Tim Skyrme lasting a shoe by hand, part 1

[artzend01]

Glad you like it and can get something from them

[ThePaneas]

Very nice job and man!!1

[Balljunge1000]

hi.wy make you helplines on the brandsohle?

[artzend01]

@Balljunge1000

You don't need the lines but when starting out it helps to have guidelines in place to give you the best chance of success. You don't have to remember everything as you go.

I left them there because I figured that I was doing these videos for new shoemakers.

[schminker]

where can we buy those shoe last?

are there available in women high heels?

[artzend01]

Lasts are made in different heel heights, and sizes for all sorts of footwear. There are not as many last makers as there used to be so finding exactly what you want may be difficult. Try ebay or the forums, or advertise locally. A lot of lasts just get put aside when a shoemaker stops working.

[jasmine547]

Hello Tim.

What size and type of nail do you use when lasting. I don't want to inflict to much damage on my lasts. They are very expensive.

[artzend01]

Jasmine, The nails used for lasting are 25mm/1" long x 1.25mm/1/16" diameter. The heavier nail used to hold the back is 25mm/1" x 1.5mm/1/16". It looks like they are both the same when measured in imperial but the 1.5mm one is a bit thicker. If you use the lighter one for holding the back in place, it tends to bend or pull out.

[jasmine547]

Thanks. That is what I am using now.

[jota4u]

Where do you get the raw material and equipment?

[artzend01]

I am sorry but it's difficult to be able to advise on a question like that, it depends on where you live. If you ask a shoe repairer where they source their materials from that would be a start.

[thatdevil]

hi I try to make a shoe I designed, however getting the materials is very difficult so please anyone help. especially the type of leather and sole where I can get some to buy? thanks

[artzend01]

Sorry but that is something I can't help you with, have a look at forums for information.

[shug6009]

Any forums that you can recommend? Thanks for the great videos.

[david1057]

@artzend01 Why can you tell us where you get your materials from? After all you're a shoe maker.

I'm sure we can all use the same source & buy it online.

[artzend01]

There is no central place to obtain products, and buying online from grindery merchants or leather wholesalers or last makers is difficult. You need to know exactly what you want and find a source near you.

I bought my supplies locally here in Australia, postage to other parts of the world would be prohibitive and there are probably suppliers where you live.

Buying leather online can be difficult if you can't see what is available at the time. Materials vary a lot.

[david1057]

@artzend01 I see thank you very much, very informative!

[jasmine547]

Hello Tim

Happy new year! Thanks so much for these videos and your book.

[artzend01]

No worries, thanks for the support.

[lexferius123]

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[shlappy1]

you are unreal thanx alot for putting such a wealth of information here keep it up

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[wastajancrow]

he needs to calm down

[jasmine547]

Tim, what glue formula do you use between the lining and upper? I have your book and you state it is a combination of PVA woodworking glue and a vegitable based glue, I assume dextrine. I am about to start my first pair of shoes and don't want to ruin the leather. Thanks

[artzend01]

Glad you like them. This is the most important part of making your first pair of shoes look good so I figured I had to get it out there. I took images off this footage for the Bespoke Shoemaking book I wrote, but it helps to see it live too.

[bobharleynl]

Great videos! Very well explained, it makes me want to start making my own shoes right away!

[utooth]

Good to hear your commentary it makes more sense of the video. Thank you for sharing your skills with us.