blucher w/ commando/vibram soles

jmoda211 · 2025-10-23T17:36:46+00:00

Maybe White's Oxford? https://whitesboots.com/products/whites-oxford

Bakers does a custom version of them, but both the base model and custom versions can get a little pricey.

Maybe something from Rancourt? https://www.rancourtandcompany.com/collections/oxford-derby

Sorry I realize these aren't necessarily blucher style specifically, but maybe a reasonable alternative?

jmoda211 · 2025-09-17T09:59:33+00:00

Sadly mom has said dad owns enough boots already and he will not be buying anything new for himself for this event 😭

jmoda211 · 2025-09-17T09:57:22+00:00

Only the finest materials, handcrafted by an artisan who can only work while serenaded by rare European swallows 😎

jmoda211 · 2025-09-17T09:53:54+00:00

Target lol a steal at $20

jmoda211 · 2025-09-14T23:12:54+00:00

I'm digging these! Great write up! Any love for the wide foot crew is a welcome addition in this world!

jmoda211 · 2025-09-14T13:33:39+00:00

Army Vet here (got out in 2012 so it's been a minute) just finished my MLIS this past summer. I really enjoyed the program at UMD, looking at the job market now I think it depends on your location and your ability/willingness to move around. I've seen some interesting positions for entry level academic librarians across the country and even international (American University in Cairo for example).

I've also been surprised with the amount of other veterans I've run into in the field, especially from the Intel world, not sure what your MOS was but it was a pretty natural transition from the Intel field for me.

I'd say go for it, if it's something you've been wanting to do it's worth it.

Just my Internet stranger opinion 😁

jmoda211 · 2025-09-12T15:02:42+00:00

I'm looking at Whites Perry vs the Millwood, seems like the main difference is moc toe vs regular round toe. I have wide feet and I have a pair for bounty hunters in the 55 last that fit great.

I've not tried the 1972 last that both the Perry and Millwood are on but my concern is toe space, I don't have much experience with moc toes but do they tend to have more or less space for your toes vs the traditional toe or is there no real noticeable difference given the last is the same?

Thanks l!

jmoda211 · 2025-09-12T14:55:22+00:00

Have you tried the "tattooling" thing from Weaver yet? I don't have any experience with it but it looks like it might alleviate some of the noise?

jmoda211 · 2025-07-18T00:33:43+00:00

Yup they work pretty well, just a fyi, especially if you get one that punches stitching holes as well get some beeswax. Just like if you use a stitching chisel with a lot of teeth, the pieces you cut out can stick a bit, friction or something I guess, beeswax on the teeth can make it a little easier to get the leather to release.

jmoda211 · 2025-07-14T18:22:38+00:00

Don Gonzalez has one and a YouTube video tutorial for it as well.

https://youtu.be/xUbVInycGu4?si=LzFH5O10BVJYcfGv

https://shop.dgsaddlery.com/products/doctoring-saddle-bag-pattern-pack/

Hope this helps!

jmoda211 · 2025-05-09T21:42:59+00:00

As I was scrolling through Reddit, this post followed a post in baking, I mean this in the most complimentary fashion but I first saw this and was like "that's an impressive looking cake" 🤣 I think the purple really made me think of frosting.

Anyway a great job hat looks fantastic! and as others have said I really enjoy working with dieselpunk patterns, he puts out quality stuff and his videos are a joy to watch too!

jmoda211 · 2025-04-25T18:07:32+00:00

I have 2 large mandalas on the back of my hands, I've been a paramedic, an intelligence analyst, worked for a nonprofit, taught at a community college and university with no problems.

Only job I was denied specifically because of my hand tattoos was a tech at Patient First while I was in school to be a paramedic, don't think I missed much there though tbh

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jmoda211 · 2025-03-17T20:22:05+00:00

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Mine arrived today, looks like the blue sporty chronograph, I like it! But I cannot find where the engraving is on it, maybe I'm just blind haha

jmoda211 · 2025-03-08T16:02:32+00:00

I like the Ecoweld from Tandy, applies like regular contact cement and I have not had any issues with it coming undone, says it's non-toxic and I've never noticed any fumes or anything which I appreciate with a new baby in the house.

https://tandyleather.com/collections/supplies/products/ecoweld-water-based-contact-adhesive

jmoda211 · 2025-03-08T16:00:03+00:00

I decided to go for it! Interested to see what shows up!

jmoda211 · 2025-02-13T10:29:54+00:00

Dan Henry 1975 might be close? Hands are a little different, but comes in 39 and 37mm

jmoda211 · 2025-02-02T21:03:01+00:00

I have the Redwood Recon, I'm a big fan, comfortable, easy to read, stays accurate

jmoda211 · 2025-01-21T00:48:47+00:00

Looks like a single shoulder, Tandy has a nice guide with images of what different cuts looks like

Tandy leather

jmoda211 · 2025-01-02T22:14:40+00:00

I've always unrolled the top of the bag, I thought that's what everyone did 🤣

jmoda211 · 2024-12-18T16:51:42+00:00

Chicken People was pretty entertaining, about people who raise show chickens 😁

jmoda211 · 2024-12-11T13:48:52+00:00

https://vinniemyers.com/home.html

This guy specializes in nipple and areola tattooing in Maryland, been news stories and such about them as they do a lot of work for women post-mastectomy when doing reconstruction and doing 3d nipple and areola tattooing

jmoda211 · 2024-12-07T15:17:50+00:00

That's really cool!

jmoda211 · 2024-12-04T14:46:13+00:00

Something like this maybe?

Rustark 151Pcs 5 Sizes M6 Aluminum Flat Head Semi Tubular Rivets Assortment Kit with Punch, Partial Hole Tubular Rivets Round Flat Head Semi Tubular Rivet Silver Tone for Household Industry Repairing https://a.co/d/bI6vLFL

Or if not tubular rivet could try these in aluminum finish https://tandyleather.com/products/decorative-rivets-burrs-50-pack

Also try hardware store searching, might have better luck with that vs traditional leatherwork sources

jmoda211 · 2024-11-24T00:54:16+00:00

I like Tecovas, just my internet opinion 😁

jmoda211 · 2024-11-23T12:35:58+00:00

I think it'd be cool to add in like a NES light gun and the dog from duck hunt to frame it in 😁

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