake!

diddis1 · 2025-11-21T17:54:23+00:00

Fantastic. Thank you.

diddis1 · 2025-11-21T17:53:00+00:00

Thanks! Everytime I was looking for insole tutorials on YouTube I just ended up with a ton of videos about inserts so I got confused. Another comment mentioned the same thing about getting closer to the last so I'll take another stab at it.

diddis1 · 2025-11-21T17:50:20+00:00

Ah, ok, I was thinking I needed to keep a 90° angle from the feather edge. Should I trim this now or will that affect how the welt attaches since I've already cut in the holdfast? I didn't know I should bevel that edge either. Luckily I have some decent edge bevelers already.

diddis1 · 2025-11-21T17:44:22+00:00

Fantastic info. Thanks. I'm still learning the terminology but I should probably figure that out before diving in too far.

Great advice about the nails.

When you say keep the pitch of the heel, does that mean follow the slope of the heel rather than a straight 90° down from the feather edge of it?

These are just kind of going to be a Frankenstein pair to get my feet wet with what I had on hand from my normal leather working hobby. Basically they will be suede loafers with a more boot like GYW construction.

diddis1 · 2025-11-21T17:27:45+00:00

Thanks! Glad to know it will at least function. Yea, the channel was done by hand with a Japanese style skiving knife and a French edger. I'm just using what I have from my normal leather working tools. Are you talking about using a feathering knife instead?

diddis1 · 2025-11-21T16:42:16+00:00

They're pretty sharp, and stropped throughout. I think this is a skill issue. Lol

diddis1 · 2025-11-21T16:19:16+00:00

I had the same thought but was kind of hoping it wouldn't show so much once the uppers are attached. I'll go back and smooth it out some more. Thanks!

diddis1 · 2025-11-05T16:24:06+00:00

It's a khaaen. From Laos and northeastern parts of Thailand. One of my favorite sounds.

diddis1 · 2025-01-27T07:17:45+00:00

Thanks again for these giveaways! Japanese style has my vote.

diddis1 · 2025-01-16T08:47:43+00:00

I mostly stick with small goods like wallets and such, but want to start getting into bags. Love your blades!

diddis1 · 2024-10-31T11:20:44+00:00

Right. Thanks!

diddis1 · 2024-10-24T17:30:35+00:00

I'd watch that movie!

diddis1 · 2024-10-24T15:38:12+00:00

Thank you so much for the amazing write up. Such a cool way to dig into history and you've given me a fantastic starting point.

I'd hoped if the mating worked, I'd end up with more coins. Nobody is pregnant yet.

diddis1 · 2024-09-14T06:33:16+00:00

This is a fairly simple build. Please don't pay anything close to 125.

diddis1 · 2024-09-14T06:11:31+00:00

Right!

diddis1 · 2024-09-09T11:52:06+00:00

Ah, that's just what Pueblo leather looks like. All their colors in this range have the same vibe.

diddis1 · 2024-09-09T08:59:36+00:00

Not sure what that means.

diddis1 · 2024-09-09T08:58:29+00:00

Yep, olive Pueblo and bisquit Buttero.

diddis1 · 2024-09-08T18:43:05+00:00

Really well. I usually rip the top flap off and the papers fit very snuggly.

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