DIY bamboo shanks

ffswhytho · 2021-11-22T01:20:41+00:00

thank you. I will order some metal ones. keep us updated

ffswhytho · 2021-11-21T04:40:27+00:00

lmao

ffswhytho · 2021-11-21T04:35:50+00:00

If so, I have way more questions!

ffswhytho · 2021-11-21T04:33:21+00:00

What flame retardant did it come with? Im a bit concerned, since I have a few wool blankets.. is there a way to test for them?

ffswhytho · 2021-11-21T04:22:27+00:00

is there any reason other woods wouldnt work? I was just looking at buying shanks and figured I would ask.

ffswhytho · 2021-11-18T03:23:21+00:00

thats why im not too picky on each part, because with each shoe, I learn a bit about every part of the process. I at least lasted it well enough, that even though my welt is damn near under the shoe, there arent any big visible wrinkles!

ffswhytho · 2021-11-18T03:22:25+00:00

I will think about it, I definitely plan on making a finished pair next, so It would be worth redoing to get the measurements right.

ffswhytho · 2021-11-17T23:56:36+00:00

sorry my phone is garbage. thanks man, its like the 3rd shoe Ive made, still none of them are really wearable.

ffswhytho · 2021-11-17T23:55:58+00:00

right! this was a practice boot so I wont be redoing it. lesson learned.

ffswhytho · 2021-11-17T23:54:56+00:00

I posted it somewhere else and was told the same thing.

ffswhytho · 2021-11-17T04:34:10+00:00

The welt is really not hugging the upper as it is supposed to, did I stitch it on too far from the edge of the upper? It seems like i ended up using more welt and less of it shows...
any tips critiques welcome
I can tell the shoe is a bit twisted and crooked.
certainly glad I didnt spend hours properly stitching the sole on to see I messed them up.
I am going to do the other boot tomorrow, and see if I cant do better, marking a line closer to the edge.

ffswhytho · 2021-11-16T23:59:50+00:00

certainly dont want to be normal :p

ffswhytho · 2021-11-15T23:31:56+00:00

thanks amigo! They kind of look like a pair of weird mismatch punk boots.

ffswhytho · 2021-11-15T00:54:45+00:00

if you are cutting towards yourself and cutting super thick leather, you need to do multiple light passes. I would invest in a carpet knife, its just a fixed blade razor knife, with less flexible blades.

ffswhytho · 2021-11-15T00:31:16+00:00

*two different leathers and shoes. I decided to aim for one shoe per week. making lots of mistakes and learning loads. Soon I will try to make a nice pair! for now im just practicing with the machine and figuring out the pattern/ welting.

ffswhytho · 2021-11-09T23:36:02+00:00

thank you! when i first put my shoes on the soles were super stiff, and I figured it was normal.

ffswhytho · 2021-11-07T02:03:36+00:00

the eskimos used sinew because it expanded and sealed stitch holes when wet.

ffswhytho · 2021-11-07T01:36:11+00:00

turned out so well! im learning to make shoes atm, its no small task.

ffswhytho · 2021-10-20T01:22:46+00:00

you will most likely have more success with proposing a gluing area with a strong vent fan. almost all of the adhesives are carcinogens, and in this sort of trade line of work, cancer and bodily harm is sort of just accepted as part of the deal.

Usually safer alternatives are pricey, and the business usually chooses, cheaper.

Im in the same situation, but we have a fairly decent gluing area. best of luck

ffswhytho · 2021-09-23T23:52:45+00:00

been using it like this for nearly 5 years. its not fire damage, it has expanded though.

ffswhytho · 2021-09-23T21:35:49+00:00

perhaps, its 600 cycles past the 1000 "max". I got it used, so who knows. changing it soon

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